Tool Tuesday; Panel Gauge

[johan_steele]

I recently picked up a newly patented panel gauge made by E.B. Tyler. It is a simple but elegant design, the curve of the wood and simplicity add a beauty that I like. I have need of such a tool as I intend to build some table tops and a door or two. The tool is made of rosewood and brass; a pleasant combination that suit each other well.

I like the look of fine tools and appreciate being able to actually use them without the fear of damaging them. Functional beauty is something I appreciate and like to see. A good tool is a lot like a good woman. A good quality tool is functional and pleasant to look upon. A tool will treat you right if you treat it right, clean it up and give a bit of praise and she will last a lifetime. A good tool is tough and reliable as well as pleasant to look upon. Like a woman if you truly appreciate a tool it will not only last you a lifetime it will never fail you.

 

[Waterloo50]

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I recently picked up a newly patented panel gauge made by E.B. Tyler. It is a simple but elegant design, the curve of the wood and simplicity add a beauty that I like. I have need of such a tool as I intend to build some table tops and a door or two. The tool is made of rosewood and brass; a pleasant combination that suit each other well.

I like the look of fine tools and appreciate being able to actually use them without the fear of damaging them. Functional beauty is something I appreciate and like to see. A good tool is a lot like a good woman. A good quality tool is functional and pleasant to look upon. A tool will treat you right if you treat it right, clean it up and give a bit of praise and she will last a lifetime. A good tool is tough and reliable as well as pleasant to look upon. Like a woman if you truly appreciate a tool it will not only last you a lifetime it will never fail you.

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Spruce Willis.
Matthew Mahogany.
Clint Oakwood.
Benedict Lumberthatch.

 

[James N.]

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I recently picked up a newly patented panel gauge made by E.B. Tyler. It is a simple but elegant design, the curve of the wood and simplicity add a beauty that I like. I have need of such a tool as I intend to build some table tops and a door or two. The tool is made of rosewood and brass; a pleasant combination that suit each other well.

I like the look of fine tools and appreciate being able to actually use them without the fear of damaging them. Functional beauty is something I appreciate and like to see. A good tool is a lot like a good woman. A good quality tool is functional and pleasant to look upon. A tool will treat you right if you treat it right, clean it up and give a bit of praise and she will last a lifetime. A good tool is tough and reliable as well as pleasant to look upon. Like a woman if you truly appreciate a tool it will not only last you a lifetime it will never fail you.

That's nice and all - but speaking as someone who has little or no knowledge of such things as tools, WHAT'S IT FOR???

 

[johan_steele]

That's nice and all - but speaking as someone who has little or no knowledge of such things as tools, WHAT'S IT FOR???

The user would use it to mark out cuts for large panels for doors, benches, cabinets etc. It allows a consistent parallel mark. There is a fence on the cross beam and a blade on the end of the bar. A brass screw allows the sliding cross beam to be locked in place so that the tool can be used for multiple marks without having to measure every time.

 

[shooter too]

Measure thrice, cut once.