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Using the Bashlin No. 5 Gaff Guage
A. Length
Place the gaff on the gauge as indicated in the
picture. The tip of the gaff should extend beyond
the line furthest from the edge, indicating the length
is at least 1 1⁄4". If the gaff is too short it must be
replaced.
B. Thickness
Insert the gaff into the larger portion of the section
of the gauge marked with a “T”. Make sure the
gaff is lying at against the gauge. When the gaff
is placed in the larger opening the cross section of
the gaff roughly 1" from the tip is being measured.
The tip should fall between the edge of the gauge
and the rst line. If it falls over the edge, it is too
thin and should be replaced. If it falls short of the
line, it is too thick and must be reshaped. Repeat
the procedure placing the gaff in the smaller portion
of the section marked with a “T”. Now the thickness
of the gaff is being measured at a point roughly 1⁄2"
from the tip. The end of the gaff should fall between
the two parallel lines above the “T”. If it is long,
replace the gaff. If it is short, shape the gaff. (See
Maintenance Section)
C. Width
Repeat the general procedure used to measure the
thickness of the gaff on the section of the gauge
marked with the “W”. Slide the gaff into the larger
portion of the “W” section. Make sure the gaff is
at on the gauge. The tip should fall between the
end of the gauge and the rst line. If it goes over
the edge, replace it. If it falls short, shape the gaff.
Continue the inspection by placing the gaff in the
smaller portion of the “W” section. Replace the gaff
or reshape it as is required by the gauge.
(See Maintenance Section)
D. Shape of the tip of the gaff
There is a small section cut out of the left side of
the gauge. This is used to determine if the tip of the
gaff is shaped correctly. Place the tip of the gaff in
the cut-out as indicated. The shape of the tip should
approximate the curve of the cut-out. The shape of
the tip can be conrmed by testing the tip using the
Pole Cut-Out Test shown on page 10.
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