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Bevel, depth and contour gauges

A sliding bevel is a versatile layout tool used to transfer and mark angles. It allows carpenters, joiners and metalworkers to accurately replicate irregular angles on workpieces. Also known as a bevel gauge, it is widely used for measuring, transferring and marking angles where fixed squares or protractors are not suitable.


When choosing a bevel gauge, attention should be paid to high-quality workmanship and a reliable locking mechanism that holds the blade securely in position.

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Bevel, depth and contour gauges

A sliding bevel is a versatile layout tool used to transfer and mark angles. It allows carpenters, joiners and metalworkers to accurately replicate irregular angles on workpieces. Also known as a bevel gauge, it is widely used for measuring, transferring and marking angles where fixed squares or protractors are not suitable.


When choosing a bevel gauge, attention should be paid to high-quality workmanship and a reliable locking mechanism that holds the blade securely in position.

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Bevel, depth and contour gauges

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Bevel, depth and contour gauges

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Precise angle work in manual turning

Each bevelled bevelled bevel in our range consists of three parts: a slotted head, a tongue and a locking mechanism. There are bevels made of aluminium and steel and those with a head made of fine walnut or bamboo, for example.


The three components of the bevelled rule allow you to measure and transfer angles much more precisely than a ruler, for example. If you measure with a ruler, you can still make small errors, no matter how precise you are. With a bevelled rule, on the other hand, you can transfer dimensions directly and determine angles precisely.


If you need to transfer the Angle in the reveal of an old roof window to a replacement workpiece, for example, the bevelled bevel comes into its own. Thanks to the freely adjustable tongue, the Angle can be taken with pinpoint accuracy and transferred to the new wooden workpiece. In the same way, you can use the bevel for scribing stainless steel or aluminium workpieces.


The bevelled bevel offers even more application possibilities in everyday workshop life. For example, you can also use a bevelled bevel as a prong angle. It can also be used to easily divide and halve sections on workpieces. Of course, it can also be used to halve angles.

Set the bevelled bevel correctly

The bevelled bevel is a fairly intuitive tool to use. To remove an Angle, first loosen the Locking mechanism. This locking mechanism is usually a clamping screw or knurled screw. Now place the head of the bevelled bevel - also known as the leg - against the Angle to be measured. The tongue is then adjusted to the Angle and locked in place with the locking screw. The Angle can now be scribed on a new workpiece.


The longer the distance over which the tongue is in contact with the angle to be measured, the more accurately it can be transferred. Even with small angles, you should ensure that the tongue is in contact with the workpiece for as long as possible. You can also mark the so-called counter angle with a bevelled bevel. To do this, simply let the tongue protrude on both sides of the Locking mechanism. Ideally, the tongue should also be completely in contact in this case to ensure that the Angle is transferred exactly.


The Locking mechanism is where the value of a high-quality bevelled bevel becomes apparent. This is because the clamp on inferior versions is often too loose, causing the angle to quickly become misaligned. In contrast to well-designed quality bevellers, the Locking mechanism on cheap models is also often a nuisance in the work area. With a good bevelled bevel, you can avoid annoyance and unnecessary extra time.

The tool that fits snugly

The word "Schmiege" has its origins in Middle High German. At the time, "smiegen" meant something like "to slide" or "to glide" and is probably related to the words "schmücken" and "schmuggeln". For example, smiegen was used to describe the process of pressing a flexible mass against something tightly enclosed.


Today, when we talk about something or someone clinging to something, we mean that certain contours are followed exactly. One part slides against the other and harmoniously takes on its shape.


In this way, the bevelled bevelled edge is a freely adjustable protractor that adapts precisely to any angle. It also flexibly follows the shape of the original piece. As early as the 18th century, such a protractor with adjustable legs was called a bevelled bevel.

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