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Here is a bevel gauge I made a few weeks ago.
It’s all brass including the screws. The wood it holly to give it a distinctive look.
I basically copied a cheap store bought plastic one.
Turned out pretty good.
I like the thought of using hand made tools.
I think a plane is next on my list.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
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Les Hastings
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#1 posted 1933 days ago
looks nice Gary,,,great job!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Jeff
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#2 posted 1933 days ago
Sweet! Not seen one with brass for the gauge part before.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Greg Salata
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#3 posted 1933 days ago
Impressive for sure….nice job.
Greg
Dorje
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#4 posted 1933 days ago
Looks great – I’d ask what’s next, but sounds like a plane is in order!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Napaman
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#5 posted 1933 days ago
very nice…where did you get the brass parts? did you make those as well?
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
John's Woodshop
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#6 posted 1933 days ago
Very Nice Gary!
John
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Eric
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#7 posted 1933 days ago
Very nice. I put one together recently that I bought as a kit, but that is less satisfying than making one yourself. One day…
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
TomFran
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#8 posted 1933 days ago
Super job, Gary! Hey, I’d make all my tools too, if I could make them this good ;^D
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
GaryK
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#9 posted 1933 days ago
Napaman – Yes, all but the screw and wingnut. Just cut it out of sheet stock.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
brunob
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#10 posted 1933 days ago
Your useual great job Gary.
-- Bruce from Central New York...now, if you'll pardon me, I have some sawdust to make.
Scott Bryan
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#11 posted 1933 days ago
Nice job Gary. I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.
This is much more satisfying than buying one.
Thanks for sharing.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
gizmodyne
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#12 posted 1933 days ago
Nice. How do you cut the metal?
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GaryK
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#13 posted 1933 days ago
Gizmo – I have a small metal cutting mill.
That just makes it faster though.
I could have easily just drilled a bunch of holes for the slot and file it to size, or drill a hole at each end
and use a jig saw, or use a scroll saw.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
Bob #2
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#14 posted 1933 days ago
Nice job Gary.
Bob
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Douglas Bordner
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#15 posted 1933 days ago
That’s a beauty, with the enviable contrast between the Holly and the brass. I’ve got an oldie in the shop, might look good with new scales. Thanks for posting this.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
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