Not pictured: actually using it to cut something and then successfully fitting it to the same thing they just measured. But hey, I guess measuring a bunch of random shit and then showing a different pre-cut tile being fitted around a completely unrelated pipe almost counts as a demonstration.
I did tile work for a little over a decade and never found contour gauges to be worth it. With enough practice, you can use craftsmen tricks to scribe a line just as accurately. For really difficult stuff, you mark it fat, cut it close, and then gradually work material away until you get the right fit
You say that, but I've only seen really small ones the size of a harmonica. I wish I'd seen this clip a week ago, would have things a lot easier for me.
Yes. But I'd still tell them that it's not a big deal when the person trying to sell it to them tries to hype it up and sell it for more than it's worth because of that hype
I want to say I can confirm this is true, but I was probably something like two years old the first time I saw a hammer and had the capacity to recognize it as one, and equally amazed by just about everything else in the world.
wouldnt surprise me if its more than 100, you can make it with corrugated cardboard and some wooden skewers, and i'm pretty sure these have been available for more than 100 years
Considering it's basically a bunch of rods through a bar, it must be ancient. Found a 100 year old patent application for it https://www.freepatentsonline.com/1542158.html looks like the person was trying to patent lining the holes in the bar with rubber to better hold the shape of the gauge. There is many more applications for basically the same device over the years
Also called a contour gauge, the US patent was filed in 1957. So close to 70 years and likely a good deal longer in some form or another before then. https://patents.google.com/patent/US2949674A/en
whitebbwolf
so you have discovered Contour gauges. I inherited one from my Grandfather. And I was born in the 70s
nojustsayitdont
Cool beans. Works for many things. It's big though, and so is limited as to it's uses. Also: incoming spam link in 5,4,3,2.......
Madringo
I own a similar one. I used it once in 4 years. It has become a toy for the kids now.
marksgeoff
Nice advert
zortroz
*Uses on weiner* No
perceptible change.
trinxter
It should be called a cat board.
apacheian
Profile gauge. Been out forever.
crazyfishlady
I don't need one of these, but every time I see one I kinda want one.
eronth
I like how we didn't show the result of most of these checks.
ede77222
That’s a very smart tool
clarkWhogotsanity
Like do people outside of the trades just not know some of this stuff has been around for years?
makeamericasmartagain9000
Measuring is one thing, but cutting a tile like that is another set of skills.
JimboTCB
Not pictured: actually using it to cut something and then successfully fitting it to the same thing they just measured. But hey, I guess measuring a bunch of random shit and then showing a different pre-cut tile being fitted around a completely unrelated pipe almost counts as a demonstration.
PleaseRespectMyAsshole
Thank you! I was annoyed that none of the measurement clips match up with the laying of the cut tile.
mikemundo
absolutely unnecessary tool
rebelgypsy
wazztastic
I have one of those. I don’t know how, but I still mess up my cuts sometimes.
BklynPunisher
Measure twice, cut once.
levelor
I have a few of those. They're great! https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1bWZiZ2hzYmt4dWQ4bnI5bGZrdDd0anNhbG9tZXMzanJpazRhYzV4bSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/6yKquSnGwI5Ak/200w.webp
lightfoot2
clever
MagnumRadhard
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1OWFsYXoyd2Z2NWR0bWthcGV6NWJqdmRndzBja3N1ZDZjZmszNTIxaiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/5xtDarIN81U0KvlnzKo/200w.webp
Cthulhuonabike
I did tile work for a little over a decade and never found contour gauges to be worth it. With enough practice, you can use craftsmen tricks to scribe a line just as accurately. For really difficult stuff, you mark it fat, cut it close, and then gradually work material away until you get the right fit
Someshithead241
It's a profile gauge. A very common and widely available tool that people are advertising like it's revolutionary
vmos
You say that, but I've only seen really small ones the size of a harmonica. I wish I'd seen this clip a week ago, would have things a lot easier for me.
DarkRedCape
Also known as a contour gauge.
Fidregore
Relevant XKCD https://xkcd.com/1053/
zerogenix
some people still have a sense of wonder and are not jaded, let them have it
LetThemEatPie
STL?
StellaMatutina
A great illustration of how common sense to some is wonderment to others
NinjablazerZero
People who don't use tools are easily awed at the sight of tools.
If you had someone who has never heard of a hammer, and then showed them a hammer for the first time in their lives, they'd be reacting the same way.
Someshithead241
Yes. But I'd still tell them that it's not a big deal when the person trying to sell it to them tries to hype it up and sell it for more than it's worth because of that hype
Revicus
I want to say I can confirm this is true, but I was probably something like two years old the first time I saw a hammer and had the capacity to recognize it as one, and equally amazed by just about everything else in the world.
vmos
woooooooossssshhhhh
circlebreaker
I'd never heard of them before a few years ago. How old is the tech., are we talking 20 years, 50, or 100+?
xzinik
wouldnt surprise me if its more than 100, you can make it with corrugated cardboard and some wooden skewers, and i'm pretty sure these have been available for more than 100 years
Snooj
My grandfather had a smaller version at least 50 years ago.
HairyBrit
Let's put it this way. I bought one of those when I bought my first house. That was 1984. They weren't exactly new then!
SciencePetsComputers
Considering it's basically a bunch of rods through a bar, it must be ancient. Found a 100 year old patent application for it https://www.freepatentsonline.com/1542158.html looks like the person was trying to patent lining the holes in the bar with rubber to better hold the shape of the gauge. There is many more applications for basically the same device over the years
circlebreaker
Badprenup
Also called a contour gauge, the US patent was filed in 1957. So close to 70 years and likely a good deal longer in some form or another before then. https://patents.google.com/patent/US2949674A/en
circlebreaker
BigEasyZuka
Mid to early 1800s. Around 1830 but not known for sure IIRC.
circlebreaker
Way older than I'd assumed +1
firlefranz
Yes. https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlejB2anBqMmgzYzVrOW13a20xb3F4dHBxN2x6Nzd0bmZhZHZ1MmxneiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/3o752mkVmOpzaSxRo4/giphy.mp4
MelfsAcidArrow
I have one from my grandfather that is at least 70 years old
circlebreaker
Oh wow, well used then. Always nice to inherit well-made tools.
MelfsAcidArrow
the set of Stanley planes was a veritable gold mine.
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circlebreaker
Can we get a photo of that baby?
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circlebreaker
That's cool, NBD, thanks for the description.
Sorrontis
I'm using this on my wife's butt
Namotatop
how cute
ChaseRedMoon
You should post the results for science
cepacolusmaximus
that's just a ruler, bro
PossumPoop
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJldXpmZjVoMnV3M3FzajR1N2tzem5sZzRzdjByZG1tYno2YmVpMnp1byZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/dt5wUdCvLWQghI7xqy/giphy.mp4
DaveSamsonite
Pics or it didn't happen.
Iguessyouwerewrong3
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1cGNzOWxneXFpNGs5Z3E2MDVuZmJ1bmhsOW5iZ2o1Z2Mwa2VydWgzbyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/TjeW6P8Yn2Iniwldwc/200w.webp you can queue like everyone else
Jaqdakloun
Me too
BurlRavenscroft
If you lock it into place before you do and make her think she has the flattest ass in the world, I will pay for your funeral
Sorrontis
lo-fucking-l
ps238principal
I also choose this guy's wife's butt.
DasBeaker
I also choose this persons butt’s wife.
theskirrid
Won't work, this is the largest they make 😜
echoawoo
nuhuuh they make 3d ones too
Magnar1183
Joke's on you, I'm into women who need two stools to sit comfortably!
dasAchteck
bolt two of them together
WheelieNelson420
I think he meant depth
DaveSamsonite
Big enough for Mrs. Samsonite! She smol.
Sorrontis
why would you attack someone who's not here to defend herself. shame sir. I shame you! Good day!
SocoFox
Ay man, these days it might be a compliment.
theskirrid
UnoriginalPieceOfRepeatingShit
Sounded more like a compliment to me
Sorrontis
that thing is a meter wide.... I like a nice firm rump.
FurtiveGlancer
Wow - are you serious?! That was a joke!
Sorrontis
wow - are you serious?! That was a joke!
FurtiveGlancer
Didnt read like a joke and no /S