Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago

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A simple depth gauge is a very useful tool in the shop. While I didn't come up with this design, I did recreate it by drawing it on sketchup and created plans.

If you're interested, I have step by step instructions, printouts and material and tools lists, all free: makethingswithrob.com/simple-depth-gauge

0:00 Intro
0:30 1. Printout and materials
1:20 2. Measuring the body
2:54 3. Cutting the body
3:21 4. Ruler explanation
3:52 5. Building ruler channel
4:47 6. Adding a magnet (optional)
5:37 7. Clamping t-nut (optional)
6:46 8. Operation
7:12 9. Adding clamp
8:11 10. Operation (with clamp)