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techtalk:ref:tools109 [2019/05/28 15:41] hippysmack [Telescoping Bore Gauge (snap gauge)] |
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| Each arm snaps toward opposing sides in the bore (hence the slang 'snap gauge'). \\ | Each arm snaps toward opposing sides in the bore (hence the slang 'snap gauge'). \\ | ||
| The arms are rounded on the ends and they will self center in the bore. \\ | The arms are rounded on the ends and they will self center in the bore. \\ | ||
| + | They usually come in a kit. This one's from Harbor Freight and works great. \\ | ||
| + | The ends are curved as to not catch a corner or thickness of a flat end as in a caliper. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:telescoping_bore_gauge_kit_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:telescoping_bore_gauge_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | ||
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| * The measurement is found by forward and backward movement in the bore with the gauge loose and with a slight drag. | * The measurement is found by forward and backward movement in the bore with the gauge loose and with a slight drag. | ||
| * When you feel you are at the correct distance, (pulling straight in the bore with a slight drag on the tool), tighten the nut to keep that arm length. | * When you feel you are at the correct distance, (pulling straight in the bore with a slight drag on the tool), tighten the nut to keep that arm length. | ||
