Subject: Digital calipers My calipers are the dial type and seem to be more accurate than plus or minus 5 thousandths providing they are properly zeroed first. That said, I still make a double check with a micrometer when dealing with wire or pin sizes, just to be sure. Another tool I find useful is a digital micrometer. Mine is a cheapo Harbor Freight special that was around $20 on sale a year or so ago. The digital readout is not electronic, but mechanical, similar to a car odometer. I'm usually wary of cheap tools, but this one has been fool-proof so far. I sure makes for easy readability. Loren Hedahl It is important to develop a "feel" for your micrometers and calipers when closing them against your specimen and closing them. Without this important control, you will not get consistent, dependable measurements. BTW, these instruments must be stored in their closed position to keep them clean and corrosion free. Paul C -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20060715/fa5445af/attachment.html
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