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harry strasil
05-13-2006, 1:10 PM
Here are some of my early attempts at tool making.

Combination Square of Brass and Walnut.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/combsquare.jpg

Depth gauge of Walnut. I have a smaller one also.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/depthgaugelg.jpg

Dividers of some weird wood I came across. I think the fella who gave it to me said it could be African Walnut.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/dividers.jpg

Comments and Criticisms Welcome.

Not too much happening on the Smithing Sites where I usually hang out, so I got in a picture taking mode. Sorry for all the posts this morning.
Javier Gonzalez
05-13-2006, 5:04 PM
No need to apologize, homemade tools are always fun to see. Looks like you're a natural at this, keep us updated.
Philip Duffy
05-14-2006, 5:00 AM
I love those dividers! How much for a pair? Phil



Here are some of my early attempts at tool making.

Combination Square of Brass and Walnut.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/combsquare.jpg

Depth gauge of Walnut. I have a smaller one also.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/depthgaugelg.jpg

Dividers of some weird wood I came across. I think the fella who gave it to me said it could be African Walnut.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/dividers.jpg

Comments and Criticisms Welcome.

Not too much happening on the Smithing Sites where I usually hang out, so I got in a picture taking mode. Sorry for all the posts this morning.
Lars Thomas
05-14-2006, 10:12 AM
Harry, how does the mechinism work on the square?
harry strasil
05-14-2006, 10:39 AM
Lars, the holding rod is made from 1/4 inch bronze brazing rod with a 1/8 slot milled in it and then the corners filed square, with 1/4 fine threads cut on the end with a turned and knurled brass nut and a flat washer of brass.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/csqdetail.jpg
Lars Thomas
05-14-2006, 11:20 PM
Harry, thanks for posting the pix and explanation. I may try my hand at one of those. I like them. Thanks. Lars
Philip Duffy
05-15-2006, 6:14 AM
Harry, I was serious about the offer to buy a pair of dividers. Any chance you would be willing to sell me a pair? pfduffy@verizon.net Thanks.