The Toolmonger Weekly Five: March 1, 2008

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Bevel Gauge Ensures You've Got The Right Angle $8, richardkell.co.uk
As much as it might look like one, this isn’t a spark plug gap tool. It's actually used to check the bevel angle of knives or tools that require sharpening. Just put the edge of a blade into the gaps and you can gauge how steep or shallow the blade's shape is versus the angle you're shooting for. Toolmonger

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Measure twice, cut once. This week's edition of Top Tools is all about the accuracy. There's a micro-drill set for model makers; a bevel gauge to make sure you've got the right angle; and dowel tips that make centering a breeze. Our friends at toolmonger.com round up the whole collection here.

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