What’s your favorite T-bevel? Here are my favorites in descending order. Each one is linked to a picture and distributor:
- Veritas 10″ Resin-Impregnated
- Kell 2 3/4″ Solid Brass Pocket
- Bevel Boss 9″ Rosewood & Brass
- Crown 7 1/2″ Rosewood
- Larson 7 1/2″ Rosewood
- Starrett 6″ Machined Steel
- Garrett Wade 9″ Ebony
- Shinwa 6″ Stainless Steel
- Shinwa 10″ Aluminum
- Kapro 7 1/2″ Stainless Steel
Click on this T to see one of the most expensive T-bevels available.
-T
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You have all those t bevels? I have the Shinwa 10" and I like it.
The only T-Bevel I carry is the Crown 7 1/2" rosewood. I just love to research tools. I'm especially fascinated with T-bevels.
The one I have is just the right size to carry around in a tool belt. I keep my sliding bevel in my belt whether I need it or not. It fits just right in the combination square holster.
I've been thinking about getting the Veritas 10" resin impregnated bevel gauge. I like the idea of a tool being rust proof. The blade is supposed to be made of stainless steel. Whenever I buy a tool I try to by either aluminum, brass, chrome, stainless steel or titanium. For certain tools, such as my tape measure and chalk line, I prefer plastic.
I think your Ashinwa 10" is also a good pick. Being aluminum it wont rust, 10" is a classic size, and you don't have a nut that can get in the way. I find Japanese tools fascinating as well.
The T link refers to an 1875 bevel square that locked at a 90 degree angle. I don't see why this isn't standard today. I'd like to see one that locks at a 15, 30, 60, and 90. They make try squares with a similar feature. I've never bought one, but I'd sure buy a T-bevel like that.
The other feature I'd like to see standard is a bubble vial. They have them in most combination squares. A real high quality torpedo level type deal. Perhaps it could even be adjustable.
All the other widely carried squares have a rule. I don't know if I like that idea for bevel squares or not. It would provide utility, but it would take away from the appeal of a shiny smooth blade. If it was to be done, it should be done artistically.
-T
Edited 11/23/2005 8:00 pm ET by JourneymanCarpenterT
I have the Veritas 10" model (your No. 1), and I agree it is the best one I have used over the years.
The lever -- with no knob -- means you can easily use it from either side. And it is simple to tension the lever with a screw driver, and once adjusted, it seems to keep its setting indefinitely.
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Thanks for the input. This reassures me of my future purchase.
-T
Edited 11/23/2005 7:53 pm ET by JourneymanCarpenterT
Edited 11/23/2005 8:01 pm ET by JourneymanCarpenterT