With many thanks to all who chimed in regarding the new and improved AngleMaster Pro, we have finalized the design.
Here are the features;
- Both legs are now magnetized. This is actually really handy–you will likely agree when in use.
- The level accessory is pictured and it is an accessory option–not everybody will use it, although it is fun to discover angles in space.
- Pictured is the “thin blade” shoe. For those that like static setups, this is ideal.
- Currently, the following shoes will be available as an accessory kit, the thin blade, one non-magnetic hook shoe (use the AMPv2 like a “Speed Square”), and the “V” groove for use on cylindrical shapes (pipe, drill press, etc.). Note: the thin blade shoe also functions as a hook, but you will need two hook type soles if the thin blade is required when the tool is used flat.
- All of the shoes are toolless (we love when we can do this), they slide on the AMP legs and the knurled knobs adjust push rods to register the shoe against the male dovetail.
The video showing the prototype in use will be up by weeks end.
Thanks again for your input and great suggestions. I haven’t had this much fun working on project since the Jointmaker Pro!
Pre-orders will open before weeks end. We expect delivery by June.
–John
PS: We now use the AMPv2 to calibrate our squares–if this is not the most confidence inducing tool we have ever made, I need to find a new line of work.
John,
Very cool! Thanks for asking for and using your customers ideas. I can’t think of any company that I’ve done business with that does that. In my opinion; not only is the end product better, the “journey” is a blast! I’ll be ordering a complete set.
-Rutager
John,
I could not agree more with Rutager. Your products and your ideas are incredible and I absolutely love owning as much as I do of your tools.
Fred
The thing looks very cool. Also really like the list of upgrades. Can’t wait to order one.
Gorgeous rendering – as always. At first I thought the knurled knobs were wheels, so you could slide the AMP along a piece (or something). I was trying to imagine what you’d use them for – but then I read the text. Disappointing. They’re just knobs. Surely wheels would have been good for something.
Amazing tool, John. It’s been fun seeing the sorts of input you generated from your customers. I love the intellectual challenge of imagining how I might use something as novel as the AMP, and what might make it more functional. It’ll be fun to get my hands on one!
– Peter
Laser pointers! You need to make it so you could attach a laser pointer to one (or both) legs to draw angles in space (or at least far far away from the AMP). I’d bet someone would find that useful in some context. I guess the v-groove attachment would work for that, as long as the laser from the pointer was exactly axial.
– Peter
Peter,
Who are you trying to kid? You just want a laser pointer so you can have an excuse to show the cool tool to your students! “Oh, this pointer, it’s really for finding angles, but I mis-placed my regular one, let me show you all the other stuff it can do!” Seriously, that’s a great idea if you can get a good laser.
-Rutager
I like the laser pointer idea. If I’m making a corner cabinet and/or corner countertops that would be very nice for finding out the corner angle. Just sticking a square in the corner never works because of mud buildup in the very corners.
John,
I have to agree with Peter and the rest about having a laser pointer.J.C. you might want to clean up those corners and get rid of the mud. 😮 Truly just kidding.
Fred
We will research the laser idea–it won’t be available out of the chute, but with the new leg design, we can attach anything.
–John
ANYTHING?!? Have you tried attaching it to Louie dog?
– Peter
Louie runs in circles…no need for angularity.