What is it?
A Sliding T-Bevel is a adjustable gauge used for setting and transferring angles. Who uses it and why? Carpenters use the Sliding T-Bevel to lay out and transfer angles. What materials can they be used on? It can be used on wood and plastic. How is it used? First, loosen the wing nut adjustment so that the blade is free to rotate. Next, swing the blade until the desired angle between the handle of the bevel and the blade side is made. You could best achieve this by using a protractor and place it in between the wing nut. Lock the T bevel into place by tightening the wing nut, and then lay the T bevel on a surface and then draw the angle by tracing along the inside of the T bevel blade and handle, then cut. (http://www.johnsonlevel.com/News/CarpentryToolsTBevels) What are their distinctive features? One of the distinctive features is the wing nut. Where can I buy it? It can be bought at Hardware Stores (Home Depot or Menards) How much does it cost? It costs about $20-30 |