These are my go-to marking and layout tools. I use these all the time in my shop. I never have to doubt that my mark in spot on.

They also would make a great gift or stocking stuffer for the wood worker in your life.

Incra T-RULE12 12-Inch Precision Marking T-Rule
https://a.co/d/hyEhSlY

T-RULE,Precision Marking 6 inch
https://a.co/d/0QIqx3G

Clarke Brothers Marking Knife
https://a.co/d/6fTApQt

GROZ 2-Inch Machinist Steel Square
https://a.co/d/6IXW66w

Kapro - 353 Professional Ledge-It
https://a.co/d/fZtZwbD

Kapro 325M 12" Magnetic Lock Combination Square
https://a.co/d/iLxLyuv

Pentel Graphgear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil
https://a.co/d/27BsF4Y

Mr. Pen- Wheel Marking Gauge,
https://a.co/d/2zzItXC

Benchmark Tools 388176 4 inch
https://a.co/d/hWttjcs

Sliding T Bevel 8" Blade
https://a.co/d/fJAZ1Qm

New 12" Precision Compass Pencil Holder/Spring Divider/Scriber
https://a.co/d/3VCiX7S

Kreg PRS3400 Precision Router Table Set Up Bars,
https://a.co/d/7o9cV0o

General Tools Digital Caliper
https://a.co/d/bMyhnf2

ENTAI Precision Craft Hobby Knife Kit
https://a.co/d/2mqSP2h