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Drill point gauge

I have a drill point gauge that was given to me when I was an apprentice by a grizzled old journeyman who seemed to like me. Now about twenty years later I would like to give one to a kid who I have been teaching drill sharpening techniques. I can't find one anywhere. It is about 5" long, looks to be stamped out of stainless one piece and has both common angles 118* on one side and 135* on the other. Standard Tool Co. in Cleveland made it. I don't want to give up my gauge because of the friendship the Journeyman showed a naive young apprentice many years ago. Please help me find one to pass along. Thanks, Neal

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Neal
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Starrett sells some slick ones, but you're going to pay for them. General has one with a 118º gage on it, but not the 135º. Not very expensive. Look on McMaster-Carr.com and mscdirect.com

HTH.

Regards,

Robin

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Robin S.

I have one like that, I like it better than my starrett drill point gage. It is a mechanix-mate drill point gage. Its available at the links below.

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I would call to verify the angles here, I think there is a miss-print.

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Mike H

Maybe you could make one. That would be something the young person would treasure. Do the project together?Certain tools bring back memories every time I look at them, let alone use.

michael

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michael

Hey Neal,

Want to REALLY make him feel good? Make one for him.

If not, KBC Tools has them in two models by Mechanic-Mate, 118 & 135, and 90 & 150. Wholesale Tool and Travers also, but only the model you mention.

Take care.

Brian Laws>I have a drill point gauge that was given to me when I was an

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Brian Lawson

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