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This is my take on a saw blade height gauge. The nice hard maple was left over from a recent jointer plane. The imperial/metric ruler is double side tapped in a recess. The height block rides in a dovetail track with a brass plug that gets compressed against the stainless steel ruler to lock it in place. You raise the saw blade until it touches the height block and causes the gauge to rock ever so slightly. Seems to work well and you can always flip or re-cut the height block in the future.

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Great solution. I will keep this in mind
 

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I like it. I think I would set zero to the top of the block when the block was a the lowest position (flush with the table). That way you could loosen the nut and adjust the blade while keeping an eye on the gauge…
 

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shopmade tools is some of the best and this is a great one

thank´s for sharing

Dennis
 

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Good idea and a useful, well made tool.
 

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It's so cool, I love it!
You did take things to a higher level as I said, now I have to improve mine one day (so many projects, so little time).
You impress me.
Clay, I think it's a good idea to raise the ruler, so it can be read from the top this I'll do on mine.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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I like the gauge, Mads. As always, your a very creative man.
 

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Hello ChrisinOttawa

I like the system Simple but effective and nicely done

A lot of compliments for this project

I think that your project will inspire me for the future if you will agree

Thanks for sharing
 

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Good idea and a useful, well made tool.
 

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smart!
 
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