Angle bisect tool

[Dave Zellers]

Is anyone familiar with a tool that automatically bisects any angle as it changes shape? It seems to me I have seen one in years past but now Googling 'angle bisector tool' is coming up empty.

It would basically be a square with pins at the corners that allow it to rack and a diagonal attached to opposite pins with a hole at one end and a slot at the other allowing it to slide as the device racks thus giving the bisect of any angle you push it to.

I know I've seen these years ago. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Also- I know how to bisect an angle with dividers. This would be for watching how changing the angle affects how the bisect interacts with a fixed point.

I guess I could make one... but sometimes it's just easier to buy it.

[Peter Quinn]

The festool Kapex comes with one, or something like I thin you are describing.

[Loren Woirhaye]

Tool called "angle fix".

Nobex makes something called a "miter fix" which is similar to the gadget included with the Kapex.

[Dave Zellers]

Yep! I Googled Kapex and that's what I'm talking about.

So for $1300 I could have one. :eek:

"angle fix"-- Back to google!

Cool

[Dave Richards]

Here's one (http://www.jimbodetools.com/Crisp-and-Fine-LANGLAIS-PATENT-Angle-Bisector-Circa-1894-p27491.html) that's more affordable.
http://www.jimbodetools.com/images/products/158538.jpg

Or maybe this doodad (http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48337&cat=1,43513) would answer?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/images/item/woodworking/markmeasure/60n2020s7.jpg

[Dave Zellers]

With the speedy help here, I've been able to hone in on this.

This is an interesting tool-

http://www.amazon.com/530301-Angle-Master-Duplicator-Finder/dp/B0045UBFS2/

[Loren Woirhaye]

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/Product/157265/Multifix-Miter-Guide.aspx?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CJbF_tKrp70CFZSPfgodprYAAA

[Dave Richards]

With the speedy help here, I've been able to hone in on this.

This is an interesting tool-

http://www.amazon.com/530301-Angle-Master-Duplicator-Finder/dp/B0045UBFS2/

I was just going to edit my post to include that one but you beat me to it. ;)

[Raymond Seward]

I use a Vintage Stanley No. 30 Angle Divider a lot....you can usually find one for $40 to $50. Very similar to that Bora one.

[Peter Quinn]

You can get the festool version for a little less than $1300 without the saw. http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/miter-saws/general-accessories/miterfast-angle-transfer-device-494370

Still your most expensive option. The kapex has a neat little pocket where it tucks in...actually possibly the only thing I do like about the kapex. Looks like the bora version is a pretty close copy for a lot less money.