Thread: Digital sliding bevel anyone ?

So would Justus Traut be impressed or horrified with this wondrous modern version of his idea?

Patent US194851 - IMPROVEMENT IN CARPENTERS BEVELS - Google Patents

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Originally Posted by ian

he highlight of the latest electronic sales flyer from Lee Valley



I think it counts as an unpowered hand tool

Nope...it has a battery

It needs a laser...

Originally Posted by Virgil

It needs a laser...

What - no laser!

A much better option you will find here : https://www.vespertools.com.au/index...d=16&Itemid=34

running costs are zero, functionality, accuracy, & aesthetics, just Perfec

Regards

Originally Posted by Basilg

A much better option you will find here : https://www.vespertools.com.au/index...d=16&Itemid=34

running costs are zero, functionality, accuracy, & aesthetics, just Perfec

Regards

.... and nearly the same price

SG

The thing is, I can't recall what I paid for mine, but I get an awful lot of pleasure out of using them. On reflection they must therefore be of far greater value, and they are definitely not cheap.

Not to mention the return if you decided to sell it.

Regards,

Denim

Maybe Lee Valley could work with Chris Vesper and they could change the black plastic for 5000-10,000 year old Black Red Gum for the infill

Originally Posted by Denim

Not to mention the return if you decided to sell it.

Regards,

Denim

And when you sell it you can buy one of these:

Originally Posted by Scribbly Gum

And when you sell it you can buy one of these:

Makes me wish I had one of these!


Regards,

Denim

Originally Posted by Basilg

A much better option you will find here : https://www.vespertools.com.au/index...d=16&Itemid=34

running costs are zero, functionality, accuracy, & aesthetics, just Perfec

Regards

Actually, not necessarily a better option, Baz. If you want something to set particular angles, the cheap digital gauge is probably the bee's knees. If you buy a Vesper, you need to spend another $55 for the "Bevel boss" on the page Denim pointed to, to achieve the same end:
https://www.vespertools.com.au/index...mart&Itemid=34

I have to say, at the risk of incurring the wrath of the righteous, that spending that amount of money for a sliding bevel verges on the absurd. They are beautifully made tools and will last generations, no doubt, but the second hand Rosewood & brass 1920-30 model I bought for $10 is aesthetically tolerable, and more than accurate enough for anything I do. So far it has lasted at least 2 full generations, and should go on for several more, with a modicum of care. I'm not driven by economics, but in this instance, it's a little too compelling to leave out of the equation......

Cheers,

Originally Posted by IanW

I have to say, at the risk of incurring the wrath of the righteous, that spending that amount of money for a sliding bevel verges on the absurd.

I agree Ian. I have a cheap and very reliable Silex that won't budge once I lock it in place. I could never justify buying anything more expensive when these cheap beauties are still around.

Regards,

Denim

I have a number of bevels, all of which I have had one or more problems with regard to things like, their ability to effectively lock in place, convenience of the locking Knob / lever, etc.

If you have something that you are pleased with & it does the job by all means stick with it. My comments were a little tongue in cheek, as it is obvious that not everyone can, or wishes, to spend the necessary on tools that costs a lot of money

I guess this all comes down to that debate on what you spend money on & why. Some would spend a similar amount on a tie / shirt/ or an awful lot more on a plane etc etc. Each to his own.

Incidentally I have no connection with Chris Vesper other than I have bought some of his tools.

Regards