Mic vs. Caliper

[Vince Mrykalo]

> Is there a major difference between a micrometer and a dial caliper?  It
> seems that calipers could fit into places often times where a micrometer
> couldn't.  In addition, when one is not measuring the outside diameter of
> strings, a caliper could be used to measure inside dimensions of. . .
> whatever.
>
> An apprentice question from. . . an apprentice.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lloyd

As far as I can tell, calipers and micrometers are equally accurate.
It's the application of them that may give varying results.  There is
a wider, more stable measuring surface with micrometers that give you
a sure measurement when measuring things like wire.  The calipers are
much thinner in its jaws, and is much more difficult to get a good
reading.

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