{"product_id":"gaping-tool","title":"Pipe Welding Spacing Tool Set (8”, 12”, 18”) – Stick Welding Gap Gauge Kit for Pipe Fit-Up | 1\/16” Thickness Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to pipe welding, your fit-up determines everything. Root penetration, bead profile, and overall weld integrity all start with one thing — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatador-style Pipe Welding Spacing Tool Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is built for welders who understand that precision isn’t optional. This 3-piece set (8”, 12”, and 18”) is designed to help you quickly and accurately create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euniform root gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when fitting pipe for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estick welding (SMAW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is cut from durable carbon steel or Stainless Steel at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue 1\/16” thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you a reliable reference for consistent spacing across different pipe diameters and positions. The varying lengths allow you to work efficiently whether you’re fitting smaller pipe or handling larger diameter work in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a spacer — it’s a tool that helps you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent root openings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for better penetration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImprove \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earc control and puddle stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReduce guesswork during fit-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeliver cleaner, more professional welds under real job conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re in the shop or out in the field, this set keeps your setup tight, repeatable, and ready for inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for welders who take pride in their fit-up — because the weld is only as good as the prep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3-piece set: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8”, 12”, and 18” lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-1\/2” wide x 1\/16” thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for precise spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epipe fit-up and stick welding (SMAW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDurable carbon steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSimple, reliable, and field-ready design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matador HQ ","offers":[{"title":"1\/16 Carbon Steel","offer_id":63660414599537,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/16 Stainless Steel","offer_id":63660414632305,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/2740\/9009\/files\/IMG-6416.png?v=1779599376","url":"https:\/\/matadorhqrgv.com\/products\/gaping-tool","provider":"Matador HQ ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}