Sheet goods conversion chart - guage to thousandths

[HAWK]

pj,

I appreciate your thoughts. Good luck. You may also like the Starret cross test machinist level. Model number is 98. Mine is a 6" model #97. They are the same except mine is much older and discontinued.

[Paul Seaman]

Hawk:
That looks interesting and I'll probably order at the beginning of the month. Your help as always is more valuable than I could pay for and I appreciate you keeping me in mind.

Thanks,

[HAWK]

hankj,

Starrett makes a nice set of dial calipers for right at $100.00. Model number is 120A-6.

PJ, you might fine the Starrett Cross Test Level and Plumb quite useful: Aluminum Trolleys for instance??? Check their website for model NO. 134 ort EDP number 50569.

[hankj]

pjs,

Just ordered a new one from mscdirect.com today. Stainless, with a dial and a lock. It HAS to be an improvement over these beat up General fiberglass ones I've got now.

Be well.

hankj

[Paul Seaman]

Hamk:
Some tools are needed I bought a steel caliper for less than $10 at Harbor freight, works great for the weld shop. If I need finer my machinist has much better micrometers.
Be cool,

[hankj]

Q,

Yeah, you're right. It's material dependent, but with a spread of .005, it's moot point for fixing this horse trailer I have sitting in my yard!

My delimma was the cheap plastic vernier calipers that I have don't necessarily speak the truth, and I needed to know what I oughtta be seein'.

Be well.

hankj

[Qrazy]

OK...Which of those three are correct?? Look at 24 gage for example they are all different. I wonder if each chart is for material. I know the chart I use has 3 different thicknesses based on materials. For example, 24 gage on my chart has .024(steel), .025(Stainless), and .020(aluminum).

[hankj]

As always, the Brethren provide!!

Thanks, guys. Got all I need.

Be well.

hankj

[klsm54]

For "guestimating" purposes I always remember that 11 gauge is 1/8", 16 gauge is 1/16" and 22 gauge is 1/32"

[cope]

Here's a cheap and easy one.

[tackit]

hankj try this one, in basics click on sheet metal thickness

http://www.processassociates.com/pro...ols.htm#basics

[aametalmaster]

hankj, I have a better one in my garage but this ia a good start..Bob http://www.thelenchannel.com/1sheet.html

[hankj]

Can anyone feed me a link, post, or e-mail me a conversion chart that will tell me the conversion for sheet steel from guage to .oo1"?? I'd sure appreciate it.

Be well.

hankj