Rex Krueger

Patron Version Video: The CR Dovetail Square (Patreon)

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2024-12-06 19:22:49

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Friends:

I've been frustrated with dovetail layout tools for a long time. Most of the layout gauges out there are cheap and flimsy, or they're expensive and they only do one thing. And I get irritated switching back and forth between an angle gauge and a square.

I've often thought: "Why can't the square and the gauge just be one tool?"

So, I did something about it. Today, we're launching the Compass Rose Dovetail Square: a layout gauge and precision try-square in a single tool. This idea has been tried before, but the results have been a little clumsy. I think our square is elegant and useful.

And just like any tool release, Patrons get special perks!

Use the code GETSQUARE to take $5 off the introductory sale price. Patrons also get exclusive access to our limited stock of cosmetic seconds. These are perfectly functional tools with minor blemishes. We can give a deep discount on these and you can take an additional $5 off with the code GETSQUARE. We have fewer than 50 of these, so they won't last.

And we're delighted to announce the return of the Compass Rose Vise Block! It's the same great solution for holding your work, but now printed from PETG. And, we now have a left-handed version.

Everything is ready for purchase right now at www.compassrosetools.com and we're shipping in time for Christmas (or your winter holiday of choice.)

And here are all the links in one place:

Dovetail Square: https://www.compassrosetools.com/store/p/dovetail-square
Dovetail Square SECONDS: https://www.compassrosetools.com/store/p/dovetail-square-second
Vise Block: https://www.compassrosetools.com/store/p/vise-block
Vise Block LEFTHANDED: https://www.compassrosetools.com/store/p/vise-block-lefty

We've worked hard on these tools. We hope you like them.

--Rex

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