Domino Horizontal Position Gauge

[Questor]

Howdy folks,

First question for you all, after lurking here for a while now.

For the first time today, was setting up the domino to use the horizontal position gauges, to rebuild a stand for a fish tank.

When i placed the gauges into the notches, i could not quite get them to seat completely into the base of the domino.  When using a straight edge or placed on a flat surface, there appears to be 1mm or so gap, leaving the base of the machine in the air.  And yes, they are located on the proper sides.

I know this would not be a problem when working at 90deg to the surface, but when working on edges, with a support under it, the 1mm is a major difference.

I may be able to adjust the keyhole shape on the gauges, but want opinions before doing so.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

 

[PaulMarcel]

That routinely happens with mine.  Like you said, no big deal if you are using the 90* fence at 90*, but since you aren't, they would be a major problem.

When I really want them flush (still with the 90* fence, but just because I want to make them right...), I push really hard or press the fence unit down on a piece of oak to help register them.  They still wouldn't be flush enough for what you want.  My only suggestion would be to double-stick tape some 1/8" hardboard to the bottom of the fence unit, although that might bring the centerline of your Dominos up too high.  [unsure]