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LJ's Measurement & Layout Tool Swap 2013

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
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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#352 ·
Just a thought….

I noticed almost nobody requested to receive Category B. Did everyone here go to catholic school and have bad memories of rulers? (rim shot)
 
#359 ·
Sweet..
Since I had so many drop outs it looks like me and someone else will be doing a direct swap. I'll be send him mine and he will be sending me his..

unless someone has a second completed item they would like to enter… PM me if you do!
 
#369 ·
Scratch that.. i was mixed up. long week…

You can post pictures of the item you received here when you get it..

Don't post a project of the item you made until you know the recipient has received and seen it.

tag your projects with toolswap2014 please
 
#372 · (Edited by Moderator)
I RECEIVED these from TerryR

AWESOME!!
Marking knife handle is Zircote
Square is Zircote and Osage Orange laminated.

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Shavings appear to be from the blade of the square
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Terry even included one of his flint napped knives (For display purposes only) I plan on using these tools to help make a display stand for that stone knife.

Really Strong Stuff Terry!!
 

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