[b]gage block sets; 36pc vs 81pc[/b]
[b]gage block sets; 36pc vs 81pc[/b]
(OP)
What are the advantages of an 81-piece gage-block set over a 36-piece?
Finding the sizes and quatities of blocks in each set is not a problem.....any supplier's catalog will show that.
But, is it necessary to have an 81-piece set for practical use for any dimension under say 6" ?
Seems a long time ago I read about this subject, but can't seem to find it now.
TIA
Gatz
Finding the sizes and quatities of blocks in each set is not a problem.....any supplier's catalog will show that.
But, is it necessary to have an 81-piece set for practical use for any dimension under say 6" ?
Seems a long time ago I read about this subject, but can't seem to find it now.
TIA
Gatz
RE: [b]gage block sets; 36pc vs 81pc[/b]
In vast majority of cases you will find that it requires fewer gage blocks to build your stack using an 81-pc set, thus reducing your stacking uncertainty. You also will spead out the gage wear over a larger set of blocks. I always felt that the longer gage life obtained plus the reduction in uncertainty more than makes up for the 100-300 USD difference.
John Nabors
"Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain." - Friedrich von Schiller
RE: [b]gage block sets; 36pc vs 81pc[/b]
Was not certain about being able to get the all same gage dimensions in a 36-pc set VS 81-pc set.
Had read or heard somewhere that any dimension in an 81-pc set would require ONLY 4 blocks and that any dimension <=1" would require only 3.
Not sure how that works in a 36-pc set.
Any ideas where a person might obtain (2) new or used .050 wear blocks? The Sherr-Tumico set I have is missing both of them.
Gatz
RE: [b]gage block sets; 36pc vs 81pc[/b]
John Nabors
"Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain." - Friedrich von Schiller