Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel
The Verdict
Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel Review By: I.Ball
Category: Sliding Bevels
Manufacturer: Joseph Marples
Tool Type: Sliding Bevel
Model No's: Miniature
The Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel review covers the Miniature
Marples Sliding Bevel also referred to as the Marples Mini Sliding Bevel
manufactured by Joseph Marples Ltd of Sheffield, England.
The Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel is a very small version of
Marples Sliding Bevel
with just a 4 1/2" long blade.
The Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel is well suited to small intricate
work including the work of model makers.
The sliding bevel is made with a Rosewood stock and a slotted, blued
steel blade.
The blade is locked in place with the use of the traditional screw locking mechanism.
The stock is marked in gold colour with 'Joseph Marples Ltd, Sheffield, England'.
The Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel forms part of the Joseph Marples Miniature
Tool range. The miniature tools in the range are:
- Joseph Marples Miniature Sliding Bevel - 4 1/2"
- Joseph Marples Miniature Try Square - 3"
- Joseph Marples Miniature Mitre Square - 4 1/2"
- Joseph Marples Miniature Dovetail Square 1:6
- Joseph Marples Miniature Dovetail Square 1:8
Joseph Marples is run by a relative of the prolific tool making family 'Marples'
whose family treeline include the company founders William Marples & Sons and
the original Joseph Marples who first made Joseph Marples tools in 1840.
The historic Marples tool makers are some of the great Sheffield tool makers which
have helped to give Sheffield tool making a world renowned reputation for good quality
tool making.
Cautions / Notes
* Important: please refer to the 'disclaimer' at the foot of this review.
* Wearing safety clothing and eye protection is usually a good idea to help protect against injury.
- Failure to loosen parts when making adjustments can result in damage
to the tool. Never force a part to move.
- Overtightening parts can cause damage to the tool.
Manufactured Dates
? - Today
Tool Also Known As
Marples Mini Sliding Bevel
Marples Model Makers Sliding Bevel
Marples Small Angle Tool
References
- Joseph Marples
Disclaimer
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