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|tool name=Inclinometer | |tool name=Inclinometer | ||
|image= | |image=inclinometer.JPG | ||
|synonyms=level box, bevel box, digital protractor;<br>DE: Neigungsmesser, Neigungssensor,<br>digitale Wasserwaage | |synonyms=level box, bevel box, digital protractor;<br>DE: Neigungsmesser, Neigungssensor,<br>digitale Wasserwaage | ||
|type=[[measuring]] tool | |type=[[measuring]] tool | ||
|material= | |material= | ||
|used with=[[Table Saw|table saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]] | |used with=[[Table Saw|table saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]],<br>[[Drill Press|drill press]] (bit more difficult) | ||
|location=[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] ( | |location=[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]<br>(next to marking & measuring shelf) | ||
|access=read this page & the manual | |access=read this page & the manual | ||
|tutors= | |tutors= | ||
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|similar=[[squares]], [[levels]] | |similar=[[squares]], [[levels]] | ||
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A digital inclinometer with a magnetic base is an awesome helper for adjusting circular saw blades to a precise angle! [[Lukas]] is sharing [https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07MCBXGYR/ this one] on the [[Marking & Measuring|marking & measuring]] shelf in the [[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]. | |||
Before you put the inclinometer back into its box, make sure to '''turn it off by holding the ON/OFF/REF button for a few seconds.''' | |||
== [[Table Saw]] or [[Chop Saw]] == | |||
To use, simply reference the saw's table as "zero", then let the tool snap to the side of the blade and adjust the vertical bevel until you're happy. | To use, simply reference the saw's table as "zero", then let the tool snap to the side of the blade and adjust the vertical bevel until you're happy. | ||
== [[Drill Press]] == | |||
[[File:drill press brain slug.JPG|thumb|200px|left|take the reference measurement on the chuck or drill bit, then move the table]] | |||
It's a bit trickier to get a good reference on the drill press as you'll have to reference the vertical chuck (or [[Drill Bit|drill bit]]) and the horizontal table is the moving part - but it pays out when you want to drill precisely! | |||
[[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | [[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 27 June 2019
| ToolInfoBox Inclinometer | |
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| Synonyms: | level box, bevel box, digital protractor; DE: Neigungsmesser, Neigungssensor, digitale Wasserwaage |
| Type: | measuring tool |
| Used with: | table saw, chop saw, drill press (bit more difficult) |
| Location: | wood workshop (next to marking & measuring shelf) |
| Access Requirements: | read this page & the manual |
| Manual: | in the box |
| Similar (More or Less): | squares, levels |
A digital inclinometer with a magnetic base is an awesome helper for adjusting circular saw blades to a precise angle! Lukas is sharing this one on the marking & measuring shelf in the wood workshop.
Before you put the inclinometer back into its box, make sure to turn it off by holding the ON/OFF/REF button for a few seconds.
Table Saw or Chop Saw
To use, simply reference the saw's table as "zero", then let the tool snap to the side of the blade and adjust the vertical bevel until you're happy.
Drill Press
It's a bit trickier to get a good reference on the drill press as you'll have to reference the vertical chuck (or drill bit) and the horizontal table is the moving part - but it pays out when you want to drill precisely!
