Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
82 - Golden Ratio Calipers
Here is a link to the free plans:
kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/plans-for-the-golden-ratio-calipers
These are a fantastic little tool to check and design projects in your shop to see if they fit the Golden Ratio, or Golden Mean.
This is a ratio that is found in nearly everything in the natural world from insects to plants and animals and even from DNA to the Milky Way galaxy.
As it turns out the ratio happens to be the most aesthetically pleasing set of dimensions there are. People naturally see the beauty quickly in shapes that meet these proportions.
I have a link below to a free set of plans to make your own. And I want to give a shout-out to my friend Colin Polzin from Australia, who was using a homemade set on a video a few weeks back. It gave me the idea to show everyone how to make their own and gave me a little chance to talk about the science & wonder of the story around it.
Colin is new to YouTube, but you can find his channel here.
youtube.com/channel/UC2A5dBzonBWa9fZRl5PXi1g
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
50-151 Belt with 5" Disc Sander, 1" x 30" amzn.to/3Z4oyKx
Grizzly Drill Press - amzn.to/3jki7n6
Hand Sanding Block - amzn.to/3Rnsx1F
Materials:
100 Sets Rivet Screws amzn.to/41w6laC
Watco Danish Oil Natural 1 Gl - 2 Pack - amzn.to/3jiupMN
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Link to the KFW Community Woodworking group. Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools: facebook.com/groups/KingsFineWoodworkingCommunity
Help support us through Patreon: patreon.com/KingsFineWoodworking
Purchase plans on our website: kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale
Please like and share our videos. Thank You!
We love teaching the world to do woodworking.
82 - Golden Ratio Calipers
Here is a link to the free plans:
kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/plans-for-the-golden-ratio-calipers
These are a fantastic little tool to check and design projects in your shop to see if they fit the Golden Ratio, or Golden Mean.
This is a ratio that is found in nearly everything in the natural world from insects to plants and animals and even from DNA to the Milky Way galaxy.
As it turns out the ratio happens to be the most aesthetically pleasing set of dimensions there are. People naturally see the beauty quickly in shapes that meet these proportions.
I have a link below to a free set of plans to make your own. And I want to give a shout-out to my friend Colin Polzin from Australia, who was using a homemade set on a video a few weeks back. It gave me the idea to show everyone how to make their own and gave me a little chance to talk about the science & wonder of the story around it.
Colin is new to YouTube, but you can find his channel here.
youtube.com/channel/UC2A5dBzonBWa9fZRl5PXi1g
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
50-151 Belt with 5" Disc Sander, 1" x 30" amzn.to/3Z4oyKx
Grizzly Drill Press - amzn.to/3jki7n6
Hand Sanding Block - amzn.to/3Rnsx1F
Materials:
100 Sets Rivet Screws amzn.to/41w6laC
Watco Danish Oil Natural 1 Gl - 2 Pack - amzn.to/3jiupMN
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Link to the KFW Community Woodworking group. Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools: facebook.com/groups/KingsFineWoodworkingCommunity
Help support us through Patreon: patreon.com/KingsFineWoodworking
Purchase plans on our website: kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale
Please like and share our videos. Thank You!
We love teaching the world to do woodworking.
