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Starrett combination steel rule depth & angle gage
Starrett # 236 6" Combination Gage, 32nds/64ths
The head is graduated both left and right to 30, 45, and 60 degrees
The rule can be set to any of these angles by swinging the rule until the line on the turret coincides with the desired angle
Head is made of hardened steel, ground, and nicely polished 2 5/8" (66mm) long and 1/8" (3mm) wide
One side of the base is cut out to permit easier and more accurate readings
The center of the head is recessed so that the tool will lay flat to permit more accurate measurements
A tempered rule that has been accurately machined divided, is smoothly fitted to the head and can be locked in position by a knurled nut
This depth gage has an added feature permitting its use as a protractor for measuring angles
It is a simple, handy tool that is a welcome addition to any machinist's tool box
