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All Right! another shop made tool project to cross off my list.
This is another scrap lumber project. It is made from a piece of 2×4 and 3/8 dowel. The face of the gauge is 11 3/4” (size of scrap piece). You could measure a bowl about 11”. The dowel is 9”, giving a max depth of about 8”. I finished it with four coats of wax. This project can be done in a day.
Now to make thingy’s (note the technical terminology and nomenclature) to put turning stock on my lathe to make bowls.
Enjoy!
p.s. Sorry for the non-wood bowl but it was handy for demo purposes.































10 comments so far
BarryW
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posted 733 days ago
There’s always got to be someone with a great idea…I’ll forgive you for not letting me have the idea first so I could claim the prize for making a “depth thingy gage dealibob”...as it shall be known forever.
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Harold
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posted 733 days ago
The wedge locks the gauge? I wonder if somthing similar could be done to make a mortise depth gauge? I like it’s simple and absolutely functional
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Buckskin
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posted 733 days ago
Barry, thanks for following my humor
Harold, yes the wedge locks the pin for reference.
gene
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posted 732 days ago
Great idea. simple and functional
God bless
-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia
Grumpy
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posted 731 days ago
I can use that one Buckskin, thanks.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Buckskin
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posted 731 days ago
Your welcome guys. Glad you like it!
Bob #2
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posted 731 days ago
I can use one of those too Buckskin.
Great idea!
Is there a detailed plan and cut list available?
Bob
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Buckskin
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posted 731 days ago
Bob, The Idea came from “77 One Weekend Woodworking Projects” by Percy W. Blandford c.1987
I found a copy in my local library. I am sure it can be purchased via Amazon.com or other vendor if they still have copies. It may be out of print.
Bob #2
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posted 731 days ago
Sorry Buckskin, I was joshin ya about needing a plan.
Sometimes I think I’m funnier than I actually am.
Bob
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Buckskin
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posted 731 days ago
No problem Bob, at least those that want one know where they can find it.