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hole gauge for Ø5 shafts

hole gauge for Ø5 shafts: 4.8–5.6

Exact dimensions. True size, no printing tolerance added. Threads are plain cylinders at the major diameter.

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Dimensions

gauge	hole-gauge-m5-4-8-to-5-6
sizes_mm	4.8–5.4, 5.6
nominal_mm	5

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Hole gauges for Ø3, Ø5 and Ø8 (0.1 mm steps): every size, notes, mating features and sources. How do I find the hole allowance my 3D printer needs for parts drawn at exact size?

Other sizes

hole gauge for Ø3 pins/screws
hole gauge for Ø8 shafts