Measuring Neck Thickness

[atomicwash]

I've been loosening or removing strings to measure neck profiles (depth at the first fret).

This link makes it so easy. Duh!

https://www.mk-guitar.com/2015/12/16/simple-trick-to-meaure-neck-thickness-with-strings-on/

 

[cynic]

I will add that it's a good idea to put tape on the jaws.  It takes very little pressure for them to leave a mark.

 

[Toadroller]

Clever use of tools. 

I had to measure some exhaust pipe diameter recently.  I took two ruler-squares and set them on opposite sides of the pipe and measured the distance between them.

 

[Jeff R]

I got one of these ... 

 

[Hbom]

I use the old fashion kind

 

[shankyboy]

I got one of these ... 

Ooh! I like that.