Marples 'Trial 1' Mortice Gauge Review By: I.Ball
Category: Marking and Mortice Gauges
Manufacturer: Joseph Marples
Tool Type: Marking, Mortice Gauge / Mortise Gauge
Tool Range: Trial 1
Model No: T14
The Joseph Marples 'Trial 1' marking and mortice gauge review will refer
to the tool as a 'mortice gauge', also spelt as 'mortise gauge' in the
US and Canada.
The Joseph Marples 'Trial 1' mortice gauges are stunning tools based
upon traditional mortice gauges.
They are tools which are at the top of their genre with not many new
and old gauges surpassing the quality of this tool.
I have heard on numerous occasions people who have seen the tool in
the flesh say "the tool is so beautiful it is almost like an ornament".
The 'Trial 1' mortice gauges are made from a rich Sonokeeling Rosewood with a blend
of bright brass parts.
The brass parts contrast beautifully with the Rosewood to give the stunning look
while also having functional uses.
The top of the head is surfaced with a thick brass plate which really makes this
tool stand out from other mortice gauges.
The head also has a decorative brass inlay in keeping with old Marples mortice gauges
and the Joseph Marples makers mark along with the 'Trial 1' brand logo.
The head is secured and released with a brass knurled nut. There is also a version
where the head is locked/released with the use of a screw.
The 'Trial 1' mortice gauge has one sharp marking pin at the rear for single line
markings and two pins at the front of the gauge for dual line markings.
The distance between the two pins can be adjusted to the required distance by turning
the brass thumb screw at the base of the Rosewood stem.
Note: ensure to loosen the stock head prior to making adjustments to avoid damage
to the internal thread and other parts of the tool.
The Joseph Marples 'Trial 1' mortice gauges form part of a range of 'Trial 1' tools
which can be purchased individually or as a box-set.
The Joseph Marples 'Trial 1' range is based on old Joseph Marples tool designs from
about the 1940's which also went by the 'Trial 1' mark.
Joseph Marples Ltd advertise the Rosewood used as coming from managed, sustainable
sources.
The Joseph Marples tools are made in the 'York Works' factory in Sheffield, England.
The current 'York Works' factory was purpose built in 2001.
Note: there was also an early Joseph Marples factory called the 'York Works'.
The Marples name has a long history in tool making. Different factions of the Marples
name have been synonomous with good hand tools for many, many, many years.
Joseph Marples Ltd continues the family line of Joseph Marples which has a lineage
back to the 1840's.
The tools made today combine modern technology and traditional manufacturing methods
to produce traditional tools.
For more information on the history of Joseph Marples go to the
Joseph Marples history page.
* Important: please refer to the 'disclaimer' at the foot of this review.
* Wearing safety clothing and eye protection is usually a good idea to help protect against injury.
- This tool has sharp parts, take suitable precautions when using/handling/storing
the tool to prevent injury.
- Failure to loosen parts when making adjustments can result in damage
to the tool. Never force a part to move.
- Overtightening parts can cause damage to the tool.
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