What is this tool?

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by Simon Grimley, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. Simon Grimley

    Simon Grimley Well-Known Member

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    Hi all,

    I was watching the latest Stair Rod UK on fitting a double/Z with an easy shim video yesterday (yes, I’m bored enough to be watching fitting on YouTube!), at 30 seconds in he uses what he calls a “drop checker”. Sorry I can’t post a link as I’m not at 10 posts yet.

    I’ve had a look as measuring for drops with a tape is a pain but the closest I’ve found is a crappy looking tyre depth gauge. Anyone know what this is or where to buy one?

    Many thanks.
     
    Simon Grimley, Apr 6, 2020
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  2. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    Digital depth guage ?
     
    Neilydun, Apr 6, 2020
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  3. Simon Grimley

    Simon Grimley Well-Known Member

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    It wasn't digital for sure, looked like a credit card with a slide out measure in the middle.
     
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  4. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Stairrods make them. They will send you one


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    merit, Apr 6, 2020
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  5. Simon Grimley

    Simon Grimley Well-Known Member

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    Ah perfect, thanks
     
    Simon Grimley, Apr 6, 2020
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  6. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    Analogue depth guage :)
     
    Neilydun, Apr 6, 2020
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  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Its basically a tire tread depth gauge
     
    Spacey, Apr 6, 2020
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  8. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Got a few of them but only ever used one once, forget I have them
     
    Rugmunching, Apr 6, 2020
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  9. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm sure you get them free from Halfords as keyring
     
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  10. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Yes I've seen them before but cant remember where, might have been in the BP garage, Sure I bought few bits of axminster tools and got a couple thrown in.
    Stairrods gave me s couple with their sample boxes aswell.
     
    Rugmunching, Apr 7, 2020
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  11. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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  12. Simon Grimley

    Simon Grimley Well-Known Member

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    Ah that looks better than the crap I found online. I was going to get some new samples so I shall ask if they have any.
    Thank you
     
    Simon Grimley, Apr 7, 2020
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  13. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    They'll give you a few, just tell them you want a few for your staff
     
    Rugmunching, Apr 7, 2020
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