This is a quick and easy measuring gauge that I use for trimming and fitting stock to final dimension. It is made of two thin strips of hardwood (in this case cherry) held in position with a spring binder clamp. I basically lightly loosen the clip and slide the strips tight against the space where a piece of trim is being fitted. I then transfer this dimension to the table saw or chop saw. This is often better than using a measuring tape. Sometimes I will add the thickness of a card or folded piece of paper to "spring" the piece for a tight fit or hone in on the dimension with several cuts. I keep this close by on my bench with several different lengths for various sized openings.
Simple pieces make-up this gauge. Two thin strips of wood and a spring binder clip.
Here the gauge is being used to measure the dimensions for a thin plywood insert to hide the pocket screw construction of a cherry display shelf for some good friends in Central Oregon.
Another view of the gauge being used to measure the dimensions for a thin plywood insert to hide the pocket screw construction.
Here you can see one end of the gauge against the one edge of the dimension being measured. The screw and washer are used to attach the cherry top to the shelving system. Oversized hole under the washer allows for seasonal movement of the solid wood top.
Here you can see the final fit of the plywood insert.
Simple pieces make-up this gauge. Two thin strips of wood and a spring binder clip.
Here the gauge is being used to measure the dimensions for a thin plywood insert to hide the pocket screw construction of a cherry display shelf for some good friends in Central Oregon.
Another view of the gauge being used to measure the dimensions for a thin plywood insert to hide the pocket screw construction.
Here you can see one end of the gauge against the one edge of the dimension being measured. The screw and washer are used to attach the cherry top to the shelving system. Oversized hole under the washer allows for seasonal movement of the solid wood top.
Here you can see the final fit of the plywood insert.