Sheet Metal Scratch Gauge

Scribe commonplace trim lines on galvanized sheet metal quickly and accurately.

Sheet metal scratch gauge.

It is made of steel and the head is hardened. Also known as a marking gauge this scriber draws precise straight lines without the need for a straightedge or ruler. Lock the sliding head in place at the desired length and use it as a guide as you drag the scriber along the edge of your work surface. Two sizes handle a variety of layout applications.

The needle point scriber easily marks wood plastic hardboard and other materials. A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters. The manufacturers standard gage provides the thicknesses for standard steel galvanized steel and stainless steel. The compact tr18 expands to 18 46 cm and stores in most tool bags.

Scratch gage tempered steel 6 beam graduated a full 6 by 64ths of an inch this tool is extremely useful for scribing lines parallel to a given surface. The tr42 expands to a big 42 107 cm radius. The steel bar features an engraved graduated ruler for making accurate measurements. The gage is securely locked by a knurled clamp screw and split bushing in the head.

With the general tools and instruments 820 metal marking gage single bar you can easily trace the edge of a flat surface for ripping and cutting. Gauge or gage sizes are numbers that indicate the thickness of a piece of sheet metal with a higher number referring to a thinner sheet. Pierce holes in wood plastic leather even light gauge metal.