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Wrenches make quick, accurate calipers

Rather than constantly readjust my calipers when making small spindle turnings, I keep a set of open-ended wrenches at my lathe. The jaws of the wrenches fit into most spots and save me from resetting my calipers, particularly when I do repetitive spindle work.
--Martin Feldman, Amherst, N.Y.

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paul kruss wrote:

try just this http://tinyurl.com/4uvf6wm

5/19/2011 06:26:16 PM Report Abuse

paul kruss wrote:

try just this http://tinyurl.com/4uvf6wm

5/19/2011 06:26:16 PM Report Abuse

heichelbech1 wrote:

Marlen, I copied and pasted http://tinyurl.com/4uvf6wm Marlen @ WOOD and it does not work.I get a "unable to find sites URL to redirect to" error message.

3/31/2011 03:26:46 PM Report Abuse

sawdusterlarry wrote:

Goodidea, but take it one step further and grind one of the open ended jaws at a steep angle. To use this method, first turn the tenon to about 1/8" to 1/4" bigger than the size wanted. Then back the tool rest off a bit to provide clearance to the wrench head. Apply gentle downward pressure when doing the cut to prevent the tool from grabbing and making the tenon smaller than wanted. The ground portion of the wrench is presented to the wood in a top orientation.

3/24/2011 12:29:04 PM Report Abuse

Marlen_at_WOOD wrote:

I personally use this tip in my shop when turning several different gift-type items, learn more here: http://tinyurl.com/4uvf6wm Marlen @ WOOD

3/21/2011 09:20:58 AM Report Abuse