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Johnson Level and Tool B85 8-Inch Hardwood Sliding T-Bevel
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Johnson Level and Tool B85 8-Inch Hardwood Sliding T-Bevel
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by Johnson Level & Tool
Sales Rank: 20046
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List Price: $16.00
$11.64
At Amazon
on 11-9-2008.
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Features
T-bevel designed for durability and easy use
Use to duplicate any angle from 0 to 360 degrees
Hardwood handle; brass edging
Routed handle; stainless-steel blade
1-year limited warranty
Product Description
The Johnson Level & Tool 8-Inch Hardwood Sliding T-Bevel is designed for general carpentry use. The T-bevel has a movable blade that allows you to copy any angle, from 0 to 360 degrees, and transfer it onto other surfaces such as moldings or lumber. This T-bevel is designed for durability and easy use, with a high-quality, select hardwood handle, routed hand grip, and brass edging, as well as a stainless-steel blade with a wing-nut fastener. It is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
Product Description
8" Hardwood Sliding T-Bevel, Number 1 Select Hardwood Handle With Routed Hand Grip & Brass Edging, Stainless Steel Blade With Wing Nut Fastener.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
There are more than a few bevel gauges out there to choose from. I have seen some selling dangerously close to 100 bucks. Looking at my paycheck and since I am relatively new to carpentry, I decided to start closer to the bottom and work my way up if I need. I grabbed one of these Johnson B85s at the local Big Box store. Upon first inspection, it seems cheap. The wood handle is completely unfinished. It has sharp edges and a rough surface. Okay, a little use and wear will patina the wood and smooth the rough edges. I can live with that. The metal blade is nothing special. But what brings this tool down in my mind is the locking mechanism. This consists of a brass wing-nut that cinches down to clamp the metal blade between the two pieces of wood handle. The wing-nut is constantly in the way. Furthermore, it does only a mediocre (at best) job of actually securing the blade. Too many times have I carefully gauged an angle only to see my bevel gauge move at the slightest of touches on my way down a ladder and to the saw. Imagine the three stooges measuring an angle and cutting a piece of lumber and you're close to the frustration this can cause. Buy this if you're brand-new to the game of carpentry. Use it to get started and learn how to properly measure angles and cuts. Then search for a superior tool for use down the road. I am still looking for it myself.
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Johnson Level and Tool B85 8-Inch Hardwood Sliding T-Bevel
Available from Amazon
Price: $11.64
Updated on 11-9-2008.
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