Thanks for the tips. And for the many more on your sites.

Rob

Thanks for sharing some of the methods that people can use to get to there from here. Feeler gages and gage blocks are other methods for precision adjustments. I find that when working with joinery, the ability to be on target is important, and leaving room for glue is too.

Dial Calipers are super handy for measuring all sorts of things. I have block of MDF and baltic birch as well as some other materials I commonly use for gaging set ups. I have a 6mm flat washer laying in my magnetic parts tray on my drill press that serves as a 0.030 gage when I need it to. 1-2-3 blocks are commonly in use around my shop as well. These methods offer no bump and fudge. This is total repeatability.

I have written about accuracy quite extensively. Using these methods work for me and have for years. I am glad to see that you advocate the use of them also. Thanks for sharing!

Bests,

Rob

Absolutely! I find many uses for both tape and post-it notes in my shop that don’t involve using them for either their adhesive or note taking qualities!

Depending on the application Aluminum foil can be another source of shim material, especially for machinery. In fact, I know I have some in between my cast iron table saw wings and the main table in order to better align the wings.

–Mark
The Craftsman’s Path

Rob

Thanks for the link to shim stock. I have looked in a few places locally and couldn’t locate what I wanted. This is great.

Also, compliments to your fine exhibit in Northampton. It was a pleasure talking with you.

Tico