Stanley Odd-Jobs #1 - Woodworking Talk

GoatheadFarms · 03-06-2009, 09:16 PM

Hi Guys, Do any of you know about the Stanley Odd-Jobs #1? Do you use it? Here is a link to a site that has a picture of it. http://www.toolsnob.com/archives/200...1_oddjob_1.php
Interested in your feedback.

firehawkmph · 03-06-2009, 10:12 PM

Goat,
This is the only oddjob I remember. Actually, I looked at the tool in the link you left. Seems like a very useful tool if you get yourself use to using all it's different features. Doesn't seem too terribly expensive either. Seems like I just saw that somewhere else recently, maybe one of the wood magazines.
Mike Hawkins

skymaster · 03-07-2009, 01:18 PM

:}:} funny you should ask; I just bought one along with the 12" ruler just "cause" LOL havent used it much, looks neat in truth quite heavy, the 6" ruler is 1/16 too long so ya gotta remember that when u use it like a combo square. I MAY get brave enuf to take it to my edge sander and " calibrate " it. I did buy from Garret cause they were on sale last month for about half price.

GoatheadFarms · 03-07-2009, 01:43 PM

Does it seem to be quality made, accurate? I will probably get one but was wonderig how useful it was.

breakfastchef · 03-07-2009, 09:01 PM

Got one from G. Wade. They had me all hopped up with the versatility of this tool. I have never used it, but it is generally well made, love to hold it, but cannot figure out wat it might be useful for.

skymaster · 03-07-2009, 10:48 PM

it basically, a combination square. does all the same functions plus it can do circles like a compass. that is what the chrome bar with the point it is for, also the one end of ruler with the half hole,compensates for rod dia and sets up on centerline

TheRecklessOne · 03-09-2009, 02:50 PM

HAHA sweet 007 pic...hilarious.

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GoatheadFarms · 03-12-2009, 01:33 AM

Saw one today at Woodcraft. Not sure if I will buy one at this time. It does look cool, but I have other measureing and marking tools that are adequate. When I get an extra 35 bucks that I cant think of something to spend it on, I will buy one.

grumpyoldwoodworker · 03-27-2009, 11:09 PM

Harbor freight sell one for 12 or 14 bucks. Same as my USA one. Harry