SKU: VER-158 | MPN: 50K0901

Veritas Bevel Gauge

Name: Veritas Bevel Gauge
Brand: Veritas
SKU: VER-158
Price: 15.90 USD
Availability: InStock

$15.90

Description Reviews Q&A

The Veritas Bevel Gauge is a compact, reliable tool for checking and maintaining bevel angles on chisels, plane irons, turning tools, and other edge tools. Designed with multiple precision-cut slots that correspond to common sharpening angles, it allows you to quickly verify edge geometry or replicate an existing bevel with confidence.

Made from solid brass, the gauge is durable and gentle on sharp edges, making it ideal for use directly at the sharpening station. The deep, clearly defined slots provide secure registration against the tool edge, ensuring consistent angle checks without slipping. Whether you’re touching up an edge or maintaining consistent bevels across multiple tools, the Veritas Bevel Gauge helps keep your sharpening precise and repeatable.

Key Features:

Checks common bevel angles quickly and accurately
Solid brass construction won’t damage cutting edges
Deep slots ensure secure, slip-free registration
Compact size for sharpening stations and toolkits
Ideal for chisels, plane irons, and turning tools

Bevel Angles: 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°.

Frequently Asked Questions

What angles does the Veritas Bevel Gauge check?

It checks seven common bevel angles: 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, and 45°. Explore more sharpening supplies.

What is the Veritas Bevel Gauge made of?

It is made of solid brass, which is durable and gentle on cutting edges so it won't dull or nick your tools during use.

What tools can I check with it?

You can check and maintain bevel angles on chisels, plane irons, turning tools, and other edge tools.

How do the slots keep readings accurate?

The deep, clearly defined slots provide secure registration against the tool edge, so the gauge won't slip and you get a reliable angle check every time.

Can I replicate an existing bevel with it?

Yes. By matching your tool's edge to the corresponding slot, you can verify and replicate an existing bevel to keep angles consistent across multiple tools.

Will the gauge damage my sharp edges?

No. The solid brass construction is gentle on sharp edges, making it safe to use directly at the sharpening station.

Is it small enough for a toolkit?

Yes. It has a compact size that fits easily at a sharpening station or in a toolkit, so it is always on hand when you need to check an angle.

Who makes the Bevel Gauge?

It is made by Veritas, a trusted brand for precision sharpening and layout tools.

When should I use the bevel gauge?

Use it when touching up an edge or maintaining consistent bevels across a set of tools, ideally alongside diamond & water stones for honing.

Is it useful for woodturners?

Yes. It works for turning tools as well as chisels and plane irons, helping turners keep consistent bevel angles on their gouges and skews.

Veritas Bevel Gauge