Maxigear Centre Gauge Whitworth BSW Thread 55° scale

The Maxigear Centre Gauge Whitworth BSW Thread 55° scale is part of the Maxigear range — precision engineering tools and machining accessories designed for toolmakers, machinists, and precision engineers across Australian industry. Maxigear products are selected by engineering workshops, tool rooms, CNC shops, trade schools, and industrial maintenance teams for reliable performance in demanding machining and measurement applications.

Where this product is used

Maxigear centre gauges are the machinist's reference tool for lathe thread-cutting setup, providing accurate 60° and 55° angle checking for metric, UN, and Whitworth tool profiles.

• Setting lathe tool height and angle for accurate thread-cutting operations
• Checking and grinding lathe threading tools to the correct 60° or 55° included angle
• Toolroom setup and inspection for metric, UN, and Whitworth thread profiles

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Select the centre gauge standard — 60° for metric and UN threads, 55° for Whitworth BSW — based on the threading work you perform most frequently. Machinists cutting both metric and imperial threads should stock both standards.