Taper gauge

[mklotz]

Saw this on another forum...



Too crude to measure the taper but a handy way to make a gauge for duplicating a taper when the original can't be mounted in the lathe.

[jimfols]

Thank you. Mainly because the thought never would have entered my mind.

[mklotz]

Thank you. Mainly because the thought never would have entered my mind.

Also, remember that your combination square can be configured into a decent deep throat caliper. Here's the technique...

Improvised deep throat calipers