Essential Woodworking Tools / Sliding T-Bevel / Bevel Gauge / False Square

[@carol-ED]

Best short video on how to use a t-bevel.

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

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[@barbo9248]

Hopefully you are continuing to recover and finding time in the workshop. My very best wishes for you. I’m sorry you had that happen.

[@loustoneberger8921]

If you are a finishing carpenter,cabinet installer,railing installer,flooring installer,this NOT a dying tool. People may not be aware of them because of not being exposed to them but once a craftsman uses one, it quickly becomes as normal a tool a your hammer. Used one probably every day almost every job. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelallen5505]

Just picked up a classic Stanley #18 sliding bevel from the Habitat for Humanity store for $4 in excellent condition. I cleaned the dirt away with a bit of brake parts cleaner and a soft toothbrush, rubbed it down with 3 in 1 oil. Almost zero rust and a beautiful patina.

[@csimet]

A must-have... and cheap to buy. My tip... I use it to transfer angles between shop tools like my table saw and miter saw when they need to be setup the same. Works for just about any pair of saws. Like you said, no measuring needed.

[@christ3737]

I really enjoy and learn a lot from these short and informative videos. Thanks for all the hints you've given. In my opinion, your channel is right up there with Stumpy Nubs for information and helpful hints.

[@justinmeyerr]

Steel fabricator here. I've always used cheap bevel squares and hate how much effort you need to put in to the locking mechanism. I've got a shinwa coming soon, and I'm quite excited to be able to lock my angle without having to worry if it's moved. A must have in every tradesman's tool kit.

[@wittworks]

Great stuff. Also love the shallow depth of field. 😊

[@perrypyle9011]

I watch a lot of content on here. Your channel is refreshing and very informative! Keep doing what your doing and everyone will eventually will follow you because you have clear and informative information!

[@richsparkman9980]

I use it for measuring the angles when I'm putting up molding after all what wall is actually 90° to another wall

[@ryanwood6495]

100% agree its a invaluable tool that comes in handy on most projects. Thanks for sharing much love from the UK

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I bought one from HD that had a digital read out. I knew it wasn't critical to the use of the T-bevel gauge but I thought it would be cool to have. The more I used that T-bevel gauge, the more I ignored the digital read out. I purchased that T-bevel gauge to set the angle on my miter gauge so that I could cut stair treads. Anyone who has done stair treads knows they are never square so the T-bevel gauge came in handy. I would determine the angles with a stair tread tool, transfer the angles to the stair tread, then line the T-bevel gauge to the mark I made on the stair tread. I then took the T-bevel gauge over the table saw to set the miter gauge. In theory, this should have worked. However, there were too many opportunities for error, transferring all those marks, and I never got a perfect cut. I ended up buying a laminate flooring cutter instead. Lol Love the T-bevel gauge though. Using it really opened my eyes to how valuable it can be.

[@mattelias721]

Solid recommendation. I have the Wood River that you displayed and no complaints about it. I would further recommend having two, mainly because once you're into non-90 angles, then you have to contend with the complimentary angles for 90 as well as 180, and moving the gauge introduces the chance for error.

[@sid9942]

A bevel square is mandatory in my day to day tool bag on the job. The beauty of an ‘end screw’ model is when you are working in situ on a job and clearance is an issue. Tighten then register on saw and cut said angle or even mark on scrap with pencil as a go to reference in case you bump it.

[@timh7156]

When I’m in a situation where it’s hard to reach the lock on the end I first tighten the knob slightly so there is some friction but loose enough to easily adjust the angle. The I remove the tool from the workpiece and finish tightening. It’s good to check it against the workpiece afterwards to make sure it didn’t move.

[@TheWeekendWoodshop]

I've used my t-bevel to adjust my bandsaw fence during setup to compensating for blade drift.

[@zerofiz]

You deserve more subscribers. Just saying.

[@kevinbourke7800]

WAY more!

[@mattmayes599]

Another great informative video 👊🏻 Thanks for sharing with us 👍🏻

[@edwardostachowski1421]

I use a Sawset Pro Protractor with my bevel. Sawset is calibrated to the miter and table saw.

[@petenelson8136]

As always, great tips on tool usage.

[@Birdman953]

Just used the hell outa’ mine! Made a step stool requiring m&t joints at 14*. Set up my pantorouter to cut the tenons perfectly. The folding half of the step stool used 45* tenons. Used a small speed square for those.

[@jeffwilder7117]

I’ve used this tool for many years before I actually knew what it was called! But then I was making small benches for my sisters Barbie dolls when I was 6 years old without any help I might add.

[@hansangb]

Yeah, I picked one up from Taytools and the protractor. Simple but useful and effective.

[@patriciamay638]

Thank you for another useful and intelligent tip

[@manyogurt4645]

Nicely done.

[@frankcostanzo8391]

Any chance you can share where you got that bevel square with the little brass handle? That is a thing of beauty 😍

[@MCsCreations]

Yeah, I definitely need one of those! 😬 Thanks for the tips, dude! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@gpdoyon]

Awesome tips,

[@Cheech519]

thanks for sharing

[@borismakesart]

What is the sliding feature for as opposed to fixed?

[@stacymcvey4229]

Sliding t bevel vs. a digital angle finder? I can't seem to find that answer anywhere. Do you have an answer? I own a digital angle finder and use it all the time... I must be missing something.

[@j3ngel]

Why is the blade end 45º ?

[@frankenberry9670]

I think you are measuring and transferring the angle, you just aren't reading or setting a number. In many cases just reading, transcribing and setting the number can introduce errors. Story sticks are a good example of measuring without writing.

[@BigRaku]

A better locking mechanism than either of those is/was the Veritas sliding bevel with flush locking mechanism at the head. Sadly discontinued and getting rare in the used market.

[@unperrier5998]

I've got a tip on how I use these... Where I use it gives me great pleasure 🤣

[@shannonsizemore6641]

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