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Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:33 am
by TLD89
Just another shop tool that I don't use very often. But nice to have when figuring out angles when building snow cab.
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:16 am
by thebuildist
I have a digital version of the same tool. Very very handy when you need it.
Along the same lines, I use this tool a lot too:
https://www.amazon.com/Neoteck-Stainles ... ef=sr_1_22
Accurate to 1/3rd of a degree, which is plenty for my needs.
Bob
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:55 am
by RoamingGnome
Great suggestions - I had seen the magnetic dial type before, that digital "ruler" style is new to me...
Both would be good additions to my toolbox and probably speed up/simplify some of my CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) sessions.
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:00 pm
by DavidBarkey
TLD89 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:33 am
Just another shop tool that I don't use very often. But nice to have when figuring out angles when building snow cab.
I have the same one . It been used so much over the years the magnets are all but worn out . Doesn't stick very good anymore . Not bad for being about 30 years old .
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:18 pm
by Spike188
@RoamingGnome Gerry, I prefer Auto CAD, Using a cardboard template transferred to a piece of car door before making the final part from stronger material.
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:50 pm
by DavidBarkey
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:04 pm
by RoamingGnome
Spike188 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:18 pm
@RoamingGnome Gerry, I prefer Auto CAD, Using a cardboard template transferred to a piece of car door before making the final part from stronger material.
@Spike188 - Thanks for suggesting the upgrade to Auto Cad.
I'm sure it would make sturdy, robust templates and be good for production work... For now I'm probably safer sticking with old school cardboard.
I was using a zip cut today to open up the holes for the headlights on my 222 hood. Judging by the slice on my fingertip after I found a little burr
- your version of Auto CAD may be too "cutting edge" for me...
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:14 am
by Eugen
TLD89 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:33 am
Just another shop tool that I don't use very often. But nice to have when figuring out angles when building snow cab.
That's a tool I don't have and have been thinking of getting. I'd like to avoid a digital one so I don't worry about the battery, as I don't really care about a tenth of a degree precision.
Re: Shop tool
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:28 pm
by Harry