Flat Type Mako M-1f (Bamboo Profile gauge)
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By flattening one side of the conventional Profile gauge, the usage capabilities and stability increases.
Flat Type Mako (Bamboo Profile gauge) Series
This type of Mako has a flat stainless frame on the back. Easy to trace the shape on paper.
■M-1f (Flat type)
Flat version of M-1. The M-1f is the second best selling in the series next to M-1. The back side of the frame is thin. Easy to trace the shape on paper.
M-1f is 196 mm wide (150 mm of pins). Strong and lightweight with a wooden frame made of guibourtia and thin stainless backside.
Very comfortable size to work with and hold for long hours.
Name of item |
Dimension (mm/A x B) |
Size of measuring part (mm/C x D) |
Weight(g) |
Material |
Unit of sales |
M-1f (Flat type) |
196 x 90 |
150 x 58 |
190 |
Reed:Bamboo Frame:Stainless steel/Guibourtia |
1 |

Mako(Bamboo Profile Gauge)
Mako is a wooden profile gauge. Press Mako against the object to measure the shape, then trace the accurate shape on paper. Lately more and more archeologists around the world are using Mako as an essential archeology tool.
Mako’s wooden frames are made by Japanese excellent craftsmanship, which gives a nice pleasant texture and will fit your hands.
The pins are very thin, about 0.5 mm. They are made of bamboo which is very flexible and soft so that they won’t scratch the objects. Makos are ideal for examining the valuable objects before they are exhibited or stored.
Compared to metal profile gauges, Makos are much lighter.Comfortable to use for long hours. They last for many years because bamboo pins are very flexible and won’t break easily.
Makos are critical tools in Japanese archeology. Please add this excellent tool to your archeology tool box.

Mako size chart


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