Woodworking Gap Gauge

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Woodworking Gap Gauge
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Description

Woodworking Gap Gauge

How many tedious test cuts and guesswork setups does it take to make simple joints? With Woodworking Gaps Gauge the answer is – one!
This Woodworking Gaps Gauge can precisely determine the joint sizes without fussy measuring.

This tool can be quickly gauging either the thickness of the material or inside dimension of a joint, the opposite end of the Gaps Gauge is perfectly set to the required size for the other half of the joint. Now, you can leave your ruler in your pocket. Don’t miss this sizing tool for common woodworking joints.

Features:

  • Professional use, providing extreme cutting accuracy, accurate scale, exquisite workmanship, high precision.
  • High Quality And Precision Scale: Our engineering architectural drawing ruler is made of high-quality metal material. Never rust. Professional level for the highest precision.

  • Easy to use, flexible operation, woodworker enthusiasts, designers, engineers, architects, students, teachers deserve it.
  • Material: aluminum alloy
  • Application: Gaps gauge
  • Model: T1, T2

Package includes:

  • 1 x Wood tenon measuring tool (T1) or
  • 1 x Wood tenon measuring tool (T2)
Reviews (72)

72 reviews for Woodworking Gap Gauge

  1. Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Menachem Fowler
    This is a very useful and versatile woodworking tool. I use it for many gap-measuring applications such as measuring the width of a mortise and then u...More
    This is a very useful and versatile woodworking tool. I use it for many gap-measuring applications such as measuring the width of a mortise and then using the other side to fine-tune the tenon. Same for dadoes and lots of other applications where you need to lock-in an inside/outside dimension and then compare it to the other mating piece(s), saw blade location, etc. This is a real time-saver for large-scale, repetitive operations where it's impractical to use the mating piece for test fits.

    The accuracy is fairly good but not super-precise. As you can see in the photos I posted, I set it to one inch and locked it down tight. I then compared the inside and outside dimensions using a dial caliper. The outside dimension was .004" long, and the inside dimension was .004" short. So the two sides are "off" by .008 inches, even if I precisely set one side at exactly 1 inch, i.e. without using the arrow scale. Granted that's a small amount for some applications but still a little disappointing.

    The tool is well made from what appears to be anodized aluminum. Everything is smooth and consistent. The sliding mechanism and lock screw work quite well, though I had to add a small amount of machine oil. It's scaled in both inches and millimeters. There are a few strange elements that I don't understand, like the two arms on the inside dimension side are different heights. There's also a 20mm groove on that side that doesn't serve any purpose that I can tell.

    Overall, this is definitely a useful gadget to have around the workshop. It's well made and should be quite durable over time. I thought the accuracy was a slight disappointment. But with some extremely careful filing, I might be able to tune that in a little closer.
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Ifan Whitney
    This is a bit challenging to review. When I received the gauge, I was not able to loosen the adjustment knob by hand. My initial guess was that the kn...More
    This is a bit challenging to review. When I received the gauge, I was not able to loosen the adjustment knob by hand. My initial guess was that the knob was just tightened too much during final assembly, so I used pliers to loosen and remove the knob. Then I could tell that the adjustment screw had been cross-threaded into the tool body during assembly.

    I checked the thread pitch and used an M6/1.0 tap and tie to clean up the threads. It wasn’t a difficult fix, but the manufacturer should be more careful. Not everyone has a tap and die set handy.

    For this review, I'll assume that the assembly defect with the one I got is not typical.

    It was a bit difficult to determine from the ad exactly what this tool is used for. The tool consists of two body parts (anodized aluminum, I think) and a knob that will tighten the two parts together. The two body parts are "L" shaped, and the scale shows the distance between the outside edges of the feet. The distance on the scale is also the size of the gap between the body parts. So you can use this gauge to measure outside distance or inside distance, and you can use the tool to transfer an outside measurement to an inside measurement and vice versa.

    One side is marked in 1/16" increments; the other side is marked in millimeters.

    The markings are very accurate, and at a given setting, distance between the body parts and the outside of the "feet" is the same. (Measured with a caliper, no more than 1/128" variation.) The thickness of the feet establishes the lower limit of the tool's range. Measuring range is about 13/64" to 2".

    As an example, you might use this gauge to capture the thickness of a board and compare that with the inside width of a dado.

    A nice improvement would be to add a vernier scale.

    In any case, this is a well-made, accurate, useful and reasonably priced tool. I deducted a point for the careless final assembly, but I like this tool quite a lot.
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Bertha Kelly
    This measuring tool is solidly made of aluminum. The measurement scales appear to be printed on the surface and are visible. The maximum measurement p...More
    This measuring tool is solidly made of aluminum. The measurement scales appear to be printed on the surface and are visible. The maximum measurement possible using the slider is about 1 1/8th of an inch or about 27mm. The gauge can be tightened so as to retain the measurement obtained. It is a simple but useful measurement tool.
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Kavan Deleon
    there is lots of these on the market which range in price greatly, like 4x
    the value of this tool is, you can get a measurement from one end, either ...More
    there is lots of these on the market which range in price greatly, like 4x

    the value of this tool is, you can get a measurement from one end, either recessed or outside, see pix

    and then transfer that measurement, i.e. without reading scales... the two sides are always the same..

    the alum makes the tool durable, and repeatable...
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Kelsey Dennis
    This is a really well-thought out functional piece. It will work for my needs and I can see that using this will make my projects go a bit easier.
    Li...More
    This is a really well-thought out functional piece. It will work for my needs and I can see that using this will make my projects go a bit easier.

    Like some other reviewers, the knob was very tight. I did finally get it loosened, and thankfully my threads were fine. After checking for damage or burrs, I was able to add some oil and get it nicely loosened up-- but I'm still able to tighten it now, and untighten smoothly.

    Mine is accurate, as checked with a caliper. Recommended addition to the toolset.
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Lleyton Fraser
    DIYer has lots of devices for measuring when he does his many project including wood working. Each device has their own benefits depending on the wher...More
    DIYer has lots of devices for measuring when he does his many project including wood working. Each device has their own benefits depending on the where and how a measurement needs to be taken. He found this depth line ruler came in handy because it is compact, easy to use and required minimum fuss to set up. He found it great when he was making some cabinet drawers and doors. It is lightweight and had measurements it both inches and centimeters.
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Maisie Hamer
    Works as advertised, came well packed. Moves quite smoothly, so it is easy to set up and it locks tightly. My recommendation
    Woodworking Gap Gauge photo review
    Yousaf Heath
    Sliding motion could be a little smoother. Itherwise, It’s a good buy for the price. Especially with the “name brand” items being 3-4 times as much mo...More
    Sliding motion could be a little smoother. Itherwise, It’s a good buy for the price. Especially with the “name brand” items being 3-4 times as much money. Bought for the purpose of sizing mortise and tenon joints. Haven’t used it yet but looks good.
    Pollyanna Sinclair
    it qill work but rheir are eiser ways but for the price ok. serting datto width looks like the best use. i set heighth easier a different way
    Marc Everett
    This little guy is easy to use and is a fast way to set up a table saw or router. No measuring required. It locks down on the thickness of the mating ...More
    This little guy is easy to use and is a fast way to set up a table saw or router. No measuring required. It locks down on the thickness of the mating wood and then you simply transfer that over to your table saw between the edge of your blade and fence. make your cuts and done!
    Shoaib
    Works as advertised, came well packed, slides smoothly, locks tightly, I recommend
    Frederic Nava
    This depth gauge performs a good job of measuring external and internal dimensions of of dados, cuts and routed grooves. The device is square and move...More
    This depth gauge performs a good job of measuring external and internal dimensions of of dados, cuts and routed grooves. The device is square and moves freely enough to quickly take a snapshot of how thick a material is or how wide a gap is. The locking screw allows the profile to them be matched up against another piece to ensure a precise fit. While all the same work can be done with a pair of calipers this tool does work a bit better on wodo due to a wider measuring area.
    Mohamed
    This is a nice little tool for measuring gaps and wood thickness. Really comes in handy to measure dados. Made of metal so if you drop it it’s not goi...More
    This is a nice little tool for measuring gaps and wood thickness. Really comes in handy to measure dados. Made of metal so if you drop it it’s not going to break
    Elowen
    looks gorgeous! high quality product. i will test if it will help cutting tight grooves. unfortunately the delivery took very long.
    Nawal Mcfarland
    This is a caliper designed with woodworking in mind. Its scale, range, and accuracy is appropriate for woodworking tasks and the 1” width helps assure...More
    This is a caliper designed with woodworking in mind. Its scale, range, and accuracy is appropriate for woodworking tasks and the 1” width helps assure a proper seating during measurement, largely eliminating the potential of a skewed reading.

    The gauge works well for capturing and locking a measurement for accurate repetition, with the corresponding inside/outside automatically gauged on the opposite end of the tool.

    I can't think of an outstanding usage for this beyond what the product description suggests. It's well suited for measuring gaps and material thickness; and mortise & tenons, particularly for simple ad-hoc or dado (circular saw, router/shaper) assisted joints.

    I had a similar problem as another reviewer in that the gauge arrived with the locking screw insanely over-tightened. I was able to free it with the added grip/padding of a rag, and in the end didn't have an issue with the threads, though they are slightly rough. I added a bit oil and it's smoothed some. And I expect it'll get better with further use.
    Willow Moon
    Very fast shipping, item came well packed. As described even better than expected. Would most definitely recommend seller.
    Raya Jarvis
    I absolutely love this little gizmo. I've had a few cheap plastic 'center finder' tools in the past, and was always sorry I had spent the money on the...More
    I absolutely love this little gizmo. I've had a few cheap plastic 'center finder' tools in the past, and was always sorry I had spent the money on them because they were clumsy to handle and a pain to use. first it was made out of heavy aluminum (not cheap plastic). Secondly, it was a more convenient and useable size (deep jaws that will stay put while I try to hold my work inside of it without having the template 'slip off' or move around). And a nice bright color that would make it easy to spot on my cluttered work bench. It is not the cheapest in price, but it reminds me again that you get what you pay for. I absolutely love this little guy, and you will too. I use it several times per day for centering work for my lathe and it's dead-on accurate and really a pleasure to use.
    Maximilian
    Very comfortable, do not smell. Quality product
    Yuvraj Mcneil
    The item works how it should no issues yet.
    Musab
    Correct foremost agreement to the description.
    Pawel
    Great for setting up the table saw to cut the tenons
    Ishika
    Excellent expanders! came to the Man within 10 days. tomorrow I will try in action. I recommend the seller.
    Logan Herbert
    This is a very nice pen blank center finder. It''s made of a big, heavy chunk of aluminum with a pretty red anodized finish. It''s as tall as a half p...More
    This is a very nice pen blank center finder. It''s made of a big, heavy chunk of aluminum with a pretty red anodized finish. It''s as tall as a half pen blank, which gives it an advantage over other flat profile centering gauges that simply cover the end a pen blank when marking. The advantage with this gauge is that with pen blanks that are deformed or twisted over the length, it creates a center cross mark that averages over the surface irregularities and crookedness over the length of the half blank. With a crooked pen blank, this feature gives a more meaningful and accurate centering than simply centering over the end faces.
    Amy-Leigh Odonnell
    Perfect products,fast shipping, recommend this shop.
    Aine
    I love this product. I have the one from Wood Peckers and it does work but this one is quite a bit larger and easier to handle especially for larger b...More
    I love this product. I have the one from Wood Peckers and it does work but this one is quite a bit larger and easier to handle especially for larger blanks. The larger size does not impact finding the center on smaller blanks i.e. 5/8 and 3/4 inch. The machining and finish is exactly the same as the Wood Peckers jig. I put a little hook on the side of the lathe stand so I do not have to search all over the shop for it when I am ready to drill blanks. I highly recommend this product and would definitely purchase again.
    May
    Came quickly, the courier brought home, looks average in the process of work will be seen
    Farhana
    I received it in 15 days.
    Darcie-Mae Findlay
    Awesome quality. Nice tool to have in the tool box. Well drawer.
    Haydn Tait
    IT looks preety good, but I hace not triwd yet
    Chace Oakley
    Fast shipping, good packaging great product! :)
    Shaquille Enriquez
    As other reviewers have noted, this center finder is aluminum, not plastic. It seems to be made to last for years. On m first use, I noted that there ...More
    As other reviewers have noted, this center finder is aluminum, not plastic. It seems to be made to last for years. On m first use, I noted that there is an offset for the thickness of the pencil point, and so the lines I drew across the end of multiple pen blanks was perfect to find the center.
    Tiegan Hope
    I use these every day
    Declan
    The order came quickly, all as in the description, very satisfied with the purchase, I recommend the seller!
    Ottilie Coombes
    This gauge is well built and very accurate, packaging is fine. I will use it with my tablet saw and table router for accuracy in my builds.
    Pheobe Hewitt
    The packaging is ok, the product is great.
    Amie Corrigan
    Everything came quickly, 10 days before UK. I highly recommend the product
    Shelbie
    I have used it several times and works pretty good. I bought as a novelty but have used it more then I thought I would of.
    Luciano Sexton
    I like so much. Thanks a lot.
    Fay Kinney
    5 stars. Nothing to add.
    Jaydon Humphreys
    Excellent Product resist very much, I arrive all without problems
    Lily Madden
    The product is good. I recommend the seller.
    Nayla Gallegos
    This just is stated in the description.
    Sameer Quintero
    Good quality
    Daniaal Berg
    Excellent purchase and service, extended time of insurance to purchase dor and worth it because what the packet was next to arrive
    Campbell
    Exactly as advertised. Got it pretty fast too.
    Laurie Duke
    Perfect! Arrive well packed beautiful bags for all the accessories.
    Tabitha
    I'm very happy with the product!
    Keanu Day
    I am using it daily right now.
    Gladys Mckee
    As described!
    Jolyon Reeve
    Just as on the homepage! 5 stars.
    Bradlee Cobb
    Well made. Reasonable price
    Monty Bennett
    I received the package in short time, it is in good condition and really working...
    Sandra Connor
    The product corresponds to the description. Good seller. Thank you.
    Jonas Cousins
    Best deal for an affordable price I found. I will update you guys, in a few months of using the set.
    Mario
    Cool all so as the description
    Lilly-Mai Bradshaw
    Thank you. Quickly, qualitatively, pleasantly!
    Dalton
    The goods arrived on time as described Thank the seller for the speed of delivery
    Yolanda
    Good quality, good price.
    Aden Alvarez
    Time of shipment has state between the estimate from the outset. Contains ALL elements indicated and come in a bag for storage.
    Chandler Gonzalez
    Just as described...
    Kendra Castaneda
    looks great! good quality. thank you
    Rebecca Ratcliffe
    Thank you all received. worthy and responsible seller 5 +.
    Naseem Pugh
    Great to use.
    Luis Sullivan
    This product fits the expectations!
    Katherine
    Excellent!
    Aimie
    I love the product. My best friend also ordered two sets today! Thanks :)
    Emily-Rose Nieves
    Received quickly and in accordance with the description. I recommend!
    Peyton
    Fast shipping Uk 16 days. Beautifully packaged in a case. Thank You Very Much.
    Eduardo Banks
    The order took 10 days to UK. Shipping time was stated with up to 15 days to UK, so I am happy.
    Karter Curtis
    All very well.
    Mira Turner
    good quality and working it good.
    Stephan Dillard
    Delivery was fast, quality is very good.

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