{"product_id":"ug-1-universal-gauge-1","title":"UG-1 Universal Gauge","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #408402;\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bridge-city-tool-works.myshopify.com\/pages\/ug-1-universal-gauge\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/0470\/2577\/files\/Click_to_view_more_details._e7eabf05-c784-4a48-9db1-9dba5702d53d_1024x1024.png?v=1635734724\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Unique Tool with Surprising Versatility\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Universal Gauge (UG-1) is one of the handiest protractors and layout tools we have ever designed and is made for makers who have limited space and those who understand the value of their time. It is perfect for setting or checking angles on table saw blades, jointer fences, band saw blades, drill press tables and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTry Square\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are two 90-degree references within the functionality of the UG-1, one fixed and one utilizing the protractor arm. Accuracy of the fixed square is plus or minus 0.05mm(0.002”) over the length of the 90mm(3.5”) leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtractor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtilizing a laser etched 45-degree quadrant, (0. 5° graduations, and it is easy to visually reference a quarter of a degree), and a 144. 5mm (5-5\/8\") long protractor leg, the UG-1 is a quick and fast protractor to transfer the angle precisely.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Reference Leg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeaturing an offset which serves two purposes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows the 2mm (0.079”) thin blade edge to fit between the teeth of a circular saw blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy chucking a drill rod blank in the drill press, you have two surfaces on the arm to help precisely set the drill press table to either square or any angle up to 45 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features quick reference icons for the common angles needed to make polyangular forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who make hand cut dovetails, it is easy and fast to quickly set the protractor arm to either 6:1 or 8:1 ratios using the quick set icons as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Reading Bevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UG-1 is an effective layout tool. The blade sits flat on your work piece which allows for precise transfers of angularity between the tool to your stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a two-point locking system. And the locking lever facilitates those with hand strength constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eDepth Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth gauge function of the UG-1 will measure depths in cavities as small as 1\/4” (6mm) in diameter and up. Depth capacity is 76mm (3”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this to determine the depth of mortises, dados, rabbets, holes and other assorted recesses. It is fast, and locks via a jammed dovetail slide. It is particularly useful in conjunction with measuring depths when cut by a router. In addition, this is the tool to use when you need to precisely offset a split fence on a router table or shaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften overlooked as a valuable shop aid, a good height gauge can save a lot of time. It is primarily used as a static way to set the height of circular saw blades, JMP blades, router bits and shaper cutters. It positively locks via a jammed dovetail slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarking Gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marking gauge on the UG-1 is a quick way to layout lines a specific distance from the hook reference. It is not as efficient, or as versatile as a stand-alone marking gauge but works well for tenon layout and other smaller scale applications where parallel lines of a known distance are required. Simply set the red indicator at the desired distance and mark along the bottom edge of the indicator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInch\/Metric Comparison Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marking gauge of the UG-1 features opposing scales, one imperial, one metric. Sooner than you think possible, you will learn that 25mm is about an inch, 12mm is about ½” and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentering Rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UG-1 can be used to quickly fInd dead center of stock up to 140mm (5.5”) in width. The scale is metric which is ideal for a centering rule, all you need to do is align the two same numbers on the right and left of the stock, and rule will indicate center at the 0 mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlip Standoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you need to lay the Universal Ga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ege on a flat surface, flip the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandoff downward and slide the red marking ga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ege assembly to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop of the tool and lock. 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