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PEC Tools Mechanical Edge Finder,1/2" Diameter Shank, 0.200" & 0.500" Diameter Tip,
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Highlights
- Double End Finder: This PEC Mechanical Edge/Center Finder has 0.200" Diameter Tip and 0.500" Diameter Tip.
- Good Quality: Made from precision ground tool steel. All working surfaces are Hardened and Ground.
- Easy to Use: Accurately locates edges and determines centers.
- Cylindrical Contact Design: Accurately Locates Round or Flat Work.
- Proudly made in the USA for 65 years, PEC is capable of providing excellent fine precision tools for woodworking, industrial, professional and consumer markets worldwide.
Why You'll Love It
- Dual tip sizes let you find edges using either 0.200-inch or 0.500-inch diameters
- Hardened and ground tool steel construction ensures long-term accuracy on working surfaces
- Cylindrical contact profile accurately locates both flat workpieces and round stock
- Half-inch diameter shank fits securely into matching standard machine collets or chucks
- Made in the USA by a manufacturer with 65 years of precision tool experience
Pros
- +Double-ended tip design
- +Precision ground tool steel
- +Hardened contact surfaces
- +Works on round and flat stock
- +Made in the USA
Cons
- -Requires a 1/2-inch holding collet
- -Manual mechanical operation only
Detailed Review
The PEC Tools Mechanical Edge Finder is a double-ended setup tool designed to help machinists and woodworkers accurately locate workpiece edges and find centers. Built with a 1/2-inch diameter shank, it bridges the gap between your machine spindle and the raw stock to ensure proper alignment before cutting begins.
This tool features two distinct contact points: a 0.200-inch diameter tip on one end and a 0.500-inch diameter tip on the other. Both ends use a cylindrical contact design, allowing you to indicate against flat stock or round parts with equal precision. The versatility of having two tip sizes on a single tool simplifies quick workpiece setups.
Durability and precision come from its construction. Made in the USA, it uses precision ground tool steel with all working surfaces fully hardened and ground. This hardened build helps the contact surfaces resist wear from repeated contact with workpieces during spindle setup operations.
As a mechanical edge finder, it relies on manual visual alignment rather than digital readouts or electronic beepers. It also requires tool holding compatible with a 1/2-inch shank, so it will not fit smaller 3/8-inch or 1/4-inch chucks without an adapter.
Verdict: This double-ended mechanical edge finder is an excellent choice for machinists, woodworkers, and industrial users needing dependable edge and center finding. Its hardened steel construction and dual-tip design make it a reliable everyday shop tool.
Specifications
- Shank Diameter: 1/2 inch
- Tip Diameters: 0.200 inch and 0.500 inch
- Material: Precision ground tool steel
- Surface Finish: Hardened and ground working surfaces
- Design: Double-ended cylindrical contact
- Country of Origin: USA
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Need to locate edges or centers on both flat and round materials.
- Prefer having two tip sizes (0.200-inch and 0.500-inch) in a single tool.
- Use machine tooling that accepts standard 1/2-inch shank accessories.
- Prioritize American-made precision tools with hardened steel surfaces.
Consider something else if you:
- Require an edge finder with electronic beepers or LED indicators.
- Only have machinery that accepts shanks smaller than 1/2 inch.
FAQ
What are the tip sizes on this edge finder?
It features a double-ended design with a 0.200-inch diameter tip on one end and a 0.500-inch diameter tip on the other.
What size shank does it have?
The tool has a 1/2-inch diameter shank.
Can this tool be used on curved surfaces?
Yes, the cylindrical contact design allows it to accurately locate both round and flat workpieces.
Product Details
| Brand | PECTools |
| ASIN | B0006J46X2 |
