Joseph Marples

Joseph Marples is one of the oldest and most respected names in British woodworking tools. Established in Sheffield in 1840, the company has remained a family-run business, continuing a proud legacy of precision and craftsmanship through seven generations.

Specialising in wood marking and measuring tools, Marples is best known for producing traditional tools like marking gauges, bevels, try squares, dovetail markers, and mortice gauges — all made using time-honoured methods.

Each tool is crafted in Sheffield using sustainably sourced hardwoods, solid brass fittings, and meticulous attention to detail.