At 07:10 9/29/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Conrad, > >I wondered about the vernier calipers; could you use them for all the >strings, or would you also need a micrometer? Are calipers as accurate? > >Signed, > >--Cy Limited Tool Budget Shuster-- >Bluefield, WV Hey there Hillwilliam Cy, The calipers don't work well on the wound strings unless you can get it past the knife edge tip, otherwise they slip between the windings. I find that the accuracy is the same as the anvil type, unless my eyes are playing tricks. [I'll double check after the strings are out] I have the plain style, not dial or digital. Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT, MPT, CCT, PFP, ACS, CRS. Decorah, IA - Certified Calibration Technician for Bio-powered Digitally Activated Lever Action Tone Generation Systems. - Pianotech Flamesuit Purveyor - American Curmudgeon Society - Apprentice Member and Founder
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