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Category: Measuring and marking

Feeler Gauge Sizes & Types

Post author By OP
Post date January 1, 2022

Feeler gauges are a mechanical instrument for measuring the width of narrow gaps. These gauges have a sizing system and come in many different types, which is a common source of confusion. This article explains feeler gauges sizes and types for each application. Feeler gauges come in sets of 12 to 32 blades and span […]

Measuring and marking

Why Use Automatic Center Punches?

Post author By OP
Post date July 31, 2020

Punching your hole centers is an absolute essential for accurate drilling – it is one of the few ways of making sure the drill bit starts where you intend it to. Traditionally, this task has been achieved with a manual punch and a hammer, but there is a smarter alternative: an automatic center punch. With […]