What are the parts of a radius gauge?
What are the parts of a radius gauge? |
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Radius gauge locking device |
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A radius gauge has a locking device to hold the leaves together in the set. It is also used to lock out a single blade from the tool for use. | |||
The radius gauge case |
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A rigid case is used to protect the leaves when they are not in use. | |||
Blades / leaves of a radius gauge |
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The individual strips of metal are known as blades or leaves.
They are often made from stainless steel and coated in chrome as this leaves them highly resistant to rust. |
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Inscribed measurementThe inscribed measurement on each leaf refers to the radius of both convex and concave cut outs in millimetres or fractional inches. |
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Where is the convex radius?The convex radius is located on the outside of the leaf. It is used to measure internal corners on workpieces. |
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Where is the concave radius?The concave radius is located on the inside of the leaf. It is used to measure the external corners on workpieces. |
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