feeler gauges?

[SquarePizza]

I am looking for a nice set of feeler gauges to measure barrel/cylinder gaps. Does anyone have a suggestion? I try looking around, but I am not sure in what graduations each feeler should move up in.

I have two revolvers that need some work and I am going to try and tackle them myself, so I will have a bunch of questions in the upcoming weeks. =)

 

[DWalt]

I have a set of automotive feeler gauges (actually a combination of feeler and spark plug gap gauges) which goes down to 0.008" Maybe an auto parts store would have one. Or look on eBay. Lots of them are there.

 

[chief38]

I took a quick look on Fleabay and saw that they have many for sale under $10. Just make SURE they have the correct range. I'd get one that goes down to .003" and goes up from there. Look carefully, some are also in metric measurements.

 

[NYlakesider]

I have a set of automotive feeler gauges (actually a combination of feeler and spark plug gap gauges) which goes down to 0.008" Maybe an auto parts store would have one. Or look on eBay. Lots of them are there.

Been a car guy (gear head for years) and have used those type feelers for gun stuff. Just about any auto parts store should have what you need! Of course I have a clean set only used for special things and keep with my dedicated gun tools. As a hand loader I also have a few more serious measuring devices handy.

 

[lebomm]

Try the Tool Dept. at Sears . My 40-yr-old Craftsman Multileaf Feeler Gauge goes down to .0015", rising in .001-.002" increments. Top quality reasonable price, and has always passed Boeing Aircraft calibration standards. (no, I own no Sears stock)

Larry

 

[Alk8944]

I know people don't like this, but go to Harbor Freight! About $2 for a .0015 to .025 set. Why pay $10 or more, you won't be able to tell the difference! Just about any auto parts store will have one for less that $5.

 

[rhjeepdriver]

Try the Tool Dept. at Sears . My 40-yr-old Craftsman Multileaf Feeler Gauge goes down to .0015", rising in .001-.002" increments. Top quality reasonable price, and has always passed Boeing Aircraft calibration standards. (no, I own no Sears stock)

Larry

I also have a set of Craftsman feeler gauges about the same vintage as yours. I recently looked to Sears for some tools I needed and found that a lot of the Craftsman tools are now being made in China. Whether this affects the quality or not, I wouldn't know. I just know that I was expecting USA made tools.