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Default Tool - name and source?

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


Feeler gauge?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=30-14082377-2