High-Quality Bevels.

[Dal123]

After searching around a little, I have noticed that it is pretty hard to get high-quality Bevels.
I have some poor ones that do the job, but what I'm after are the great ones with the handles at the bottom; know what I mean :lol: . Only managed to see an old second hand one on ebay (Stanley).
Anyone know a retailer that sells?

 

[Alf]

The Shinwa is the most frequently recommended.

 

[Mr Ed]

I like the Veritas, especially the small size.

Ed

 

[wizer]

The Shinwa is the most frequently recommended.

I took delivery of the Shinwa earlier this week and so far I like it. If that doesn't float you boat then look for Chris Vesper. But make sure your sitting down.

 

[woodbloke]

Richard Kell's bevel is also nice...a bit small, but good to fit in an apron pocket - Rob

 

[wizer]

I found it too small and heavy to be of any use.

 

[woodbloke]

I found it too small and heavy to be of any use.

Depends what it's used for Tom I think...for setting out dovetails on a small box it would be ideal if you didn't have RK's dovetail marker but it is beautifully made...and shiny 8) - Rob

 

[Alf]

I found it too small and heavy to be of any use.

Depends what it's used for Tom I think...

In other words, you can justify, ooo, at least two or three different bevels without even breaking sweat. I love The Slope... :lol:

 

[Smudger]

That is absolutely, definitely NOT the slope. You may need to have several different angles stored at any one time, so at least three are justified. Nothing excessive there...

 

[woodbloke]

I found it too small and heavy to be of any use.

Depends what it's used for Tom I think...

In other words, you can justify, ooo, at least two or three different bevels without even breaking sweat. I love The Slope... :lol:

Alf, I have three bevels now on the 'Tool Wall'...I may have a problem 8-[ - Rob

 

[Harbo]

For small stuff I use a Kell (exquisitely made) or a small Veritas (but sometimes that does not lock).
For medium stuff I use an old Crown which uses a screwdriver to lock.
For big stuff a Nobex but this uses pre-set angles.
I also find the Veritas angle setter very useful.

I also have a few shop made ones inherited from my father/grandfathers but a bit rusty and stiff


Rod

 

[Alf]

That's not a problem - this is a problem: I don't actually know how many bevels I have. Don't have any of the modern favourites though, so it's all under control... 8-[

 

[woodbloke]

I don't actually know how many bevels I have. Don't have any of the modern favourites though, so it's all under control... 8-[

Alf, now you have got a problem and you only think it's under control :lol: - Rob

 

[Martingchapman]

Another vote for the Veritas, large or small.

Martin.

 

[dunbarhamlin]

I'd say the Vesper bevels are one of the few jewel tools where bang per buck is proportionate to outlay. They're the only ones I'd augment my selection with. None Vespers have been rehomed.

 

[bugbear]

That's not a problem - this is a problem: I don't actually know how many bevels I have. Don't have any of the modern favourites though, so it's all under control... 8-[

I've got a Wayne Anderson bevel...

And it was cheap!

BugBear

 

[Malboro]

Crown Sliding Bevels are ones I prefer. However its very hard finding people that stock them nowadays. Feel great in your hand.

 

[Alf]

I've got a Wayne Anderson bevel...

And it was cheap!

Genuinely? Or relatively?

 

[Smudger]

Crown Sliding Bevels are ones I prefer. However its very hard finding people that stock them nowadays. Feel great in your hand.

Axminster have them.

 

[Froggy]

I can't understand why someone would pay 1100AUD (vesper) for a set of bevels when one at a tenner will do the same thing. It's not a criticism, I'm genuinely puzzled :?: