Tag Archives: measure
Wire Gauges – Why They Are Useful
Though the tool pictured above is called a wire gauge (or gage), it is also used to measure the thickness of sheet metal. For a metal disc with holes in it, its price ($30-$50) can be a bit surprising to those new … Continue reading
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Tagged AWG, gage, gauge, measure, sheet, SWG, wire
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The Secret Power of the Sliding Gauge
The humble brass sliding gauge is a powerful tool, and no self-respecting Shoebox Studio should consider being without one. I have two. When one goes with me to teach classes, the other stays at home snug on my bench, just … Continue reading
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Tagged brass gauge, diameter, gauge, interior diameter, measure, scale, stone, Vernier
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