# Feeler Gauges ### **What it is** A set of thin metal strips with known thicknesses, used to measure small gaps or check clearances. ### **What it’s used for** * confirm Z-zero offset without cutting * detect tiny misalignments in setups or fixtures *** ### **Search terms to buy** * *feeler gauge set metric 0.05-1mm* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://miwicnc.gitbook.io/miwicnc/tooling-and-workshop-setup/measuring-and-referencing-tools/feeler-gauges.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.