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    Default Metric Brass Set-Up Gauge Blocks .. Where can I get them?

    For several years I have used router or drill as gauges to do metric set ups on the router for heights and for box joints
    Trouble is that they roll around a bit and I cant stack them.

    Anyone know where I can get metric gauge blocks, please?

    Thanks

    Rob

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    Not sure about brass, however have you tried H&F (Machinery Warehouse) out at Dandenong?

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    Thanks Cava and Bohdan

    Wow .... that set at H&F is much more than I would ever need.

    I know that there are 5 and 7 piece imperial sets for around $25 to $30 ... all I need is the metric 3,4,5,6, and 10 to do all the settings I would ever need from 3mm to 28mm (excluding 26 and 27 of course).

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    try Veritas® Metric Set-up Blocks - Lee Valley Tools

    and there's almost certainly a metric version of these Kreg® Set-Up Bars - Lee Valley Tools
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

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    Go to a decent building supplies place and get some window packers. I think you can get 1mm, 3mm, 4mm,5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. They are available metric and imperial. Pretty accurate, pretty cheap.

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    Thanks Ian
    the veritas ones are exactly what I need ........ much thanks

    the Krueger ones only do heights...

    regards

    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enfield Guy View Post
    Go to a decent building supplies place and get some window packers. I think you can get 1mm, 3mm, 4mm,5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. They are available metric and imperial. Pretty accurate, pretty cheap.

    Cheers
    Thanks EG... I will check this out today... sounds more economical than the alternatives... GREAT TIP

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahlee View Post
    Thanks EG... I will check this out today... sounds more economical than the alternatives... GREAT TIP
    Bunnings do these in the building ile
    Also called window packers


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    You could make a stepped block out of timber. Use some thing hard and just measure as accurately as you can then cut out the steps with hand tools. I usually use a combination square that is adjusted the required depth then brought up close to the router bit adjusted and locked in position. Save your money for something else and just spend a little time making a stepped gadget that is specifically for your needs
    Just do it!

    Kind regards Rod

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    Try this as an alternative for blocks

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W643

    and not very expensive.

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    I use key steel from Blackwoods. Available in a range of sizes, both imperial and metric. Only problem maybe that the minimum is 4 mm in metric

    https://www.blackwoods.com.au/search/keysteel/202003407
    Last edited by Lappa; 11th February 2017 at 11:52 AM. Reason: added link

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