Dovetail Gauge

Dovetail Gauge Points : Dovetail Gauge, Definition The dovetail layout gauge is proper for Laying out dovetails for drawers with smaller carcass pieces. Marked by a 1:6 for hardwoods and a 1:8 ratio for softwoods. It has the added advantage of allowing the user to lay the gauge flat across the end grain to scribe a perpendicular line for starting the cut.