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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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well done
(and well thought out too)

you keep coming up with great ideas
 

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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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Good one. I like that.
 

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That is a cool idea.
You should talk to a tool producer about that one.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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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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We sure have some "thinking guys" on the site, I like this one :)
 

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Very clever and a good idea
 

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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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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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