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LJ's Measurement & Layout Tool Swap 2013

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Updated 2/10/2013 5:06 PM CST
Welcome to the 2013 LJ's Measurement & Layout Tool Swap

Email me at lj-swap@gmx.com

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This one is a little different guys!

Joining the Swap: Deadline for entry is November 25th If you want to participate in this swap contact me at the email above, letting me know your LJ user name, Name, address and which of the four categories below you will be building from, and which category you would like to receive.

Keep this project under $75

Photo/Item Submission Deadline February 10th 2014
Send me a picture via email of your completed item along with your LJ user name/handle. If you complete your project early please submit it. The earlier you submit your item the better chances you have of being matched to your preferred category.

Shipping Deadline February 20th

If you are outside the US, please note that in your Email to me, and tell me were your located.

Do not post pictures of your completed item until the recipient receives the item.

CATEGORY A (7 Entries)
Try Squares
Bevel Gauge (Sliding or Pivot)
Framing Square
Sliding Combination Square

CATEGORY B (2 Entries)
Levels
Straight Ruler
Folding Rulers

CATEGORY C (6 Entries)
Dividers
Calipers
Protractor
Compass
Beam Compass
Curve Drawing Bow

CATEGORY D (2 Entries)
Saddle/Miter Square (Set)
Self Centering Doweling Jig
Dovetail Guide (Set)

BONUS CATEGORY This is not your main submission, This is not A requirement think of it as a lottery. You do not have to inform me of the bonus item that your including, keep this a secret if you are doing this.
Plumb Bob
French Curve
Center Finders
Setup Blocks
Depth Gauge
Awls
Marking Knives
Punches
Marking Gauge
Winding Sticks
Kerf Marker
Pens and Pencils

Good luck everyone on the Bonus Items and have fun!

Parts and supply resources
Category A
Combination square head screws

General parts Resources
Steel Adhesive tape measure 12-inch
 

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#328 ·
Done with mine.. Should i go ahead and email myself a picture? What if I don't think it's good enough? can i reject my own project? Oh man the pressure.. hehehe
 
#329 ·
Red, I've got about 6 months worth of organization projects ahead of me. A proper bench is high on the list.

Candy, the main windows face west to maximize sun exposure. But the lights sure help.

Jordan, I'm in Canada. It is -20C (-4F) today. You sure?

Don, thank you. Its been 8 months to get to this point (we are building a house, too) and I'm really looking forward to getting back to work.
 
#331 ·
Well Mark it's 16F here with a 20Mph+ wind and snowing. Not too far off but this being Texas it won't stay this way very long..

LakeLover Yes i got it.. just haven't sat down to match up more people yet… I am going to try and match up some more tonight.

Found me some 14/4 Beechwood I am in the process of making myself a 24" Jointer Plane.. Trying to decide what to use for a blade..
 
#339 ·
Jeez, Don, looks like you mailed a bunch of snow down south! Staring at high temps of 34 and snow expected for the next 4 days…in Alabama!

I already promised to have mine in the mail this week, but we just sold our 4-wheeler, hope my 9 year old diesel rig will even crank! My truck hates the cold more than me. :(
 
#348 ·
I will be matching new submissions after work today…

Today's the last day folks. Send me those pics!

Midnight is your cut off.
 
#351 ·
Check your Email and if you have sent me a completed photo and still don't have a match please contact me.
Just wanted to make sure I have everyone up to date so far.

Except for you DaddyZ lol still waiting on a match for you.