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

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


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

On Dec 5, 2:35*pm, Wilfred Xavier Pickles
wrote:
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

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:

http://www.amazon.com/TTC-Piece-Prec...4860&sr =1-31

Bob in NC

Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote the following:
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

No bells on wafer type feelers
But would any of these help you out?
http://www.google.com/search?q=gap+f...w=1280&bih=807
or: http://preview.tinyurl.com/7jvgv8x

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In Hamptonburgh, NY
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On 12/5/2011 1:35 PM, Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote:

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?

Setup Blocks:

http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

I 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:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...,43456&p=66917

Simply 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.

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Last update: 4/15/2010
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http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

"Bob Verne" wrote in message
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On Dec 5, 2:35 pm, Wilfred Xavier Pickles
wrote:
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

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:

http://www.amazon.com/TTC-Piece-Prec...4860&sr =1-31
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He did say "wafers". That leads me to believe that space blocks are what he
is thinking such as:
http://www.amazon.com/TTC-Piece-Roun...17284&sr= 1-1

On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:35:12 -0600, 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?

Set up blocks.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...=1,43513,51657

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


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?

Gauge blocks are what you're probably thinking of.

Try one of these for setting up your machines, though:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...height%20gauge
http://goo.gl/2bwdX old style

--
With every experience, you alone are painting your
own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.
-- Oprah Winfrey

On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:07:01 -0600, Swingman wrote:

Setup Blocks:

http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

I 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:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...,43456&p=66917

Simply 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.

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

On 5-Dec-2011, Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote:

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

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

On Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:29:47 GMT, "Greg" wrote:

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

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

On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:31:40 -0600, 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.

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.

On Monday, December 5, 2011 3:07:01 PM UTC-5, Swingman wrote:
On 12/5/2011 1:35 PM, Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote:

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?

Setup Blocks:

http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

I 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:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...,43456&p=66917

Simply 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.

--
www.eWoodShop.com
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

I have these and they are indispensable.

http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

-Jim

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:01 -0800 (PST), jtpr
I have these and they are indispensable.
http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

I always wondered. What are the holes for in the 123 block?

"Dave" wrote in message ...

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:31:01 -0800 (PST), jtpr
I have these and they are indispensable.
http://www.veritastools.com/products/Page.aspx?p=66

I always wondered. What are the holes for in the 123 block?
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Clamping for fixture use. Often the holes are threaded for this purpose.