Ring guage and stick - half-size or no?

[MJC]

Time to buy a ring guage and stick. In the panel's expert opinion is it better to buy the more expensive half-sizer versions?

Thank you for any advice.

Michael

[Dennis]

For the UK it is worh having a Wheatsheaf one (aluminium will do), to give you a better chance of comparison with other users.

Personally, I did not find it difficult to make halfway marks with a saw. They dont have to go all the way round. Dennis.

[MJC]

Thank you for your reply (and tip about the halfway saw marks), Dennis. You've saved me a few pounds. Is it worth investing the saved money in a ring guage with half-sizes?

[enigma]

I find it easy enough to estimate half sizes so wouldn't worry about it personally.

[Dennis]

I agree, but make sure it's a Wheat sheaf again, so that everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. Dennis.

[MJC]

Thank you for your advice, Dennis and Sarah. I'm trying to avoid buying each item more than once and it seems the cheaper option (without the half-sizes) is the correct one this time.

[enigma]

You're welcome.
If you are making rings for distance customers the plastic ring gauges from Cooksons also work well.