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To ease the measuring process when turning spindles and cavities, I devised this handy, precise yet simple double duty V-gauge. The whole assembly is about 7-1/2” X 10-1/2” X 1” thick.
Only four pieces were required:
An isocele triangle made from a 1/4” hardboard scrap
A piece of 1/4” hardboard backer
Two 3/4’’-thick scraps (I had Melamine – obvious)
Using a rule, trace and mark appropriate lines on the isocele triangle and you’re done. To set your calipers, use the triangle in or out of its nest.
All construction details are on this page of my blog.
Best,
Serge
http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
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patron
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#1 posted 1044 days ago
well done
(and well thought out too)
you keep coming up with great ideas
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Bricofleur
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#2 posted 1044 days ago
Thanks, Patron. I’m only following your trail! ;-) I also like to improve my techniques and share what I come up with.
Best,
Serge
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Dennisgrosen
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#3 posted 1044 days ago
great little gizmo :-)
thank´s for sharing it
I know a little lady who is going to have one in the future :-)
she learned to turn last year on New Zealand as a exchange student
so now she is saving money for a lathe and I look forward
to give a little help with tools .. :-)
Dennis
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#4 posted 1044 days ago
Good one. I like that.
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mafe
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#5 posted 1043 days ago
That is a cool idea.
You should talk to a tool producer about that one.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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Roger
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#6 posted 1043 days ago
very nifty idea
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Michael1
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#7 posted 1043 days ago
Great Idea. I really liked your blog on this as well. I think this will desinitely have to be added to my to do list, Thanks for posting
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peteg
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#8 posted 1043 days ago
We sure have some “thinking guys” on the site, I like this one :)
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Tootles
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#9 posted 1043 days ago
Very clever and a good idea
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noise_expert
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#10 posted 1043 days ago
Get it patented!
Diggerjacks
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#11 posted 1043 days ago
Hello
A project in my favorite
Have you ever posted some turned project in this site ?
A beautiful and effective tip
Thanks for sharing
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ChuckM
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#12 posted 1042 days ago
Rockler should’ve consulted Serge before developing its (less superior) calipers:
This is my copy:
Thanks Serge for the great idea.
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