Thickness Gauge or Caliper

John DiMaggio · Post by **John DiMaggio** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:05 pm

What is everyone using for measuring thickness of tops, bottoms, sides etc.?

Usual luthier tool suppliers want a small fortune for calipers with long jaws.

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:15 pm

Some good ideas in this thread

http://acousticguitarconstructionforum. ... f=7&t=2071

John DiMaggio · Post by **John DiMaggio** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:32 pm

Thanks Ken!!!

Looked on ebay. Might go digital. Getting old and so are my eyes.

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:03 pm

I use these. I got mine a few years ago at Woodcraft for about $25. These work just fine with plenty of reach for measuring your tops, backs and sides, etc.

http://www.rockler.com/igaging-8-digita ... oC9ofw_wcB

Kevin

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:15 pm

I have that on a list of things to buy.

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:45 pm

Nice tool -- great price!

John DiMaggio · Post by **John DiMaggio** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:44 am

Ken,

Thanks for the ideas on building your own.

Here is what I came up with.

The 12 in deep throat C-Clamp was $25.00 on The Bay. The gauge was $15.00.

Acoustic Guitar Construction

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