What is this plastic tool - Woodworking Talk

nblumert · 11-02-2009, 11:36 PM

My girlfriend found this at her house, and asked me what it was. I told her I had no clue, but I bet I could find out. Now I just need the help from this board.

Nick

frankp · 11-03-2009, 07:58 AM

Looks like an angle measurement tool for a table saw blade, but I've never seen anything like that with any saw I've ever seen. I don't think it could be what I'm thinking though, because I think the slot would have to be reversed for it to work like I'm thinking...

This one should be fun. It has to be some sort of protractor/miter gauge of some kind.

ihackwood · 11-03-2009, 08:41 AM

yup its an angle finder and blade height adjustment

woodnthings · 11-03-2009, 08:44 AM

Used vertically for a right tilt saw....maybe?

bill

toolman Steve · 11-03-2009, 08:46 AM

I have seen one similar to this it was used for setting the cuts for molding on a chop saw or radial arm saw . the slit is for setting the 90s . the one I used went to 60 deg. It was used before compound saws.

cabinetman · 11-03-2009, 09:03 AM

Looks like a mudflap for a Kenworth.

woodnthings · 11-03-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by toolman Steve

I have seen one similar to this it was used for setting the cuts for molding on a chop saw or radial arm saw . the slit is for setting the 90s . the one I used went to 60 deg. It was used before compound saws.

I like this one better

The short length base goes against the fence and the long edge is just to get the range of angles. YUP.

The gap is pretty wide for accuracy on 90's , doncha think?

toolman Steve · 11-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Woodnthings .Went to the shop to find mine . but no luck. The gap on mine fit the thick blade to perfection .The angle wood help set the back cut. The new chop saws changed all that. You don't need it any more.

ACP · 11-03-2009, 01:33 PM

It's half the angle device that comes with the ridgid jointer. the other half is missing and fits in the slot. Combined it enables you to check 90, 45 and 120.

woodnthings · 11-03-2009, 03:34 PM

They all seem reasonable. Can I use it to sight in my deer rifle? Betcha I can!

Apparently it's the ultimate "multitool"

ponch37300 · 11-03-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ACP

It's half the angle device that comes with the ridgid jointer. the other half is missing and fits in the slot. Combined it enables you to check 90, 45 and 120.

This is right. I bought a ridgid 6 1/8" jointer this summer and one of these came with it. I will try and get a picture to show you the two peices put together

If you look at this picture on the right leg of the jointer you will see the red plastic gauge sticking out. http://www.ridgid.com/ASSETS/0261B39...10_1_Final.jpg

woodnthings · 11-03-2009, 05:01 PM

I'm glad you guys got this settled.

Can someone show it in use please?

bill

ponch37300 · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Alright I'll run out to the cold garage and take some pics!!!

Here you go

ACP · 11-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Gentlemen, Ladies.......
I present to you, THE RIDGID JOINTER ANGLE JIG THINGY!!!!

Never let it be said that I don't contribute to meaningful discussions....

ACP · 11-03-2009, 05:30 PM

Oh, you beat me to it. And you are a better photographer to boot!! Mystery solved.

woodnthings · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

I wouldn't know where to start or which end is up. Definitely won't help with my deer rifle.

Nice jointer! Is it me or do most photos of cast iron make it look rusty? Stuff on Craigs list always looks way rusty, maybe that's cause it is....
Or did you clean the rust off for the last 2 pictures?
oh I see not all the photos are from the same post...duhhh

bill
BTW all nblumert needs to do is find the missing piece and he'll have a complete set.

ponch37300 · 11-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Woodnthings...mine is actually starting to get some surface rust due to the cold weather starting and being in an uninsulated garage. I'm going to have to do some research and figure out what needs to be done to protect my tools in the garage so they don't become rusty.

ACP · 11-03-2009, 09:18 PM

Ponch, I insulated my garage, but it still gets pretty cold in the dead of winter. A good coating of T9 Boeshield followed by wax keeps my stuff rust free. I have had zero rust issues with my cast iron.

Old Skhool · 11-03-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ACP

Ponch, I insulated my garage, but it still gets pretty cold in the dead of winter. A good coating of T9 Boeshield followed by wax keeps my stuff rust free. I have had zero rust issues with my cast iron.

x2 excellent product, no fuss, no mess, and great protection.

ponch37300 · 11-03-2009, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys, I will have to pick some up and get my tools protected. I feel pretty bad for letting a 6 month old jointer rust!!!