--- product_id: 24460434 title: "Tempered Steel English Thickness Gage with Easily Removed Leaves - Ideal for Carpenters and Home Improvement - 31 Leaves, 1/2\"-1/4\" x 3\"-1/32\" Size, .0015\"-.035\" Thickness - 66B" brand: "starrett" price: "VT42553" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24460434-tempered-steel-english-thickness-gage-with-easily-removed-leaves-ideal store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Accurate Measurements Secure Locking Device Durable Steel Construction Tempered Steel English Thickness Gage with Easily Removed Leaves - Ideal for Carpenters and Home Improvement - 31 Leaves, 1/2"-1/4" x 3"-1/32" Size, .0015"-.035" Thickness - 66B **Brand:** starrett **Price:** VT42553 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Measure Up to Excellence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tempered Steel English Thickness Gage with Easily Removed Leaves - Ideal for Carpenters and Home Improvement - 31 Leaves, 1/2"-1/4" x 3"-1/32" Size, .0015"-.035" Thickness - 66B by starrett - **How much does it cost?** VT42553 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24460434-tempered-steel-english-thickness-gage-with-easily-removed-leaves-ideal) ## Best For - starrett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted starrett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Legacy:** Join the ranks of professionals using Starrett since 1880. - • **Built to Endure:** Crafted from tempered steel for long-lasting performance. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Easily removable leaves for quick adjustments on the go. - • **Versatile Applications:** Perfect for carpenters and DIY enthusiasts alike. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Experience unmatched accuracy with every measurement. ## Overview The Starrett Tempered Steel English Thickness Gage is a professional-grade tool designed for carpenters and home improvement enthusiasts. Featuring 31 precision leaves ranging from 1/2" to 1/32", this gage ensures accurate measurements with a durable construction that stands the test of time. Its user-friendly design includes a secure locking device and easy-to-remove leaves, making it an essential addition to any toolkit. ## Description StarrettTempered Steel English Thickness Gage with Easily Removed Leaves - Ideal for Carpenters and Home Improvement - 31 Leaves, 1/2"-1/4" x 3"-1/32" Size, .0015"-.035" Thickness - 66B ## Features - Accurate Measurements - Our Tempered Steel Thickness Gage features a high-quality construction that provides accurate measurements every time. With a clear display, it's easy to get an accurate reading no matter what you're working on. - Easy to Use - Leaves are made of finest stainless steel and carefully finished to correct thickness, individually tested and marked with thickness. - Durable Construction - Starrett's Thickness Gage is built to last and can handle even the most strenuous jobs. Its durable construction will ensure years of use and the easy to read measurements make this tool perfect for anyone. - Secures into Place - It has a locking device on most gages that securely locks the leaves in position. The leaves are straight, easily removed and replaced with rugged, substantial steel case that protects leaves. - The Standard for Excellence - Manufacturing quality tools that provide consistent and reliable performance since 1880, Starrett's commitment to product excellence, has earned them a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the industry. ## Images ![Tempered Steel English Thickness Gage with Easily Removed Leaves - Ideal for Carpenters and Home Improvement - 31 Leaves, 1/2"-1/4" x 3"-1/32" Size, .0015"-.035" Thickness - 66B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515T1QFiZYL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: 2 questions: Where is this made? Do the leaves rust?** A: 1). USA 2). Of course they do, they are not stainless. Take care of them and they will last a lifetime. **Q: There are several part numbers available on this listing. Do all of them have a metal blade lock knob?** A: I don't know the answer to that. Normally when purchasing a set like this from Starrett, the blade lock knob is included. This is probably being sold by a third party. You would need to ask the seller. I'm sorry I can't help on this question. **Q: Is this product made in China like most Starrett products are now?** A: The one I bought is NOT made in China, it was made in the USA. It was a little pricey but worth it for the accuracy in my opinion. **Q: Does this item come with a certificate of calibration?** A: I don’t believe so. Not really a product that can be calibrated. It’s a Starrett so I would imagine it to be better than the same type of thing from an auto parts store. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Is it worth it? *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020* This Starrett gage is way more expensive than the majority of equivalent functionality gages offered on Amazon, so….is it worth it? It looks beautiful that’s for sure. When you hold it in your hand and look at it you get the feel that it’s well designed and made with care. The little details evoke a feeling of quality. The blade holder is strong and well polished, the locking mechanism is metal and large enough to get a grip on, the markings on the blades appear laser etched and easily readable, etc. etc. But is it accurate? If you’re gapping a spark plug you don’t need this but if you really want to know clearance between two surfaces that should never touch then can you trust this? I decided to dig into that question with some quantitative investigation.I measured each blade in three places that are important to me. Location (A) is at the end of the gage centered in its width but backed off about 3 mm from the end. Location (B) is at the end of the gage where any burr present would bias a gap measurement when inserted straight on. Location (C) is at the left “corner” of the blade end. This corner is the transition from the rounded side of the blade to the sharp edge end of the blade. This is where a burr would be a problem if the blade is inserted from the side instead of the end. The measurement instrument faces are 0.275 and 0.375 in diameter so there is some overlap in the measurement area. The data summary is shown in the graph where Location (A) is marked with a blue diamond, (B) is marked with a red square, and (C) is marked with a green triangle. The graph is showing the measured deviation from the marked value of each blade. Some of the blades were beyond excellent with very low deviation. The 0.017 inch blade, for example, showed an error of 0.00002 at the front edge (B) and less for locations (A) and (C). The estimated measurement uncertainty is probably in the +/- 0.00004 range so “error” for this blade is in the measurement mud. All the other blades measured well within expectations (Starrett doesn’t specify an accuracy so I only have my expectation that the error of any one blade would be less than half the distance to the next smaller or larger blade. This would be +/- 0.0005 for all but the largest). The only exception was the 0.008 blade. The left corner measurement was 0.00864. Under the microscope, the left corner had a small burr in the transition from smooth to sharp edge. A couple of light strokes with a fine diamond file cleared that up and brought this measurement down to 0.00803. The other large deviations between the A, B, and C locations for other blades are most likely also due to very small edge burrs. The worst case deviation across the set of 31 blades (after fixing the 0.008 blade) was less than 0.0003 which was significantly better than my expectation. So, is it worth it? For me, the answer is clearly YES! This is a product from a manufacturer that cares about quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product! *by A***H on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023* Quality product! The world is now full of junky, rust-prone and bendy crap where a good feeler gauge set used to be a lifetime tool. (I have had my Starett set since 1978.) This looks quality! Unfortunately not marked with both metric and inch markings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality *by D***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022* Well made and easy to read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24460434-tempered-steel-english-thickness-gage-with-easily-removed-leaves-ideal](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24460434-tempered-steel-english-thickness-gage-with-easily-removed-leaves-ideal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*