Thickness Gauge

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Looking for a thickness gauge to help with welder settings. Not yet skilled enough to eyeball sizes.
Reply:You mean like a cheap dial caliper? Or a ruler?
Reply:Sheet metal gauge?http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Pro...ng/5058-C.html"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Hi, Sidney.You may like the Miller Material Thickness Gauge 229895 that comes with the Miller 140AS, 180AS, and 211AS.  You can see it and order it here for $3.45:http://store.cyberweld.com/mimathga.htmlor direct from Miller for $3.28:http://store.millerwelds.com/commerc...?ProdID=229895or ask your local Miller dealer to order you a couple.I have 2-3 of them and keep one with my 211AS all the time.Last edited by wb4rt; 12-06-2012 at 08:46 AM.Reason: add infoBurt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:Got it..thanks to everyone. I'll get the Miller one and keep it near my machine
Reply:Get Two there small.......then you will have one to go with your other welder that you will get...
Reply:I like the one of the link that Oldendum posted.  Here's a pic of that particular gauge.... Attached ImagesLincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:SuperArc: any idea where I can get one like that? Stay thirsty my friend!
Reply:Harry Epstien's is pretty local to me so I just stop in when I am in the city.  They do ship.Search ENCO, McMaster-Carr, or any of the other usual suspects.  http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...&PARTPG=INLMK3RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:Originally Posted by Sweet SidneySuperArc: any idea where I can get one like that? Stay thirsty my friend!
Reply:General and Starrett ($$) also make the same round gauge.  The PEC gauge from Epstein's is a blem and is priced accordingly.  Amazon has the General gauge:[ame]http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-21-Standard-Sheet/dp/B00004T7T9[/ame]Eastwood has one marked in decimals.[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Eastwood-Sheet-Metal-Gauge/dp/B002TM16H8/ref=pd_cp_hi_2[/ame]Last edited by Oldendum; 12-07-2012 at 08:09 AM."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Thanks Old for the help.
Reply:You're welcome.  PEC makes nice tools.  http://www.productsengineering.com/"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumEastwood has one marked in decimals.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumYou're welcome.  PEC makes nice tools.  http://www.productsengineering.com/
Reply:Eastwood version, $10. shipped.  If the numbers are etched, that is a steal.http://compare.ebay.com/like/3707056...Types&var=sbar"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder