Swanson Sliding T-Bevel Angle Finder, Stainless Steel Rule, Etched Marks

This represents a superb value for the quality of the tool. However the angle finder is delivered in an unfinished state. The wood (likely IPE or another foreign hardwood) has no finish on the tool whatsoever. The edges are uncomfortably sharp. A sanding sponge to round over the edges, followed by a couple of coats of boiled linseed oil made this beautiful and comfortable to hold.

Excellent woodworking tool.

Well designed + made. Generally used as a bench tool. Works as it should. Blade is accurate and metal finish nice. Love the size and ease of setting angle. Tool stands up to abuse well. Tung oiled the wood and took the edge off of brass end . For my own preference. Nice purchase.

Just what I needed

I received mine today. The wood looked dried out and was rough. I took some 00 Steel Wool and Johnson's Paste Wax. I first lightly sanded the wood with the steel wool. It was much smoother, actually silky smooth. I then waxed the wood with the paste wax and rubbed it off. The wood then had a much richer color and felt better in the hand. The steel wool did a great job. It didn't take much wood off the handle. You have to be careful you don't ruin the parallel sides which could destroy the accuracy of the tool. Here is a photo of the finished result.

For a traditional look and feel these wooden and steel tools are great. Swanson makes good affordable stuff. Can’t go wrong!

Good little tool for marking angles

Unlike some reviewers, I found no major defects - the brass bolsters were straight and well glued. and the wood of the handle had no twisting or warping. However, in drying, the kerf for the blade had closed very tight, making it hard to move the blade. Also, all edges (handle, bolsters, and sliding blade) were VERY sharp. I used very gentle pressure on a grinder to remove the sharp corners on the square end - then five minutes with 220 sandpaper smoothed all other edges nicely. I pried the kerf wider, and used folded sandpaper to smooth the inner faces of the kerf. Movement is still stiff , but OK. I noted that the knurled wheel-nut is quite loose on the bolt, but shows no sign of stripping, and the blade locks securely. For the price, it is a good tool.

El principal problema es la presion de sujecion entre la madera y la regleta deslizante, es completamente inadecuada para sostener la regleta fijamente, esto causa (al menos en el producto que me fue enviado) un ajuste flojo y un vaiven de entre 1 y 2 grados lo cual destruye completamente la consistencia en los angulos a trazar, y esto es, ajustandolo al maximo solo con la fuerza de los dedos, la unica forma de solucionarlo es ajustando el tornillo con unas pinzas, lo cual introduce otros problemas... No recomiendo que gasten su dinero en esta herramienta, no vale la pena.

Ferramenta incontestável de excelente acabamento, material e funcionalidade

Good quality metal parts, well stamped measurement markings, nicely machined brass top. Very nice wooden handle - one of the best looking items in my shop! Functionally very good, just as you would expect.

La herramienta es una basura!!! Aparte de venir con los detalles metálicos sueltos el cuerpo de madera todo descuadrado!! Tal vez la culpa también es mía por esperar algo de calidad por el precio, primera vez que me pasa esto con Amazon!

I'm pretty religious in reading Amazon reviews before I purchase something. Generally this tool received positive reviews. It deserved them all. It's a well made sliding T-Bevel. What I don't understand is why some people gave it a negative rating since the tool is fit for purpose, and the wooden handle with brass fitting looks sharp.