LATHE TOOL HEIGHT GAUGES

Here is how I set tool height.
I find the center the same easy way. I was using a shop made height gauge one morning when a friend stopped over. Jesse told me that there was a simple way, no height gauges ,just a 6" scale. Been using the scale ever since, 20+ years or so.

mike
 
What I use:
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Mine is missing that round, shaftie, knurled thingy... :grin:
 
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