September 30, 2025
Description
I made this to store my set of gauges for solid aluminum aircraft rivets. These are manufactured by Avery Tools. The four bent gauges are used to check rivet shop (bucked) heads for correct dimensions after the rivets are set. The flat gauge is used as an aid in selecting the correct length of rivet. These gauges are available from several retailers; here is a link to the set:
https://www.aircraft-tool.com/Detail?id=AE1007-KIT
Bear in mind, that I bought my gauges over 25 years ago directly from Avery when they still had their own retail operation. I don't think they have changed the gauges at all, but if you print this to hold your more recently manufactured gauges, I would appreciate posting a make or feedback to let me know if they fit.
Like my other Gridfinity models, the base is altered to accept 6x3 magnets as a press fit, with the upper surface of the magnet holes modified to make the slicer bridge across correctly for a clean result. The pictured unit was printed out of Overture PLA on my Bear-upgraded Mk3S+, using a 0.6mm nozzle at .3mm layer height.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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