Tool - name and source?

[Wilfred Xavier Pickles]

Looks like little (I think metal) wafers, used to measure/compare thicknesses. (Presumably) One for 1/32", one for 1/16", etc etc. Principally used by machinists?

I saw them described in a Woodsmith years ago, thought "I've needed those for years!" and *thought* I'd remember the name and get around to finding a source eventually. Hah! :-)

Ring any bells?

Thx, Will

[news]

Feeler gauge?

[Bob Verne]

They are called gage blocks or gauge blocks. They come in rather large sets, for use by machinists and their QC inspectors. Don't know of any specifically made for the lower tolerance requirements of woodworking applications. If I only needed a few, I guess I'd be tempted to make my own from some stable hardwood with a planer and micrometer

Here is one:

in NC

[willshak]

Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote the following:

No bells on wafer type feelers But would any of these help you out?

[Swingman]

Setup Blocks:

keep a set of these close by the table saw all the time, and another set in a drawer in the work bench.

Another handy item for use as shims, and can also be used as setup blocks in a pinch:

cannot express how handy the latter are ... I keep a handful in my shop apron and use them constantly for measuring, and shimming to a

1/32". Greatest thing since shirt pockets ... get the ones from Lee Valley, they are special made for them and work the best.

[CW]

They are called gage blocks or gauge blocks. They come in rather large sets, for use by machinists and their QC inspectors. Don't know of any specifically made for the lower tolerance requirements of woodworking applications. If I only needed a few, I guess I'd be tempted to make my own from some stable hardwood with a planer and micrometer

Here is one:

did say "wafers". That leads me to believe that space blocks are what he is thinking such as:

[Dave]

On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:35:12 -0600, Wilfred Xavier Pickles

Set up blocks.

[Larry Jaques]

Gauge blocks are what you're probably thinking of.

Try one of these for setting up your machines, though:

old style

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[Wilfred Xavier Pickles]

Thanks twice! These are what I need. And I expect a few other forum-folk might decide they also need 'em. Especially for only $5.95.

Thanks also to Dave.

Cheers, Will

[Greg]

Your thinking of gage blocks or setup gage blocks but they come in large sets of around 128 peices and they are usually from 1" down to less than a 64th in size. Enco sells a set that might be what your looking for. Hope this helps

Greg

[Wilfred Xavier Pickles]

It does help. Jeez, < 1/64? I'd love to have a set, but I couldn't justify the expense, wouldn't use them that often.

Thanks, Will

[Dave]

On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:31:40 -0600, Wilfred Xavier Pickles

Normally, an array of setup blocks wouldn't be the expense you're imagining. One normally wouldn't own 64 pieces to make up an inch for example. Combining different sizes will make up a large array of dimensions.

[jtpr]

[Dave]

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:01 -0800 (PST), jtpr

[CW]

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:01 -0800 (PST), jtpr

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Clamping for fixture use. Often the holes are threaded for this purpose.