Shinwa 1-15mm Taper Gauge with Metal Case

Shinwa 1-15mm Taper Gauge with Metal CaseThis taper gauge from Shinwa is a very useful tool for making a variety of measurements including size of dados, holes, pipes, gaps etc, between 1 and 15 mm. It can also be used to quickly set up plunge depths on drill presses and routers. When using the gauge to measure gaps between parallel surfaces the reading is read directly from the gauge and when measuring diameter, a correction is applied using the table on the back of the gauge to compensate

It works on tenon widths up to 51mm (2”)

as it will hold its edge longer under heat

1:6  1:7 1:8 and 60 mm (2

5 mm thick blades

They are made from S55C Steel and are designed to be used in portable drills and drill presses in addition to slower methods such as hand braces

While this level of accuracy is overkill for general woodworking use

which translates to a flatness of better than 7 µm (or 0

The square cut teeth on this riffler leave a fairly smooth surface

All blades are hand polished

The focus can be adjusted by turning the black ABS ring and there is a 10 mm square opening with length markings which allow measurements to be made optically

This 12 pocket leather tool roll is made by Rustic Town in India from very good quality buffalo leather and works well for holding chisels

It's dimensions are 15 mm x 22 mm x 5 mm and it is made from plated brass