Thread Gages (Training Wheels for a Newbie)

[rgsparber]

A valuable skill is the ability to identify the thread size of bolts. But when you are first starting out, a gage is a handy assist. This article presents a few ideas on making your own gage.

If you are interested, please see

http://rick.sparber.org/TGTW.pdf


Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[Paul Jones]

Rick,

I can see where this design of thread gages would be very handy and much faster to use. Thanks for the posting.

Paul

[rgsparber]

I have updated the article to include a tool for identifying nuts.

[DIYer]

Thanks Rick! We've added your Nut Gage to our Measuring and Marking category, as well as to your builder page: Rick's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Nut Gage by Rick Sparber

tags: measurement

[DIYer]

Thanks Rick! We've added your Thread Gage to our Measuring and Marking category, as well as to your builder page: Rick's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Thread Gage by Rick Sparber

tags: measurement