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Works great - I chose this one after borrowing a friend’s who had a different brand (don’t remember the name sorry) and while it contoured around whatever you wanted easily - it crucially didn’t have a lock mechanism (to keep the shape of what you are drawing out for cutting)I found while not unusable - the other contour gauge (without this lock mechanism) would often get slightly bumped out of place if I wasn’t able to cut the material in situ (right there and then) which as I do most of my cutting at a bench outside wasn’t ideal.This one comes with the tiny hex bar for adjusting the resistance of the contour ‘strips’ (for lack of a better word) though would have been nice to have this housed somewhere on the gauge (comes taped to the underside when you receive the item in its box).But the lock mechanism is the start of the show - which is integral to the gauge and is not another thing to loseIf you haven’t invested in a hex multitool of differing sizes - it’s probably time to - I have and it’s worth its weight in gold from assembling flat pack furniture to keeping my bike fittings tight and squared away to DIY projects etc. it’s why the loose hex key/bar that comes with this isn’t really a significant minus in my books - but if you haven’t got a multitool of various sized hex bars handy - you’ll need to keep the little one provided extra safe.I can see some projects - particularly if you’re contour gauging something that bends easily - like a thin plastic container for example - needing the contour strips quite loose so they do their job without pushing too hard or morphing the object you want it to measure around.Overall - really happy and worth looking at the seller options for a keen price as it does seem the Saker Contour Guage can vary in price by quite a bit. Hope this info helps 👍

Although I have yet to use it, I think it is a good tool.The fingers seem to be rugged enough for the task. It has a locking leverthat is firm enough to hold the fingers after a measurement.

Love this product. I get flooring job done in half the time. Very accurate and easy to use. You have to try this product. You will love it too.

I got this for my husband for Christmas. He used it at work and he say it’s so simple to use and make work a bit easier. He say, work smarter, not harder. Its get the job done.

The Saker Contour Gauge Profile Tool is a fantastic gift for anyone who loves DIY projects or home improvement! I got this for a friend who enjoys carpentry, and it has quickly become one of their go-to tools. The 10-inch gauge is a great size for measuring intricate shapes and contours, and the adjustable lock feature ensures the measurements stay in place without any shifting or distortion.It’s made of durable material and feels solid in hand. The teeth of the gauge are flexible, making it easy to trace even curved or oddly-shaped surfaces accurately. I especially love how simple it is to use—just press the tool against the surface, lock it in place, and you have a perfect outline for replication.The fact that it’s adjustable makes it versatile for a variety of projects, whether it’s flooring, molding, or even pipe fitting. It’s a thoughtful, practical gift that would work well for both men and women who enjoy hands-on work. I highly recommend the Saker Contour Gauge for anyone who enjoys precision work in their projects!