Metric / American Standard gauges

[Newton Hunt]

These are indeed wonderful tools but they are not as
accurate as a good micrometer by more than half.  A good
mike can be read to .0001 and the calipers to .0005 +/-
.001!  Know this and it is still one of my favorite HowBigs.

		Newton

Rob & Karen Loomis wrote:
> 
> >
> >             Get your self a digital caliper, you will love it, press the
> > button for mm.
> > I no longer have to squint, and add 25,50 or 75, to some thing that I have
> > difficulty reading.  Hell I only have 10 fingers.
> > It is a lot faster to use, and almost dummy proof.
> >
> 
> I couldn't agree more! This was my best new tool of the year. Under $50 from
> Lee Valley Tools and like is much better. Also the zeroing feature opens many
> possibilities.
> 
> Rob Loomis