This is a quick and easy shop made measuring gauge that I use for trimming and fitting stock to final dimension. It is made of two thin strips of hardwood (in this case cherry) held in position with a spring binder clamp. I basically lightly loosen the clip and slide the strips tight against the space where a piece of trim is being fitted. I then transfer this dimension to the table saw or chop saw. This is often better than using a measuring tape. Sometimes I will add the thickness of a card or folded piece of paper when the dimension is transfered to the miter saw. This will “spring” the piece for a tight fit or help hone in on the dimension with several fine cuts.
I keep several sizes close by on my bench for various sized openings.
Simple pieces make-up this gauge. Two thin strips of wood and a spring binder clip.
Below, the gauge is being used to measure the dimensions for a thin plywood insert to conceal the pocket screw construction.
Below, you can see one end of the gauge registered against one edge of the dimension being measured.
1 comment:
David: This is a really good shop tip. Have a use for it already.
Thanks!!
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