Patent ID: 7269906
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: B25H,B43L

Abstract:
1. A marking gauge for marking a line parallel to an edge of a surface, comprising: (a) a shaft having two ends; (b) a fence mounted on the shaft for contact with the edge; and (c) a plurality of marker connections wherein one or more of the plurality of marker connections is on or proximate each of the shaft ends, wherein the marker connections allow one of at least three markers of different types to be utilized in the alternative to mark the line and wherein the at least three markers of different types comprise a wheel cutter; a blade cutter; and a pin; wherein a marker connection of the plurality of marker connections is a chuck mounted proximate one end of the shaft, wherein the chuck comprises a chuck body defining an opening for securing a blade cutter and a hole for securing a pin, wherein the opening has a shape similar to the cross section of the blade cutter and the hole has a shape similar to the cross section of the pin, wherein the hole and opening have a common center.