Which tool is used to mark mortices and tenons on timber?

Which tool is used to mark mortices and tenons on timber?

• A. Mortice Gauge
• B. Wood Turning Lathe
• C. Hand Router
• D. Rasp

Answer: (A)

To lay out mortises and tenons accurately, you need a tool that can mark the exact width and sides of the joint. A mortice gauge does this by using adjustable pins that run along the edge of the timber to scribe two parallel lines. These lines define the width and position of the mortise and help transfer that measurement to the corresponding tenon so both parts fit together neatly. The other tools have different jobs: a wood turning lathe shapes cylindrical pieces, a hand router cuts grooves and profiles, and a rasp removes material and smooths surfaces.

To lay out mortises and tenons accurately, you need a tool that can mark the exact width and sides of the joint. A mortice gauge does this by using adjustable pins that run along the edge of the timber to scribe two parallel lines. These lines define the width and position of the mortise and help transfer that measurement to the corresponding tenon so both parts fit together neatly. The other tools have different jobs: a wood turning lathe shapes cylindrical pieces, a hand router cuts grooves and profiles, and a rasp removes material and smooths surfaces.