Debs. Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hello Mike, initially there`ll be the compact size, but in prototyping this first version, I`ve found it would be possible to rescale the design for production; should there be interest in my doing so. Watch this space (as they say!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Are we having one size or might it be possible to vary it, I'm thinking along the lines of using for other constructional purposes? Mike. In designing this little square I considered size, in light of the fact that I have one of these http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools/measures-levels-detectors/squares/B-and-Q-150mm-Combination-Square-11247669?noCookies=false and one of these http://www.aderbyshire.co.uk/1.aspx?p=Joseph_Marples_3%22_Rosewood_Try_Square&NSearchMode=S&NSearchStr=3144 together with a 4" mitre square. They all suffer from the same problem in use, i.e. they require to be used on or over an edge at least 1/4" deep to bear adequately on the material being cut/marked. This is clearly not 'cutting mat friendly', you have to slide your mat to the edge of the bench to use them, then I find that lining up the edge of the mat, the edge of the bench and the work piece awkward, not mention the annoyance when that 10mm length of 1mm x 1mm cut-off piece ends up on the floor. The Debsquare as designed is meant to be used like this for very thin card/paper/plastic strip or like this for larger stock, in each case centrally on the work top and scaled not to overwhelm 1mm square stuff. The rectangular portion is of such a size as to be comfortable to press with a Chubber thumb. I find that one/two of these, http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools/measures-levels-detectors/squares/-brand-B%5Cu0026Q/B-and-Q-Pivotal-Rafter-Square-11247674 which are about 8" along the hypotenuse are very useful for 'construction' work and heavy enough to hold large card walls upright, or to assemble walls squarely around. Hope that helps, Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Chubber, I have found exactly the same problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium The White Rabbit Posted February 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sorry for the late reply, I thought I'd already posted... (too much going on at the moment). One for me too please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 To update the patient 'awaiters': The batch of alloy precision-blades are cut and their logo`s laser-etched.......... The machining of a batch of 'stocks' is next on the slate, a waft over with some 'magic' and then it`ll be on the meekat! I`ll update you again "as soon as". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Just found an image for D2 http://i1.cpcache.com/product/89328148/d_squared_navy_tshirt.jpg?color=Navy&height=225&width=225 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Oh! Go on then, if I must :-) one for me too please . Seems it's always the small things in life that really matter !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted February 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2014 Just found this! One for me please. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinorwic Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 One for me too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks like a well thought out and usefull tool, one for me as well please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Debs Is there an update? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold traction Posted May 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2017 Apologies for dragging this back up, but did the stocks ever get made? I didn't see any further information about ordering one. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Oh Ian, How sad I am to report that nothing has happened after I asked our revered Webmaster to make some enquiries....many moons, [and for me] two countries ago. I have since made my own, in brass, to exactly the same dimensions, but of late, eye-sight and arthritis problems have seriously curtailed my modelling efforts, some days up, others down. I wonder what has happened to 'Debs'? She had woofers, like us, loved engineering, like me, I hope it is not a tragic tale.... In the same vein, we have lost contact [18 months] with a mountaineering chum, Dennis Robinson, despite e-mails etc. We are so worried he is hanging of the end of a rope in an ice crevasse somewhere, waiting to be found... Best wishes, Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I trust that I am not 'speaking out of turn' but I know that Debs has suffered a serious medical problem over recent years which probably accounts for the non-movement on these items. I am sure that we all wish her a speedy return to full health as soon as possible. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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