Called profile copying gauge, look here:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2004860/Plastic-Profile-Copy-Gauges.aspx

They are common in the woodworking area, though they have application 
elsewhere.

On 5/10/2010 11:34 AM, PICdude wrote:
> I've been searching for a tool that measures or copies shapes, with a
> densely-packed row of sliding pins (somewhat like a comb), and a
> locking mechanism.  Not sure what they're officially called, but
> google eventually got me this (
> http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/shape-copying-and-controlling-tool.html ), though it's a
> project.
>
> I'm looking for one that I can purchase.  I've also seen them used in
> auto repair shops to ensure a body panel on one side matches the other
> side, for example.  Any leads?
>
> Cheers,
> -Neil.
>
>
>    
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