Honey Brook Sliding Bevel Gauge

I've modeled the Honey Brook Sliding Bevel Gauge  after the classic design common among early New England toolmakers. An important layout tool to a well-stocked woodworker's kit, the sliding bevel gauge can serve a variety of functions such as dovetail layout, transfer of irregular angles within a particular project, and as a guide for drilling at an angle in, for example, chair making. The Honey Brook Sliding Bevel Gauge features: Custom brass thumbscrews made in the style of those found on early New England made sliding bevels. I make each thumbscrew on my metal lathe and manual milling machine.  The rear brass fitting at the tip of the handle is tapped to receive the thumbscrew.  A handle made in your choice from a variety of domestic and exotic hardwoods. Highly polished brass fittings to complement the wood of your choice A 9" polished steel bevel blade. Like all the other tools in my inventory, I make each of these bevel gauges myself. After inspection, I stamp each bevel gauge with my maker's mark. I finish the wood on each Honey Brook Bevel Gauge with penetrating oil and hand-mixed shellac. Once the shellac is cured, each bevel gauge receives several coats of my shop made beeswax polish. This is a tool that you'll enjoy using and be proud to pass down to future generations of makers in your family!