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Caliper jaw protectors
Does anyone make jaw protectors for dial calipers to use when measuring abrasive material? -
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Dividers Should Be Digital
I recall seeing some wing dividers that had a fine adjusting screw for adjustment in one side. If I recall correctly, it had interchangeable divider and caliper legs – but that brings up the issue of feel. If a heavier tool makes it harder to feeling the right measurement, what techniques are... -
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Dividers Should Be Digital
I wonder if wing dividers can accomplish the same task. Those seem to be more available, or you can even make them yourself. I was thinking about making a pair from bronze and brazing in carbide tips. -
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Dividers Should Be Digital
Is there a big difference between expensive and cheap dividers? -
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Dividers Should Be Digital
Are spring dividers that commonly used in shop still? -
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Starrett goes private
Overrun another form, it’s discussing this topic it looks like people are debating whether there is any demand for precision hand, tools like my chronometers or calipers with a couple of people arguing that Starrett failed because there is no longer industry demand precision micrometers and... -
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Starrett goes private
Even though there is some lightly used stuff on eBay, how long does that stuff last in daily use in a working environment? Don’t gears on dial calipers wear out? And the same for springs on spring calipers, etc.? -
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Master vernier caliper?
Wouldn’t the jaws wear on a vernier just like on a dial? This one seems to have some kind of adjusting screw on it -
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Starrett goes private
In this case, it wouldn't surprise me to see the eventual buyer as a Chinese company that wanted to manufacture and sell slightly better, slightly more expensive, precision tools. Or Stanley Black & Decker -
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Starrett goes private
I’m skeptical that Starrett makes it out in one piece, but this capital firm has a portfolio of manufacturing industries that are still in the USA. I hope it works out, I doubt it. I wonder where we’ll be able to get decent combination squares from if they wind up going bankrupt -
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Master vernier caliper?
What is the advantage of this type of vernier caliper over a dial caliper? I’m referring to this instrument... -
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Third world nut making shop
It's nothing short of amazing what can be done with rudimentary tools and processes even in poor countries. Average people in the USA think everything has to be made with high tech computer software. -
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Starrett S901 Set?
They are nice. One came up on eBay in December but I was too sick from the medication to buy it. As soon as I was feeling better, it was gone.- Euclidean
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Starrett S901 Set?
Yes, just like that. There were two version of this box sold. I'm interested in purchasing either.- Euclidean
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Starrett S901 Set?
Does anyone have an antique S901 set they'd be willing to sell?- Euclidean
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Does a micrometer need to be lubed?
Could you use a very thin silicone lubricant? -
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Does a micrometer need to be lubed?
I was told that a micrometer didn't need to be lubricated because oil that is too thick can cause it to tighten up. If that's true, how do prevent the screw from wearing out? -
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Round leg vs. Yankee Dividers
Is there a finer adjustment screw on the round leg?