Excellent video. Nice use of hand tools. First video I've seen that employs proper use of a file (i.e. Stroke in forward direction only. Beautiful piece of work. Full marks for this one!!!!
This is a great design. I love the Japanese "kebiki" type, but not the wedged version. I like the thumb screw, but I think this could be even better. I like as much wood in the shop as possible, the little screws are hard on the hands. So far my hands are OK, but my dad had arthritis near the end, and this would be perfect for that kind of issue. One of the most important features to me in a gauge is scouch-ability. I will set the gauge to a firm setting then by pinching with my fingers I can move the beam thous at a time. Best thing for picking up the measurement, and wood is great for this as it can slide, yet not slip. And the shoe in the Japanese Kebiki is the best I have ever seen for this. I think I will make one of these with a metal plate under the cam. I think it will be great, and probably nearly eliminate wear. I recently made an artist's easel using a cam lever for the adjustable jaws. They are easy to make, and really nice to operate.
Greetings Blood happens. I like your design for several reasons. Minimal opportunity for error. Lots of room for customization. Cam lever lock eliminates the threading and arm chaffing issues. The cam location can be changed just by rotating ends of the arm - to accommodate operation preferences. Not much to break or wear out. Make from scraps. I expect to make one like yours within the next few days. I want to figure a way to incorporate a jig saw blade with a wedge lock for the marking element. Thank you for posting and for not incorporating some annoying muzak track. Blessing to you and yours and best wishes on continued success working with wood. Handy Andy
Thanks for the detailed comment! I’m glad you like the design and that you got inspired to make your own. Your blade idea sounds very interesting. Cheers!
Well this video is a year old so I'd like to think I've improved my sharpening since then, but of course, you can always get better. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Nice use of hand tools. First video I've seen that employs proper use of a file (i.e. Stroke in forward direction only. Beautiful piece of work. Full marks for this one!!!!
Thank you very much!!
Thanks for showing and sharing that
Great Job. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great design. I love the Japanese "kebiki" type, but not the wedged version. I like the thumb screw, but I think this could be even better. I like as much wood in the shop as possible, the little screws are hard on the hands. So far my hands are OK, but my dad had arthritis near the end, and this would be perfect for that kind of issue.
One of the most important features to me in a gauge is scouch-ability. I will set the gauge to a firm setting then by pinching with my fingers I can move the beam thous at a time. Best thing for picking up the measurement, and wood is great for this as it can slide, yet not slip. And the shoe in the Japanese Kebiki is the best I have ever seen for this. I think I will make one of these with a metal plate under the cam. I think it will be great, and probably nearly eliminate wear.
I recently made an artist's easel using a cam lever for the adjustable jaws. They are easy to make, and really nice to operate.
Thanks, glad you like my design! Your metal plate version will turn out great I'm sure!
I like the concept.
Thank you John!
Very nice to see you use only hand tools... 👍
Greetings
Blood happens.
I like your design for several reasons. Minimal opportunity for error. Lots of room for customization. Cam lever lock eliminates the threading and arm chaffing issues. The cam location can be changed just by rotating ends of the arm - to accommodate operation preferences. Not much to break or wear out. Make from scraps. I expect to make one like yours within the next few days. I want to figure a way to incorporate a jig saw blade with a wedge lock for the marking element.
Thank you for posting and for not incorporating some annoying muzak track.
Blessing to you and yours and best wishes on continued success working with wood.
Handy Andy
Thanks for the detailed comment! I’m glad you like the design and that you got inspired to make your own. Your blade idea sounds very interesting. Cheers!
This is awesome!
Thank you very much!
Very good job. Way better than the one I just made.
Thank you Bob! As long as it makes a straight line I'm sure you'll get good use out of yours :)
nice design. could have counter-sunk the screw though
Thanks
I liked the design, what kind of finished is? Oil or wax? Regards
Thanks! It's boiled linseed oil. Thought about putting some beeswax on it too for more lubrication but it works very smoothly with just the oil.
How is your cam mechanism working after several month's use? Did it wear evenly?
It's still working perfectly! No wear as far as I can tell. Thanks for watching!
Than you for this amazing inspiration! :-)
No problem! Glad you found it inspirational :D
Nice job, I think your tools could be a little sharper though,
Well this video is a year old so I'd like to think I've improved my sharpening since then, but of course, you can always get better. Thanks for watching!