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    I make pin gauges out of 3 to 5mm steel, I also bought a number punch so I know what the sizes are.

    If you have a hacksaw, file and verniers they are worth making.
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    Hi Rob

    I have used the Sorby sizing tool, which is similar to your own. I think that yours is likely to be better as it has more reference/fence than the Sorby. The Sorby works but one needs to get close-ish to be used. It is better for finishing to a specific size than getting close.

    What I find useful to get close is Peter Galbert's caliper. Below is a fairly recent photo (my old lathe now replaced ). You can see the caliper tool below the leg being turned to size ...



    LN sell them locally: https://www.lie-nielsen.com.au/index...roduct_id=1618

    Here is Peter demoing the caliper (he is a super nice guy, world class chairmaker, and email him if you need info) ...



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    Search "lathe semaphore jig" and look at the images on Google. It is jig with a series of arms that fall when you reach the desired/diameter. I used one and cut my tenon a little big, so that sanding would get me to the final diameter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clear out View Post
    When I turn up tool handles I leave the brass ferrule over the dead(tailstock) Centre.
    Tried that one the other day Henry . It was at the Headstock end . Used my now working sizing tool but having the ferrule there to test slip on is a good idea . Thanks .

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    Been some great replies here since I last looked gents . Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuck1 View Post
    I make pin gauges out of 3 to 5mm steel, I also bought a number punch so I know what the sizes are.

    If you have a hacksaw, file and verniers they are worth making.


    Great Chuck . That I have to try . It seems the tool I have and that Pin Gauge may be the only two ways .

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    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen View Post
    Hi Rob

    I have used the Sorby sizing tool, which is similar to your own. I think that yours is likely to be better as it has more reference/fence than the Sorby. The Sorby works but one needs to get close-ish to be used. It is better for finishing to a specific size than getting close.

    What I find useful to get close is Peter Galbert's caliper.
    Thanks Derek . Yes my, one because of the sweep of that fence can shave down from a larger size . It works well like that . I hadn't thought of that with the Sorby . Good point !

    That Galbert's Caliper is a new wiz of a thing ! Never seen one . It would be a good thing for the way its shown to work . All that mid spindle sizing needed sometimes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dogcatcher View Post
    Search "lathe semaphore jig" and look at the images on Google. It is jig with a series of arms that fall when you reach the desired/diameter. I used one and cut my tenon a little big, so that sanding would get me to the final diameter.


    Thanks dogcatcher. Now I know what that thing is called .
    I follow a couple of pro wood turners on instagram . Their posts are real good value .
    Watching the skew work they do is something else !
    One of those guys uses a steel jig like that all the time . Id wondered about it a few times .
    Like "What is it called ?" Now I know I"ll be able to follow that up .

    Rob

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