WearGauge: Hand Tool Wear Limit Checker

How it helps

Use it for a focused task

WearGauge lets you pick a tool type, enter what you measured or observed, and instantly see whether the tool is still within safe limits. It compares your numbers against published manufacturer wear limits and gives a plain recommendation: keep using it, sharpen it, or replace it.

The page includes presets for common tool sizes, visual wear indicators, and a local history of past checks. Start by selecting your tool type from the dropdown.

For drill bits, enter the measured diameter at the cutting edge. For saw blades, enter the remaining tooth height or hook angle.

Good next steps

Make the result easier to act on

• Start with the examples or presets if you are unsure what to enter for WearGauge: Hand Tool Wear Limit Checker.
• Try one realistic scenario first, then adjust the numbers or notes to compare another path.
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