Thread: How to read a caliper?
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12-20-2006 05:40 PM #1
How to read a caliper?
And digital or dial,I thought it was some good reading.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caliper
And 1 inch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InchAny one know where I can get a printable scale of 1 inch,down to 32 "s or 64"s.Even converted to decimal would be good to.ThanksLast edited by BigTruckDriver; 12-20-2006 at 05:57 PM.
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12-20-2006 05:43 PM #2
I use my eyeballs and look, thats how I read them.
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12-20-2006 10:06 PM #3
Originally Posted by BigTruckDriver
http://www.bghooke.com/brucehooke/Do...0(ver%202).pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/STARRETT-LARGE-W...QQcmdZViewItem
You should be able to get the pocket size for free at a machine tool supply.
If you are asking about a steel rule; that can be purchased at a machine tool supply. Can also be found in Sears and Lowes and Home Depot.Last edited by Frisco; 12-20-2006 at 10:09 PM.
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12-21-2006 05:56 AM #4
Buy yourself a 6" machinists steel rule.
Handiest gadget in my shop.
I have several and one of them is almost always in use.C9
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12-21-2006 07:07 AM #5
Starrett generally gives those charts away - nice, but why buy one when there are so many freebies you can print off some internet site - just like the other one listed - which I made a copy JIC.
As far as scales, I must have a dozen from 2", metrics, and on up to a nice Starrett 36". Of course I can never find the one I was just using with the usual mess on my bench when I want it, which is the reason for so many.
I also have several tape measures, including one in decimal equivalents and one in metrics.
A vernier caliper, a 0 - 1 mic(other sizes can come later), a dial indicator and stand are also helpful. I am not a real big fan of digital readout measuring devices, but they do have a place tho not in my tool box .Dave
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12-21-2006 07:23 AM #6
There are Starett scales that have 0 thru 6 in 64ths on one side and dec. equ. on back. Back when My eyes were good and I did it all the time I could read .005 on a 6" scale.Charlie
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12-21-2006 11:09 AM #7
Any one know where I can get a printable scale of 1 inch,down to 32 "s or 64"s.Even converted to decimal would be good to.I would like to pass these out at work.I am tired of people saying its 4 and 3 lines.Thanks
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12-21-2006 03:20 PM #8
Originally Posted by cffisherYesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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12-31-2006 08:17 PM #9
to convert fractions into a decimal , divide the bottom number into the top number, example ...... 1/4 '' divide 4 into 1 = .250
never buy a vernier caliper, they are very hard to read, a good dial caliper or digital would be good for you most likley.
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01-01-2007 07:47 PM #10
A 6" dial caliper is the best and most used measurement tool in my garage.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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01-01-2007 08:15 PM #11
Originally Posted by C9x
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