Angle Block Fabrication

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I just made a pair of 45 degree angle blocks and they look like they will fit my needs. A 12 inch rotary
table was used to set the angles. I can see no discernable inaccuracy using my 90 degree square and
the pair measures side for side within a couple thousandths. I know I could buy a set for 30 dollars or so
but what would be the fun in that? Also pictured is a 30-60-90 triangle I made a few weeks ago.
Accuracy could be increased by grinding the angles after milling them out but for now good enough...
I bought a 5 foot piece of mild steel 1/4 x 4 inches so have enough material to make a bunch more
if the spirit moves me.IMG_0606.JPG
 
Very nice.. Now when you want to get fancy....get some o-1 and make some ...then harden and then grind..Can never have to many of those items.
 
Having checked the price on O1, I am going to have to stick with the mild steel for now. Does anyone
have an opinion on an inexpensive source for O1 in 1/4 x 4 inches? I think I will have to go to the
scrap yard and have a look maybe.....or be happy with the mild steel....
 
Looks good ! They will be very useful and by stacking them, you can obtain any angle from 15 to 90 degrees in 15 degree increments :)
 
I got a screamin deal on some 5/16 x 3 on ebay once...I checked there and there isn't much for deals at the moment. I really like the angle blocks that go in the vice and have a 90 degree ledge at the end to keep the part from sliding down. The tallest one is 1" and they are 1/4" thick by 3" long. O-1 in 1/4 x 1" is much cheaper.
 
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