Apparently I collect these things now The first one I got…
0 reactions
Apparently I collect these things now
The first one I got is the Johnson on the left, and it sat on the peg board for a long time until I finally had a reason to use it. I quickly figured out what a pain that thumb lever screw thing is, so I went searching for an alternative. That led me to the Savage/swanson on the right. Unfortunately that one has a weaker grip than a newborn baby. The craftsman came next. I figured it’s old and all metal- it has to be pretty good. Nope, it’s just as bad.
Then I found that red task force one at a garage sale last week. I took one look at it and thought this plastic piece of shit isn’t even worth reaching out to grab. WRONG! That thing locks up with an iron grip. The knurled wheel is easy to tighten up, and crucially, the wheel doesn’t extend beyond the profile of the handle, so I can use it in any orientation against the work piece. Got it for a dollar.
It’s funny how these things work out. I finally found a sliding bevel that I like, but at this point I’m pretty sure I am still going to buy the next one I see at a yard sale.
#diy
The first one I got is the Johnson on the left, and it sat on the peg board for a long time until I finally had a reason to use it. I quickly figured out what a pain that thumb lever screw thing is, so I went searching for an alternative. That led me to the Savage/swanson on the right. Unfortunately that one has a weaker grip than a newborn baby. The craftsman came next. I figured it’s old and all metal- it has to be pretty good. Nope, it’s just as bad.
Then I found that red task force one at a garage sale last week. I took one look at it and thought this plastic piece of shit isn’t even worth reaching out to grab. WRONG! That thing locks up with an iron grip. The knurled wheel is easy to tighten up, and crucially, the wheel doesn’t extend beyond the profile of the handle, so I can use it in any orientation against the work piece. Got it for a dollar.
It’s funny how these things work out. I finally found a sliding bevel that I like, but at this point I’m pretty sure I am still going to buy the next one I see at a yard sale.
#diy
| 4,000 mlx | |
| 7 | |
| 0 |