Bevel

A beveled edge refers to an edge of a structure that is not perpendicular to the faces of the piece. The words bevel and chamfer overlap in usage; in general usage they are often interchanged, while in technical usage they may sometimes be differentiated as shown in the image at right.

Contents 1 Applications 1.1 Cutting tools 1.2 Graphic design 1.3 Glass and mirrors 1.4 Geology 1.5 Sports 1.6 Cards 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

Applications

Cutting tools

Most cutting tools have a beveled edge which is apparent when one examines the grind. Bevel angles can be duplicated using a sliding T bevel.

Graphic design

Typographic bevels are shading and artificial shadows that emulate the appearance of a 3-dimensional letter. The bevel is a relatively common effect in graphic editors such as Photoshop. As such, it is in widespread use in mainstream logos and other design elements.

Glass and mirrors

Beveled edges are a common aesthetic nicety added to window panes and mirrors.

Geology

Geologists refer to any slope of land into a stratum of different elevation as a bevel.^[1]

Sports

In waterskiing, a bevel is the transition area between the side of the ski and the bottom of the ski. Beginners tend to prefer sharp bevels, which allow the ski to glide on the water surface.^[2]

Cards

With a deck of cards, you can slide the top portion back so that the back of the deck is at an angle. This can be used in card tricks; see also Glossary of conjuring terms.

See also

• Chamfer
• Taper

References

1. ^ Anvil Point – Some examples of bevels in landscape. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
2. ^ About.com or Goode Water Skis. Retrieved January 26, 2007.

External links

• Choosing and Using Squares – This Old House

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