Welding Gauge
Gap gauge. A metal wedge-shaped gauge marked with '1/16', '1/ 8', '3/ 16' and '1/4' on one side and '.02', '.04' continuing up to '.22' on the other side. It has a hole through it at the thickest end of the gauge. Used for checking the gap between plates which were to be welded.
In a small box with three other gauges marked EQS0507, 0509 and 0510.
In a small box with three other gauges marked EQS0507, 0509 and 0510.
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Object Details
ID: | EQS0508 |
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Collection: | Testing, measuring and design instruments |
Type: | Welding Gauge |
Display location: | Not on display |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 90 mm x 10 mm |