L.S. Starrett 237 Steel Rule Depth Gag Part# - 51080

L.S. Starrett 237 Steel Rule Depth Gag Part# - 51080

Brand: L.S. STARRETT

Part Number: 51080

Weight: 0.185 lbs

Country of Origin: UNITED STATES

Minimum Order Qty: 1 EA

Features: Measures Accurately - The Base is cut out on one side, adjacent to the rule, permitting easier readings and more accurate measurements. The 6" hook rule permits easier readings from the edge of a workplace to the edges of the slots, and shoulders. | Safe and Smooth Adjustment - The Gage can be smoothly adjusted to the required measurement and then locked into position by a knurled nut. Rules are either 610N (6 inch) or 635N (150mm) models. | Best Performance - These gages consists of a nicely finished, hardened steel head and an accurate, machine divided, tempered steel rule. | Great Value for Money - It is designed with high-quality materials to meet the highest standards of professional performance, making it a great choice for anyone looking to get the best value for their money. | A Brand You Can Rely On - Starrett tools have been the go-to choice of professionals and do-it yourselfers for over 100 years. With a legacy of quality and innovation, these tools are essential for any workshop.

Product DescriptionThe Starrett 237 Depth Gauge, Ruler Type, has a measurement range 0 to 6", a resolution (or smallest graduation interval) of a 1/64", with + 0.004" to -0.0035" of accuracy. The rule scale enables quick and easy measurements. The base is 2.625" long and is cut-out on one side to enable accurate readings. This gauge has a knurled nut to lock the gauge head into position for accurate readings. The unit has a hardened steel head and a tempered steel, machine-divided rule. Depth gauges are typically used in manufacturing, machining, and mechanical engineering.Depth gauges are precision measuring instruments used to determine the depth of any shape that has a step, groove, or slot. These gauges often take the form of sliders that travel on a measuring beam or rods, are moved to position by hand, and then adjusted with a calibrated screw. The base of the gauge rests at the top of the shape whose recession is to be measured, while the beam or rods extend to the bottom of the recession to determine the measurement. Gauge position is read from a graduated scale, dial, counters, or an electronic display.The L.S. Starrett Company manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology and testing equipment, and saw blade products. The company, founded in 1880, is headquartered in Athol, MA.From the ManufacturerThis very handy depth gage can be used to quickly obtain measurements in 64th of an inch or 1/2 mm by simply adjusting the rule to the required depth.