Vertical Height Gauge

Description

Height gauges consist of a sliding carriage with a moving stylus or scribe that is mounted to a vertical axis beam or column that contains a measuring scale. The beam is configured so that it is perpendicular to the base of the height gauge, which is typically made using a rigid material to add stability to the instrument for measurements. The beam or column height can vary from 6 inches or less to upwards of 6 feet, depending on the model. Custom gauges may extend the column height even higher. The carriage movement is controllable and may be adjusted by a set of adjustment screws for coarse or fine adjustments and may be locked into position as needed. A measuring jaw is used whose upper and lower surfaces are parallel to the base of the height gauge. In the case where it is desired to scribe the workpiece, a specialized scribing attachment can be used in place of the measuring jaw.