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Historic #1 Odd-Job |
Reproduced by Garrett Wade
Ask any old timer and they'll tell you: "In the old days, all you needed was a #1 Odd-Job, a hammer and a saw, and you could build anything".
Made from 1888 to the early 1930's, this classic tool is as useful today as it was then. We guarantee that if you pull it out now, you'll be the talk of the shop.
It's an inside mitre and try square, a depth gauge, a scribing tool for arcs and circles, a T-square, a depth marking scribe (excellent for marking out mortises), a plumb level and a rule.
Made of solid brass and steel, it is carefully machined on all sides. A 12" long rule is available as an extra. Add one to the #1 Odd-Job (standard with the 6" Rule) and save. The Odd-Job will provoke admiring glances at home or in the office. Made in Taiwan.
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- Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
| odd job a bit odd |
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J L Bradley (Sykesville , MD) |
| This tool really will do it all if you take the time to learn how to use all of its features. I have found that it really is about the only layout tool I need to complete a variety of measuring and marking tasts from the very simple to the complex. The optional 12" ruler is a must though, to get the full advantage of this finely designed and manufactured tool.
The only criticism I have is that if you turn the tool wrong side up without firmly securing the retaining screw, the brass head will fall off. I solved this by cutting two "rubber bands" from an old bicycle tube and looping them over the body. The ruler slides under them and they keep the whole thing together neatly.
Overall a really good item to have in the tool box. |
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- Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
| This just feels right! |
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Jim Child (Bristol, ME) |
| I doubly enjoy doing something when I get to use my Odd-Job. There is such a "quirk" element to this handfull of brass! I have a complete collection of "speed" and try squares and each of them is usually way bigger than they need to be for whatever's the task at hand. The Odd-Job comes out of my toolpouch and sets things straight ...maybe I should say perpendicular! I get such pleasure when a tool looks good, feels good in my hand AND does a job of work without fuss and furor. Everyone needs an Odd-Job. |
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- Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
| A great tool to have in your tool box |
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David D. Brandt (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) |
| I have a very complete collection of measuring and layout tools in my shop. However, this is the tool that sees a lot of use. I try to have it close at hand for virtually all projects in the shop. A no muss no fuss tool. |
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