Getting the Most Out of Your Gauge Ball Set
Finding a reliable gauge ball in a cluttered toolbox is basically a rite of passage for anyone working in precision machining. If you've ever tried to measure the diameter of a tapered hole or the distance between two angled surfaces, you know that standard calipers and micrometers can only get you so far. There's something uniquely satisfying about the simplicity of a precision-ground sphere. It doesn't have edges to catch on or flat faces that need to be perfectly squared up. It just sits where it needs to sit, giving you a consistent point of contact every single time. ...