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This feels like a bit of a silly question because I don't see any reason why it won't work fine - but I wanted to get some experienced/pro feedback. I need to measure a gap of .035 inches, my feeler gauge ranges up to .025 . My plan is to measure the gap by extending both the 0.025 and 0.010 blades and pressing them together with my fingers, then measuring as usual.

Can I expect this to yield an accurate measurement? and is this a "correct" or "normal" way to use a feeler gauge?

Cameron Roberts
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Works as long as they are clean.

What is the tolerance on the gap you are working with? Compare that to the error of putting two feeler gauges together - check with a micrometer or vernier preferably a good one.

Solar Mike
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