Profile gauge YATO YT-70870, steel, working width 15 cm

YATO YT-70870 is a steel profile gauge with a 15 cm working width designed to copy and transfer complex shapes and contours. The tool consists of a dense array of thin steel pins that adjust to edges, curves and irregular surfaces, allowing precise tracing of profiles for carpentry, tiling, flooring, metalwork and general repair. Its steel construction provides durability for repeated workshop and on-site use while maintaining the stiffness needed for consistent measurement transfer.

Advantages

The steel pins conform closely to profiles for accurate replication and reduce slip when held against surfaces. The 15 cm working width covers typical mouldings and trim while remaining compact enough for tight spaces. Full-steel construction increases longevity and resists deformation under regular use. The simple mechanical design requires no calibration and enables quick shape capture and transfer to workpieces or templates.

Suitable for

• Carpentry and cabinetmaking for copying mouldings and joints
• Tiling and flooring when matching irregular edges and cutouts
• Metalwork for transferring complex contours to sheet or plate
• General repair and renovation tasks where precise profile replication is needed
• Hobby and DIY projects involving trim, frames or decorative elements

Key specifications

• Material: steel body and steel pins for durability
• Working width: 15 cm for medium-sized profiles
• Pin spacing: closely pitched pins for fine contour capture
• Compact footprint suitable for confined working areas
• Mechanical, non-powered operation for straightforward use

How to use

Press the profile gauge firmly against the object whose contour you need to copy so the steel pins fully conform to the shape. Lock or hold the pins in place if the design requires, then transfer the captured profile by placing the gauge against the target workpiece and tracing along the outer pin line with a pencil or scribe. For best accuracy, ensure the gauge is held perpendicular to the surface and avoid lateral movement while capturing or transferring the profile.

Usage recommendations

Clean pins after use to remove debris and prevent sticking; store the gauge in a dry place to avoid corrosion. For particularly delicate surfaces, place a thin protective sheet between the gauge and the workpiece to prevent marking. Use the 15 cm working width to handle typical trim and moulding sizes, and consider multiple overlapping captures for profiles longer than the gauge.