What ho fellas,
Here are two pictures of the pencil gauge I recently completed. Inspired by a Colen Clenton gauge that caught my eye at West Dean.
Thanks to Paul C, Paulm and Rob for guidance when we discussed this project at the show.
The gauge is made from Sonokeling, manufactured in four parts and then reassembled (This aids fitting the nut for the screw, and cutting the mortice for the bar).
I boulled (I think that is the phrase) a brass piece to act as a wearing strip. I hope in due course to improve the screw with a nice brass milled one.
This has been an enjoyable project, and very worthwhile.
Cheers, Tony.
Here are two pictures of the pencil gauge I recently completed. Inspired by a Colen Clenton gauge that caught my eye at West Dean.
Thanks to Paul C, Paulm and Rob for guidance when we discussed this project at the show.
The gauge is made from Sonokeling, manufactured in four parts and then reassembled (This aids fitting the nut for the screw, and cutting the mortice for the bar).
I boulled (I think that is the phrase) a brass piece to act as a wearing strip. I hope in due course to improve the screw with a nice brass milled one.
This has been an enjoyable project, and very worthwhile.
Cheers, Tony.