Swanson Tool SVV150 9-Inch Savage T-bevel with Metal Knob
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This is a poor duplication of a tool I had for years but recently lost, with the same aluminum body and orange plastic cheeks. The thread on the tightening rod, on the other hand, is badly cut and grates and rasps as you turn it. Moreover, it lacks the original's range of adjustment. In fact, it has a very small range of adjustment. The large slotted machine screw that passes through the slot could be accessed by sliding the orange plastic cheek back on one side in the original tool. The friction that can be achieved with the knurled knob on the other end of the tool can be adjusted with a screw driver. There are no instructions with the tool to indicate that the cheeks can be slid, and there are no instructions with the tool to indicate that it can be done. Using a piece of metal plate and a hammer, I'll try to do it. br>The Stanley tool, which all subsequent tools were modeled after, had a completely exposed friction adjustment screw.
I'm going to have to go out and buy something else that works. The stainless blade and aluminum body seemed ideal for the salty air in south Florida. However, the blade locking screw needs to be redesigned. The knurled end is simply too small to provide enough leverage to torque the lock tight enough to keep the blade from moving around. The setting is lost with even the tiniest bump. It's extremely inconvenient to be climbing ladders to replace soffits. This tool had a lot of potential for me to like it. Please, Mr. Swanson, figure out a way to fix the lock!.
I really like this; I read a lot of the reviews complaining about how the knob wasn't tight enough and assumed I'd think the same, but I have to say that once you tighten it, you really have to work at moving that blade. You certainly can, and if you pump it, the level will be lost, but if you're careful, it's tight enough to use in a workshop.
This tool's unique feature is the end lock. It's simple to adjust and lock the angle to the exact position you want. This is far superior to the standard design, which makes it difficult to grasp and secure the flat knurled knob at the intersection.
It's a great idea to keep the clamp out of the way of the material - This tool, on the other hand, did not live up to my expectations. The blade did not get tight enough using the lockdown on the one I received. The thread locker on the metal handle failed after applying more force than was required. The tool is no longer able to be manipulated. In order to replace this failed square, I purchased an Empire Bevel Square with a traditional wingnut. This Swanson tool is not to be recommended.
I'm on my second purchase of this item. Given my previous frustrations with sliding T-locks, I chose it for the locking mechanism location. Given the tool's convenient location, I've been very pleased with its utility.
Although the nut on the bottom of the body is a good idea, it does not tighten up sufficiently. br>You were only employed in one position. and came up short.
It's a fail if your primary job is to maintain your angle, and you don't. I returned this item because it didn't lock very well. Look elsewhere; the price is low for a reason, as I discovered the hard way.
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