Reddit reviews General Tools 833 Plastic Contour Gauge, Profile Gauge, Shape Duplicator, 10-Inch (254mm), Precisely Copy Irregular Shapes For Perfect Fit and Easy Cutting
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PRECISE SHAPE DUPLICATION- Easily copy any shape or duplicate a profile exactly for woodworking or tile flooring/linoleum installation where you want to replicate the shape of moldings or match cut outs around door casings and pipesPERFECT PROFILES- 3" (76mm) deep fingers will measure profiles up to 1-1/4" (32mm) precisely record the cross-sectional shape of a surfaceEXTRA LENGTH- 10” gauge is ideal for woodworking, linoleum installation, ceramic tile installation or any job where contour duplication is essential. Two tools can be combined when 20” base is neededDURABLE- Made from tough, durable plastic that will not scratch the original finish of the shape being duplicated or rustEASY TO USE AND STORE- Simply press the tool’s teeth onto a shape and trace. Four magnets on the back allow for easy storage
Countour Gage - $18.
Or what looks like this exact one, $9.
I think the tool you are looking for is a contour gauge like this https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour/dp/B000E36098
Something like this would work:
https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour/dp/B000E36098
Nice work OP! Any reason you didn't choose an under-mount sink? Also for future weird tile cuts get a profile gauge: https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour/dp/B000E36098
A contour gauge?
A profile tool like this https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour/dp/B000E36098 makes quick work of it. I use 1 for auto body work to match 1 side to the other perfectly. Also great for laying wood floor and matching the molding.
Depending on the object size, a contour gauge like this will help you transfer the design accurately to paper.
Might be worth posting photos and/or profile outlines in /r/woodworking or something. Some moldings are made up of multiple pieces stacked together. Some are made from a combination of relatively common router bits take in multiple, creatively angled passes. If the trim is very old, it's quite likely that this is how it was made.
> getting accurate measurements off of paint covered trim
Scrape the paint off of a small section? You can use a contour gauge to get a really accurate reading of the curve. Then you just need to measure the thickness. You could probably just find a section with the least erratic paint build up, get the contour, and smooth out any irregularities by eye in your drawing.
https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour/dp/B000E36098
About 19 bucks and solid measuring.
I think for that application, I'd rather use a contour gauge - this plastic holds it shape generally, but does have some springback after released, so it wouldn't be exactly the contour you were trying to bend it to.