Half the battle when sharpening is getting the bevel angle correct. A
good bevel gauge is truly handy for quickly checking the grind angle of
chisels, plane blades, turning tools, etc. A quick check confirms the
angle last used for grinding or honing so that the edge geometry can be
maintained. The Veritas bevel gauge has seven individual slots that will
measure the most commonly used angles from 15° to 45° in 5° increments.
Your eye is a fine instrument; it can easily interpolate other angles
in the range, angles like 24° or 26°. The slots on the gauge are about
19mm deep for good registration. An engineer's corner at the base of
each slot and the fact it is made from solid brass ensures it will not
damage a honed edge. The pocket-sized disc is 62mm in diameter with a
centre hole for hanging it on a nail. Made in USA.
- Made of solid brass, which will not damage a honed edge
- 2-1/2" diameter disc with 3/4" deep slots
- Seven individual slots measure most commonly used angles from 15° to 45° in 5° increments
- Center hole for hanging