How Do You Use a Feeler Gauge Correctly?
A feeler gauge helps measure small gaps with high accuracy in workshops. Learn its uses, sizes, and importance in achieving perfect mechanical fitting. What Is a Feeler Gauge? A feeler gauge is a tool used for measuring the spacing or clearance between two surfaces. The feeler gauge consists of several thin strips of metal, also referred to as blades or leaves, each of which has a thickness marked on it. The strips are held together by a finger at one end, which allows the strips to fan out for measurement purposes. Each of the strips is marked with its size, typically in millimetres (mm) or inches, which makes it easy to identify the required strip to fit in the gap. This allows enabling accurate measurements of small gaps that normal measuring tools, such as a ruler or calliper, would not be able to measure. Common Uses in Workshops Feeler gauges are a common tool in mechanical, automotive, and engineering applications. For example, mechanics rely on feeler gauges for the ver...