help me id these tools

[914agogo]

from the storage of a long time Porsche mechanic and transmission specialist
there will be many items up for sale in the near future however I must help the family identify what we will have to offer.

these 2 boxes of shims, cylindrical and flat are like new but dont know if they are used for our Pcars in the rebuilding

appreciate all and any input

[Gunzel]

They appear to be gauges, not shims. Since they are gauges they will allways look new since you use them to measure, not to use as a part. Like a Jo Block.

[nocarrier]

Those are a set of gauge blocks.

Here is a great video on how to use them.

[triguy]

Hi

Those are gauge blocks. The square set looks just like the Mitutoyo set I have at work. The numbers are the measurement of the block in inches. I use them for the calibration of measuring equipment like micrometers, calipers etc. Also they are very flat so the can be used for assisting in measuring. Machinist will use this type of tooling as well. They are not specific for a Porsche as far as I know.

Neil

[914agogo]

thanks!

[HawgRyder]

We used to call them "wring-blocks"...because you had to sort of slide them together and twist them to get them to eliminate the air in between them.
BTW...when "wrung together."..they won't fall apart under their own weight.
Bob

[KTL]

Look somewhere like McMaster-Carr for prices on individual or sets of gauge blocks. Basically your collection there is quite expensive.

[Jon B]

Name, grade and condition are important aspects in value.
Search ebay for a better idea.
Used generic sets are not very valuable.
Rust or heavy tarnish will make blocks almost worthless.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

By HawgRyder:when "wrung together."..they won't fall apart under their own weight.

FWIW - If'n I remember correctly from a metrology class - this is due to the effect of the van der Waals force. To add to KTL's & Werstatt's comments - you should get a pretty good price. Good Luck

Cheers
JB

[Gunzel]

After Gunzel gave the correct answer why do 7 other people need to give the same answer?

[suprxman]

Around here there are so many retired and out of work machinists that their tools don't bring much cash. Not what they should anyway. Better to keep them as they are very handy.

[KTL]

After Gunzel gave the correct answer why do 7 other people need to give the same answer?

Because they felt like further elaborating on your correct answer?