8 Measuring Tools for Welding and Fabrication in 8 Minutes

The basic tools for welding and metalwork are not complete without measuring tools and gauges. Let's go over 8 of the most common measuring tools that I use in my weld shop. If you're looking to improve your welding skills or learn how to build so great projects, check out the other videos on my channel and subscribe to get the latest videos delivered to you.
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[@weesebowski8651]

I’m starting basic entry level with a company doing layout and grind work. Very helpful stuff!

[@edrudolph1]

Great video as always, keep them coming!

[@sunsetsarsaparilla3485]

Great video for anyone who just wants to learn more about precision measure work. Great job :)

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Great video! Straight to the point. Thanks!

[@combatkiller7881]

lol, this is soo funny, i didnt really know about finding and making angles with that speed square tool thingy, thanks for teaching me something new today!

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

Thank you. Working on my tools for a new job in thermodynamics. I have about half of these, but need the other 4 for sure! awesome! All the best!

[@hstrong97]

Drinking and measuring 🤔 it sounds fun, but probably not a good idea. Good vid as usual.

[@vijayvivek4330]

Sir please will you tell me how to measure the thickness of weld metal deposited per pass for v groove weld

[@peterbeater012]

Why do you get/buy stainless steel shims from?

[@macadamia1966]

There is a 4th way to measure with a set of calipers. On the back of the anvils, there is a notch that you can use to measure the shoulder depth of an item. Sometimes it is hard to get this measurement with the depth gauge measuring rule out of the bottom of the caliper. Once you measure a shoulder with the notch on the back, you'll see how much more accurate it is .

[@TimWelds]

I just tried it, and that is awesome! I've been using calipers for the better part of 20 years and never knew about that. Thanks!

[@macadamia1966]

@@TimWelds I cannot take the credit - someone showed me many years ago... I'm glad you were able to figure it out from my description. Great channel - keep it up!

[@pondacres]

Macadamia, I didn't quite catch it from your description, so googled a little bit on that, and wow that's a new one to me as well as far as using the anvil to measure depth of a shoulder!

[@rpavlik1]

I've heard it called the "step" gauge. Nice to have since two of my three calipers are harbor freight "composite" and lack the depth pin.

[@mccreadyk]

@@pondacres I also googled but had no luck and am still unsure exactly what it being measured. Hope you can explain a bit more or post a link?

[@nickjohnson9515]

What’s with the gloves

[@Alexiscajigas-ek3rk]

Gages

[@jd_6042]

Metric Rules, imperial sucks.