Check a variety of hole, groove, and slot diameters. Each gauge in these sets has a different measuring range. The end of these gauges has a 360° contact surface that’s easier to center in tight spaces than anvils or spring-loaded contacts. Use them to measure slots and bores in precision parts, such as electronics, where small size deviations can cause inefficiencies.

Insert the probe into a bore and turn the knob on the handle to expand the contacts. To find the bore diameter, use a micrometer to measure the distance across the contacts.

Half-ball gauges are best for measuring near the bottom of flat, shallow bores.