The Anarchist's Apprentice

The Anarchist's Apprentice

Push Down Lightly, Pull Back Gently, Repeat

Or, how to mark a crisp gauge line

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Megan Fitzpatrick
Jul 09, 2026
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I teach a lot of first-time dovetailers. Among the keys to success is an easy-to-see (and feel) crisp baseline. Here’s how to achieve one with a Tite-Mark cutting gauge (which is hands-down our favorite cutting gauge – accept no imitations).

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