Contour gauge

[marcros]

I need to get one of those contour/profile gauges. The type with the movable pins.

Are there any acknowledged best ones out there? The review of both of those on axi seem poor.

I want to use it for picture frame profiles, skirting etc. I would like one that doesn't lose the profile the second that I move it.

 

[MikeG.]

Pack of playing cards and an elastic band.......in an emergency.

I'll see what mine is in the morning. It's fine.

 

[toolsntat]

Maco are amazing quality if you find an unmolested and all parts intact example
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... rking-tool
Cheers Andy
It's Stanley's sale soon, good place to look :wink:

 

[toolsntat]

Always in the van is the Emco, again needs to be in top condition with not one of the needles missing.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -308678562
Cheers Andy

 

[AndyT]

I've got an Emco like that one. It was on eBay, probably under a tenner. Don't get a modern budget imitation.

 

[lurker]

I ordered this last week.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1

Has arrived, looks ok.

 

[marcros]

With thanks to our expert in both tools and tat, I was told that there was an interesting gauge in the David Stanley auction. Unfortunately we missed that one but it gave me a good starting place to search and I found the same make on eBay.

This one arrived today. I am surprised by the weight, it is quite a heavy item. Seems very well made and should be ideal for what I want.

It is a little bit stiffer than I think it should be. What should I use to clean the fingers- meths or acetone, or is there something better. It feels like old oil on them.