Nirvana Posted November 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2013 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. trippwj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted November 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted November 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted November 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted November 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 19, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.