Versatile Small Angle Plate

Here is a small, "home built", but very versatile toolmaker's angle plate I have had for many years. The size is 2-1/2" square on all sides with legs 1/2" thick. There is a pair of T-slots in both faces which accept Unimat T-bolts and nuts. You will note the two 45 degree beveled edges which allow holding the unit on a magnetic chuck at 45 degrees which is very handy for milling or grinding 45 degree angled features. Two intersecting V-grooves are provided at right angles which is handy for a multitude of opperations. Various fixtures can be made as required to hold components as needed. This has been my go to angle plate for all kinds of projects for ages and I would not want to be without it.
Feel free to ask any questions!

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old_toolmaker,
What kind of material was used to make this terrific tool. Was it some hot rolled steel angle or something a little more exotic. This sure looks like it would be a useful addition to the shop. Would you have any sketches of this device? Thanks for sharing.
shelly142

Shelly142,

The material used was hot rolled steel. The piece was sawn from a solid block to rough shape and finished milled to within .01" per side. It was then case hardened and surface ground to size on all flat surfaces. I don't have a drawing of it anymore but I might make a 2-D CAD detailed drawing soon.
Thank you for asking!

old_toolmaker,
Excellent, thank you for the info, it will certainly help.
shelly142

Shelly142,

You are welcome and thank you for your interest! I always enjoy talking about projects with others who are interested. That is one way I pick up ideas and helping one another at the same time.

old_toolmaker,
You do beautiful work and I'm glad that you share your knowledge and ideas with the forum.
Shelly142

Bravo that man, what a fantastic idea, thank you very much indeed for sharing such a wonderful tool :)

Nice angle plate. I see another to do project in my future.

Cheers, JR

Hey Dick
Cool design, love the feature of laying it down to do a 45°, nice work !

Doug

I love it!! And I’m glad to hear you used hot rolled steel, and case hardened it. I see so many beautiful tools posted on this site, and a lot seem to be beautifully finished o1 tool steel. I don’t even know where to get o1 or a comparative tool steel in thicker sizes. (Any advice on sources for tool steels is always appreciated) BUT I have to say that this is a beautiful little hot rolled steel fixture plate. Thank you for sharing!

jjr2001,

Glad you like it!

mbsilvia,

If you ever are looking for a source of steel check out speedymetals.com. They do an excellent job and cut to order also.

Thank You! From UNIMAT Size to PROXXON is ~Very Close~ so I will be doing one of these, "In time",

philip, from the Great Pacific NorthWET, Oregon Division