Small Bevel Gauge Supplier

[sailalex]

I have a friend that has a small (2"x1/2")bevel gauge that is so handy and I can't find a source to buy one or one similar say 3-4". Sutherland Tool has one that is brass but doesn't have the adjustment nut (you have to flatten a brad with a hammer). Does anyone know a source for these? I have checked Starrett but they carry only the larger ones. Thanks for any help.

[sailalex]

I have a friend that has a small (2"x1/2")bevel gauge that is so handy and I can't find a source to buy one or one similar say 3-4". Sutherland Tool has one that is brass but doesn't have the adjustment nut (you have to flatten a brad with a hammer). Does anyone know a source for these? I have checked Starrett but they carry only the larger ones. Thanks for any help.

[sailalex]

I have a friend that has a small (2"x1/2")bevel gauge that is so handy and I can't find a source to buy one or one similar say 3-4". Sutherland Tool has one that is brass but doesn't have the adjustment nut (you have to flatten a brad with a hammer). Does anyone know a source for these? I have checked Starrett but they carry only the larger ones. Thanks for any help.

[StevenBauer]

Make one with a rivet and two small brass strips.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Make one with a rivet and two small brass strips.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Make one with a rivet and two small brass strips.

Steven

[Billy Bones]

...or the ends (3" or so) of an old hacksaw blade, popriveted together thru the holes. Riveting thru a piece of paper should allow good movement of the halves once it (the paper) disintegrates.

[Billy Bones]

...or the ends (3" or so) of an old hacksaw blade, popriveted together thru the holes. Riveting thru a piece of paper should allow good movement of the halves once it (the paper) disintegrates.

[Billy Bones]

...or the ends (3" or so) of an old hacksaw blade, popriveted together thru the holes. Riveting thru a piece of paper should allow good movement of the halves once it (the paper) disintegrates.

[StevenBauer]

Or Lee Valley has this one:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/35n1401s1b.jpg

"Half the size of a regular sliding bevel, this little rosewood model is far handier for laying out dovetails or any fine detail work.

The 3" blade is in a brass-trimmed rosewood stock only 2-3/4" long. A pleasure to use. Weighs only 1 oz.

Made in England."

They have a nice 4" one, too:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/05n4401s1.jpg

[StevenBauer]

Or Lee Valley has this one:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/35n1401s1b.jpg

"Half the size of a regular sliding bevel, this little rosewood model is far handier for laying out dovetails or any fine detail work.

The 3" blade is in a brass-trimmed rosewood stock only 2-3/4" long. A pleasure to use. Weighs only 1 oz.

Made in England."

They have a nice 4" one, too:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/05n4401s1.jpg

[StevenBauer]

Or Lee Valley has this one:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/35n1401s1b.jpg

"Half the size of a regular sliding bevel, this little rosewood model is far handier for laying out dovetails or any fine detail work.

The 3" blade is in a brass-trimmed rosewood stock only 2-3/4" long. A pleasure to use. Weighs only 1 oz.

Made in England."

They have a nice 4" one, too:

http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/05n4401s1.jpg

[Bill Perkins]

Ducktrap Woodworking makes a small one in brass .

http://www.duck-trap.com/tools375.jpg

[Bill Perkins]

Ducktrap Woodworking makes a small one in brass .

http://www.duck-trap.com/tools375.jpg

[Bill Perkins]

Ducktrap Woodworking makes a small one in brass .

http://www.duck-trap.com/tools375.jpg

[Dave Fleming]

Oh m'gosh, must have made 20 of them over the years.

Fer boat work I found that a good tough hard wood stock, about 3 inches long with one edge kept straight and the other with a gentle curve and a stout blade riveted is very handy.

[Dave Fleming]

Oh m'gosh, must have made 20 of them over the years.

Fer boat work I found that a good tough hard wood stock, about 3 inches long with one edge kept straight and the other with a gentle curve and a stout blade riveted is very handy.

[Dave Fleming]

Oh m'gosh, must have made 20 of them over the years.

Fer boat work I found that a good tough hard wood stock, about 3 inches long with one edge kept straight and the other with a gentle curve and a stout blade riveted is very handy.

[sailalex]

Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. Thanks Steve, I was not aware of Lee Valley's; they do a great job on their stuff.

[sailalex]

Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. Thanks Steve, I was not aware of Lee Valley's; they do a great job on their stuff.

[sailalex]

Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. Thanks Steve, I was not aware of Lee Valley's; they do a great job on their stuff.

[Brent Cummings]

I use the one from Sutherland tool. It holds its angle well. I've even dropped it and found it didn't move. Their bevel boss is handy too.

[Brent Cummings]

I use the one from Sutherland tool. It holds its angle well. I've even dropped it and found it didn't move. Their bevel boss is handy too.

[Brent Cummings]

I use the one from Sutherland tool. It holds its angle well. I've even dropped it and found it didn't move. Their bevel boss is handy too.

[StevenBauer]

Check Garrett Wade, too. I think they have an even smaller one.

Just checked, yup:

http://www.garrettwade.com/images/us//product/thumbnail/10P6101.gif

Watch out for sticker shock with this one, though.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Check Garrett Wade, too. I think they have an even smaller one.

Just checked, yup:

http://www.garrettwade.com/images/us//product/thumbnail/10P6101.gif

Watch out for sticker shock with this one, though.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Check Garrett Wade, too. I think they have an even smaller one.

Just checked, yup:

http://www.garrettwade.com/images/us//product/thumbnail/10P6101.gif

Watch out for sticker shock with this one, though.

Steven

[ssor]

Originally posted by sailalex:
Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; .Small carrage bolt and wing nut wiil serve for binding.

Ross in Bel Air.

[ssor]

Originally posted by sailalex:
Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; .Small carrage bolt and wing nut wiil serve for binding.

Ross in Bel Air.

[ssor]

Originally posted by sailalex:
Thanks a lot guys. I like the idea of having as adjustment screw to tighten and hold the angle; .Small carrage bolt and wing nut wiil serve for binding.

Ross in Bel Air.

[Bill Perkins]

Dave ; what's the function of the one curved edge ?

[Bill Perkins]

Dave ; what's the function of the one curved edge ?

[Bill Perkins]

Dave ; what's the function of the one curved edge ?

[Dave Fleming]

what's the function of the one curved edge ? Hmm, not really a curve but more like a gently sweep. Allows bevel to sit tighter to frame when taking planking bevels.

[Dave Fleming]

what's the function of the one curved edge ? Hmm, not really a curve but more like a gently sweep. Allows bevel to sit tighter to frame when taking planking bevels.

[Dave Fleming]

what's the function of the one curved edge ? Hmm, not really a curve but more like a gently sweep. Allows bevel to sit tighter to frame when taking planking bevels.

[dmede]

Originally posted by sailalex:
the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. if it loosens up you can just re-pein the rivet smile.gif

[dmede]

Originally posted by sailalex:
the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. if it loosens up you can just re-pein the rivet smile.gif

[dmede]

Originally posted by sailalex:
the rivets would seem to loosen up but since you all have used them they must work. if it loosens up you can just re-pein the rivet smile.gif

[Bill Perkins]

Oh,I see about the curve .I had one of the Lee Valley bevels ,but threw it out with the trash at a time when I was swimmimg in wood shaveings .

[Bill Perkins]

Oh,I see about the curve .I had one of the Lee Valley bevels ,but threw it out with the trash at a time when I was swimmimg in wood shaveings .

[Bill Perkins]

Oh,I see about the curve .I had one of the Lee Valley bevels ,but threw it out with the trash at a time when I was swimmimg in wood shaveings .

[Kermit]

Go to a hobby store and buy some brass stock, then to the hardware store for a brass machine screw and a knurled nut. Shape two haves to suit yourself, drill holes, assemble. I used to solder the head of the screw, but lately a drop of epoxy or superglue holds the screw while you twist the nut.

I hate wingnuts. They seem to get in the way. Rivets work great and stay out of the way. You can easily make one with a scrap of rosewood or ebony. Or maple. Or whatever.

[Kermit]

Go to a hobby store and buy some brass stock, then to the hardware store for a brass machine screw and a knurled nut. Shape two haves to suit yourself, drill holes, assemble. I used to solder the head of the screw, but lately a drop of epoxy or superglue holds the screw while you twist the nut.

I hate wingnuts. They seem to get in the way. Rivets work great and stay out of the way. You can easily make one with a scrap of rosewood or ebony. Or maple. Or whatever.

[Kermit]

Go to a hobby store and buy some brass stock, then to the hardware store for a brass machine screw and a knurled nut. Shape two haves to suit yourself, drill holes, assemble. I used to solder the head of the screw, but lately a drop of epoxy or superglue holds the screw while you twist the nut.

I hate wingnuts. They seem to get in the way. Rivets work great and stay out of the way. You can easily make one with a scrap of rosewood or ebony. Or maple. Or whatever.

[LLaver]

Got carried away and made myself one, brass ebony and steel.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[LLaver]

Got carried away and made myself one, brass ebony and steel.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[LLaver]

Got carried away and made myself one, brass ebony and steel.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[LLaver]

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

[LLaver]

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

[LLaver]

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

[LLaver]

Ok, I seem to be having trouble with my techno brain! lets try this.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[LLaver]

Ok, I seem to be having trouble with my techno brain! lets try this.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[LLaver]

Ok, I seem to be having trouble with my techno brain! lets try this.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=4

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2123780767&idx=3

Lee

[Paul Scheuer]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf9934732751f19bf2a988e086eee8d83/f3447860.jpg

Clip the ImageStation image's URL from "Properties".

Using the "Instand UBB" Code, past the URL in the form that appears.

Check using "Preview Post" to be sure that you did it right.

[Paul Scheuer]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf9934732751f19bf2a988e086eee8d83/f3447860.jpg

Clip the ImageStation image's URL from "Properties".

Using the "Instand UBB" Code, past the URL in the form that appears.

Check using "Preview Post" to be sure that you did it right.

[Paul Scheuer]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf9934732751f19bf2a988e086eee8d83/f3447860.jpg

Clip the ImageStation image's URL from "Properties".

Using the "Instand UBB" Code, past the URL in the form that appears.

Check using "Preview Post" to be sure that you did it right.

[Ken Hutchins]

I've made a few from feeler gage sets. remove the rivet holding them together, select 2 of a convienent thickness and hold them together with a pan head screw and nut. smile.gif
But I've gotten to like the modern technology, calculate the angles while sitting at this here pooter, then cut the parts to the angles working from a printout of the required angles for the part being cut.
:D

[Ken Hutchins]

I've made a few from feeler gage sets. remove the rivet holding them together, select 2 of a convienent thickness and hold them together with a pan head screw and nut. smile.gif
But I've gotten to like the modern technology, calculate the angles while sitting at this here pooter, then cut the parts to the angles working from a printout of the required angles for the part being cut.
:D

[Ken Hutchins]

I've made a few from feeler gage sets. remove the rivet holding them together, select 2 of a convienent thickness and hold them together with a pan head screw and nut. smile.gif
But I've gotten to like the modern technology, calculate the angles while sitting at this here pooter, then cut the parts to the angles working from a printout of the required angles for the part being cut.
:D

[Bob Perkins]

I like/use the Veritas Lee Valley ones for one simple reason: I can set the angle and lock it with one had. The little lever thingy makes it much easier that having a thumb screw. It also lays flat.

These are minor things - but they make a difference while juggling a bunch of parts!

[Bob Perkins]

I like/use the Veritas Lee Valley ones for one simple reason: I can set the angle and lock it with one had. The little lever thingy makes it much easier that having a thumb screw. It also lays flat.

These are minor things - but they make a difference while juggling a bunch of parts!

[Bob Perkins]

I like/use the Veritas Lee Valley ones for one simple reason: I can set the angle and lock it with one had. The little lever thingy makes it much easier that having a thumb screw. It also lays flat.

These are minor things - but they make a difference while juggling a bunch of parts!

[abe]

An old hacksaw blade, a copper nail, a rove and yous have a bevel gauge;

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p3775c383da867c3bcefc75b1056d2f5f/f3430af5.jpg

Locate a couple of tools:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p6ca040227dbedb0939903a36e5cdd5ee/f3430b00.jpg

Break the blade, grind off the teeth, cut the nail, add the washer and pean the end.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p611b34291827428ff10ff6c2f8479e66/f3430afa.jpg

Fits where the Millers Falls gauge does not:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf95643fa22fbd90d6f4ce34564b8ce5b/f3430b06.jpg

As a side note, it is great to be back in town. I see most of the "mean spirited" folks are no longer welcome.

[abe]

An old hacksaw blade, a copper nail, a rove and yous have a bevel gauge;

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p3775c383da867c3bcefc75b1056d2f5f/f3430af5.jpg

Locate a couple of tools:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p6ca040227dbedb0939903a36e5cdd5ee/f3430b00.jpg

Break the blade, grind off the teeth, cut the nail, add the washer and pean the end.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p611b34291827428ff10ff6c2f8479e66/f3430afa.jpg

Fits where the Millers Falls gauge does not:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf95643fa22fbd90d6f4ce34564b8ce5b/f3430b06.jpg

As a side note, it is great to be back in town. I see most of the "mean spirited" folks are no longer welcome.

[abe]

An old hacksaw blade, a copper nail, a rove and yous have a bevel gauge;

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p3775c383da867c3bcefc75b1056d2f5f/f3430af5.jpg

Locate a couple of tools:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p6ca040227dbedb0939903a36e5cdd5ee/f3430b00.jpg

Break the blade, grind off the teeth, cut the nail, add the washer and pean the end.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p611b34291827428ff10ff6c2f8479e66/f3430afa.jpg

Fits where the Millers Falls gauge does not:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pf95643fa22fbd90d6f4ce34564b8ce5b/f3430b06.jpg

As a side note, it is great to be back in town. I see most of the "mean spirited" folks are no longer welcome.

[Paul Scheuer]

I picked up a not particularly small, but intresting bevel gauge, marked "Stanley No. 18 - 8 in.". It has the locking thumb screw in the end of the body. I have no idea how it locks the blade. The only hint is that the slot is slightly off center, with just enough room, maybe, for the screw to pass on one side of the blade to the pivot.

Oh, by the way, LLaver, Nice job on the small guage. Keep working on the pic posting. You've done the hard part - getting the images to a host. You linked to the album - You need to link to the individual image.

[Paul Scheuer]

I picked up a not particularly small, but intresting bevel gauge, marked "Stanley No. 18 - 8 in.". It has the locking thumb screw in the end of the body. I have no idea how it locks the blade. The only hint is that the slot is slightly off center, with just enough room, maybe, for the screw to pass on one side of the blade to the pivot.

Oh, by the way, LLaver, Nice job on the small guage. Keep working on the pic posting. You've done the hard part - getting the images to a host. You linked to the album - You need to link to the individual image.

[Paul Scheuer]

I picked up a not particularly small, but intresting bevel gauge, marked "Stanley No. 18 - 8 in.". It has the locking thumb screw in the end of the body. I have no idea how it locks the blade. The only hint is that the slot is slightly off center, with just enough room, maybe, for the screw to pass on one side of the blade to the pivot.

Oh, by the way, LLaver, Nice job on the small guage. Keep working on the pic posting. You've done the hard part - getting the images to a host. You linked to the album - You need to link to the individual image.

[LLaver]

I'm new to this forum and am still trying to figure things out.

I know the hacksaw blade gauge will work just as well as any but I used to be a jeweller and can't seem to help myself from going a bit overboard when making small tools.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p27e1fabd9f78cae45f76797f49805e77/f3447ae2.jpg.thumb.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p444f3283f79848537ed9070097fe7b3a/f3447acf.jpg.thumb.jpg

WooHoo It works

thanks Paul

Lee

[LLaver]

I'm new to this forum and am still trying to figure things out.

I know the hacksaw blade gauge will work just as well as any but I used to be a jeweller and can't seem to help myself from going a bit overboard when making small tools.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p27e1fabd9f78cae45f76797f49805e77/f3447ae2.jpg.thumb.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p444f3283f79848537ed9070097fe7b3a/f3447acf.jpg.thumb.jpg

WooHoo It works

thanks Paul

Lee

[LLaver]

I'm new to this forum and am still trying to figure things out.

I know the hacksaw blade gauge will work just as well as any but I used to be a jeweller and can't seem to help myself from going a bit overboard when making small tools.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p27e1fabd9f78cae45f76797f49805e77/f3447ae2.jpg.thumb.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p444f3283f79848537ed9070097fe7b3a/f3447acf.jpg.thumb.jpg

WooHoo It works

thanks Paul

Lee

[Paul Scheuer]

Now, if you edit your post to remove the ".thumb.jpg" they will be full sized. You'll be a fully qualified picture poster.

[Paul Scheuer]

Now, if you edit your post to remove the ".thumb.jpg" they will be full sized. You'll be a fully qualified picture poster.

[Paul Scheuer]

Now, if you edit your post to remove the ".thumb.jpg" they will be full sized. You'll be a fully qualified picture poster.

[LLaver]

Like this?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pd26a328fd17e98f396a37300c598eebf/f344785d.jpg

[LLaver]

Like this?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pd26a328fd17e98f396a37300c598eebf/f344785d.jpg

[LLaver]

Like this?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pd26a328fd17e98f396a37300c598eebf/f344785d.jpg