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Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:05 pm
by John DiMaggio
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.
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:15 pm
by ken cierp
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:32 pm
by John DiMaggio
Thanks Ken!!!
Looked on ebay. Might go digital. Getting old and so are my eyes.
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:03 pm
by Kevin in California
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
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:15 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I have that on a list of things to buy.
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:45 pm
by ken cierp
Nice tool -- great price!
Re: Thickness Gauge or Caliper
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:44 am
by John DiMaggio
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.