How to use an acrylic radius gauge?
How to use an acrylic radius gauge? |
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Step 1 – Select gaugeSelect an acrylic radius gauge. It can be used in the same way as individual radius blade using the visual test method. The acrylic gauge is used commonly for woodworking applications because the acrylic will not leave dark markings on the wood. |
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Step 2 – Choose function and position gaugeChoose which function is most appropriate, either checking moulding or layout creation. Pictured is a wooden moulded spindle. To check moulding, position the acrylic gauge against the curved surface and check for any gap between the two. |
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Step 3 – Position gaugePlace the acrylic gauge so that the concave radius fits against the convex surface of the spindle at various locations. It is important each spindle conforms to the radius measurement at equal positions so that they look and perform correctly when the work piece is finished. |
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A number of gauges may be required, especially when working with complex spindle layouts. Each gauge typically refers to two consecutive size concave and convex measurements. | |||
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This process is often part of quality control to ensure that each spindle is made to the same quality with a consistent radius, which is important both visually and structurally. | |||
