This tool consists of about 200 thin steel "wires" all in a row. You press it against a convex surface, and the wires move and leave you with a way to sketch the contour. My dad had one of these and now I need one. What is this tool called?
Thanks, Bill
contour gauge
Try searching for either a contour gauge or a profile gauge.
Thank you very much!
Bill
Lowe's sells one, not all that good a quality but might be usable for most things.
basilisk
I was actually thinking of buying the one at Lowes (Item #14154, Model
837 -- $6.96). I'm pretty sure it would suffice, as I just need it to match various moldings (rather than, say, using it in turning, on a lathe). What would you consider a better quality one?Bill
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