Replacement Blade Pair for our Thicknessing Gauge. Made from Swedish Spring Steel, 050" (1.27mm) thick, hardened to RC 52.
The Thicknessing Gauge acts as a scraper, and so both blades cut with a burr. The bevel on the blade is 45°. To sharpen, first hone the bevel lightly on 150 grit sandpaper or a medium stone. Remove the burr raised by honing, then re-establish the burr with a carbide burnisher.
Blades are made from Swedish Spring Steel, 050" (1.27mm) thick, hardened to RC 52.
Blades should be kept lightly oiled or waxed to prevent rust. We recommend Jojoba Oil, a plant based oil product that is non-toxic, odor-free and easy to use. Also, in our shop, we use a fine abrasive handblock to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and blades. Jojoba Oil and abrasive handblocks are available from us.
