Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2022-10-10 07:05
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In another thread entitled "How do you define facing length?", JTJC stated the following when holding the mpc and the Brand glass measuring gauge in the left hand: "Even holding it in exactly the same place against the mouthpiece as you go through all the feeler gauges and record the readings really hurts your thumb. If you slip even a little you have to start all over."
A short while later, the idea of using a C clamp came to my mind and I mentioned it in a later response. Of course, the top and bottom of the clamping sections would have to have either rubber, vinyl, or some kind of soft plastic to protect the mpc and the glass gauge. Also, the bottom would have to have some kind of a "V" shape to hold the mpc securely.
Well, I looked at numerous C clamps on Amazon, found what looked ideal to me, ordered it, it arrived today, I tried it out and.......it worked fabulous for me!
And, it's cheap....only $10.99!
When secured in place, the mpc and the Brand glass gauge will absolutely NOT MOVE!
Since the mpc is not perfectly cylindrical, it sits at a slant. When tightening the clamp onto the glass gauge, the round top portion MOVES in a circular direction as well as a tilting direction. This C clamp absolutely holds the mpc and the glass gauge totally SOLID.
If the zero alignment is slightly off or if the gauge is not properly centered, merely loosen the clamp, slide the glass into the proper position and retighten it.
I remember an old TV commercial ad which ended with: "Try it...You'll like it!"
If you try this, I feel confident that you will absolutely "LOVE IT!"
Here's where to order it:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RLY6B2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Post Edited (2022-10-10 10:13)
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