DIYTried-and-true tip
Transfer an angle with a bevel gauge without knowing its value
Copy any angle without knowing its value by using a bevel gauge.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Bevel gauge
- Pencil
- Folding rule (as a substitute)
How to do it
- Set the bevel gauge to the angle of the original.
- Place it on the workpiece and scribe the line.
Variations
- Without a bevel gauge, a folding rule can do the job in some cases.
Sources
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- sanier.de (opens in a new tab)
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