Profile Copy Gauge

[Nirvana]

I was working with some bulkheads and notice a difference between port and starboard side on a certain bulkhead.

Some time ago I bought a profile copy gauge thinking it could come handy some day with model building.

And yes, it did.

I checked one side and compared it to the plans, perfect match.

Now I had the correct profile and just traced it over to the wrong side.

 

This tool is made out of metal, a little to heavy weight wise for this purpose but there is one very accurate available made in plastic, that will be on my purchase list.

[grsjax]

I have both the plastic and metal gauges.  The metal one is a bit harder to use as the individual wires can be stiff and tend to bend if you put to much pressure on them.  However it gives a better result for fine work.  The plastic one is a breeze to use but is coarser than the metal one so can only be used for larger stuff.

[pompey2]

I have a metal one but to be honest it's been at the bottom of the toolbox forever. Maybe i will also put it to good use one day.

 

nick

[WackoWolf]

I also have both, and yes the metal one is harder to use then the plastic. I use the plastic one more and more. Wish someone made a smaller size one, but they all seem to be the same size. A good tool that can be use for a great deal of work.