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Tool Height Gauge - Base, Reference and Swing-away Top
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This is the completed unit
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The top swings away and can be used as no-go height test
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View of swing-away top from above
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This is the bottom of the base unit
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Employed in conjunction with a bar across the carriage
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This is how it's used - once calibrated
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Shown in use setting parting tool height
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3/4" end mill with zero TIR in lathe chuck for reference
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Adjust the height of the gauge to read zero
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Video - showing the calibration of the tool height gauge