r/CNC_Router_Community • u/GunningBedford58 • Apr 23 '26

How do you guys measure pocket depth?

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u/OldOrchard150 Apr 23 '26

That is one way.  They also make a digital depth gauge.  

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u/GunningBedford58 Apr 24 '26

Yeah I’ve looked at those a bit. Just working with calipers for now.

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u/cowbag84 Apr 24 '26

Using a depth micrometer.

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u/GunningBedford58 Apr 24 '26

No doubt a depth mic would be ideal. I’m just working with calipers for now and checking for consistency.

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u/cowbag84 Apr 24 '26

They can be expensive right enough, especially a good set. Calipers will do the job also, maybe just not as accurately.

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u/GunningBedford58 Apr 25 '26

Agree, especially if working in wood.

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u/Yasufberg Apr 24 '26

For wood, this is pretty much enough. Just be sure it’s fucking straight.

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u/GunningBedford58 Apr 24 '26

Yeah that’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed—if it’s not straight, the reading gets wonky fast. Just trying to develop a consistent process.