November 16, 2025
Description
I updated the model with better spacing, horizontal lines.
Object Heights:
Base: 10 mm tall
Horizontal Lines: 11 mm
Nozzle text: 11.6 mm
Number text: 12 mm
With those heights, you can add color changes (see pictures).
If you don't need it to be 10mm tall, you can cut it down in size. Version 1 I did 5, but with a taller base, it's more accurate for gauging.
Model Modifications:
Inside the .3mf, the model allows you to ‘move’ the lines if you don't want them to print. You can also change the text that prints on top.
Slicing for smaller printers:
If you have a smaller printer and need to cut, I would recommend cutting right above/below the horizontal lines so it'll look better when gluing together.
Other:
I've also attached some STLs with two different font types and two different nozzle identification text.
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Copied from V1:
I kept guessing at hole sizes for support rod inserts into models. This print allows for rod insertion testing to know what hole size to put into a print before printing.
============== Brass and Nickel Rods ==============
Brass Round Rods Bar Assorted Diameter 2-8mm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KS576WJ/
Generic rule, add 0.3 mm for brass rod. 0.2 is TIGHT
2 mm ---> 2.3 mm HOLE
2.5 mm ---> 2.8 mm HOLE
3 mm ---> 3.3 mm HOLE
4 mm ---> 4.3 mm HOLE
5 mm ---> 5.3 mm HOLE
6 mm ---> 6.3 mm HOLE
8 mm ---> 8.3 mm HOLE
2 mm STEM Toys Shaft Round Rod Axles for DIY Toy RC Car Boat Helicopter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D2WSF29/
2 mm ---> 2.3mm HOLE
============== Threaded Rods ==============
#8-32 = 0.1631 = 4.14 mm ---> 4.3 mm HOLE
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-8-32-x-3-ft-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Coarse-Threaded-Rod-2293/332735404
5/16 = 0.3125 = 7.94 mm ---> 8.0 mm HOLE
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-16-in-x-3-ft-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Fine-Threaded-Rod-2343/332733621
3/8 = 0.375 = 9.525 mm (website, unverified) --->
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-x-3-ft-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Fine-Threaded-Rod-2353/332734176
============== Fiberglass Rods ==============
White fiberglass rods = 8 mm (caliper) ---> 8.1mm HOLE
Fiberglass Reflective Rod in Orange
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-48-in-Reflective-Rod-in-Orange-31474/304685319
0.375 in (9.5mm) (website, unverified) ---> ?mm HOLE
============== Wood Dowels ==============
3/16 ---> 5.3mm HOLE
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-16-in-x-48-in-Raw-Wood-Round-Dowel-HDDH31648/204354369
5/16 = 7.94 mm ---> 8.1mm HOLE
https://www.homedepot.com/p/6405U-5-16-in-x-5-16-in-x-48-in-Hardwood-Round-Dowel-10001802/203334062
3/8 = 9.5 mm dowel ---> 10.1 HOLE
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-x-48-in-Raw-Wood-Round-Dowel-HDDH3848/204354371
7/8 = 22.225 mm ---> BIGGER THAN 16mm, unable to test.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/6414U-7-8-in-x-7-8-in-x-48-in-Hardwood-Round-Dowel-10001807/203334067
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https://www.cableorganizer.com/learning-center/how-to/conversion-chart-millimeters-decimals-fractions.html
https://tengtoolsusa.com/blogs/news/fractions-to-decimals-to-inches-to-mm-conversion-chart
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Version 1 link: https://www.printables.com/model/238036-hole-gauge-calibration-diameter-block-test-with-ra
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution
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