strike plate material

[nhbuck1]

where can i get some strike plate material from that tells you the thickness, in other words how do i know if im getting a thinner or thicker side plate material for tuning?

[Gdpolk]

Digital calipers would measure anything and be useful for more than just side plates. As for tuning most just work it until it works. There's not really a set formula that lets you pick/calculate a thickness, order it, and it be perfect. You just have to tinker.

[Stumpkiller]

Here is what I do.  I use masking tape and paper matches until I get a thickness that works.  Then I cement a leather pad with as much backing in a 1/8" wide strip under the leather to get the thickness I need and a central contact point over the center of the arrow contact point (the piviot point usually being rearward of the center of the shelf).

If I don't need much I use a leather with adhesive on the back.  Thicker I use leather and two-sided tape.  I use the kind R/C pilots use to attach servos.  Strong & waterproof.

[nhbuck1]

how do you get the thickness measurement after using the tape or matches, or are you saying you glue over the tape or matches?

[p1choco]

A caliper would do the trick. They can be purchased at a reasonable price from hardware stores.