ben_r_ Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 LINK What do you guys think? Anyone jumping up and down for this one? If it were 1/3 the cost I'd probably pick one up, but IMO they are just asking way too much for this. Why go this route when you can go with the already expensive Lee Valley offering? LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I got 3 of the Rockler version. Aluminum rods from the big box stores vary greatly in diameter. I learned to take one of the heads with me to check the fit. I cut the rods to give me several pairs that overlap in size range. A little plastic box holds all the different tips. I debated building a case then I found a soft shotgun case on sale that holds all the rods. Got the bar gauge sets on sale for $20 each. The rods were $6 -$8 each. So I've got over $128 invested in 3 sets and the case.. Being able to take multiple inside , diagonal and outside measurements at clients made it worth it to me. Checking cabinets & drawers diagonally for squareness is a common use in the shop. As a set Rocklers version is absolutely the way to go. I had the Veritas heads that worked with shop made wooden flat bars but they flexed & warped too much. The new Veritas set with segmented aluminum rods seems overpriced just like the Woodpeckers set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yea Ive seen the Veritas set too and it will definitely get up there in price once you start adding more accessories/rods/etc to the total. I like how you pieced your kit together though, thats a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Plastic box I used for the various tips. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=64689&cat=1,44047,64684,64689 Get better Allen wrenches. The supplied ones are soft & wear fast. The plastic threads hold up fine just don't overtighten them. I just know a cop is going to overreact if they see a soft shotgun case in a van full of tools. A couple of clients have asked what's in the case already . https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/allen-durango-52-shotgun-case-16alnu52drngshtgngua/16alnu52drngshtgngua 2-48" rods lets you measure around 90" , they fit in the case and an opening wider than that shouldn't need such a tight fit anyways. http://www.rockler.com/rockler-3-in-1-bar-gauge plus the trammel heads are included. I had to draw a 30" circle & they worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 $300 seems a bit much in my world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 If you want brass tips and threaded sectioned rods then Lee Valley has what you want starting at $68 plus no waiting till September. I wanted several sets and when the Rockler set was on sale I bought those. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=69879&cat=1,43513,43553 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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