what does it mean, Paul?
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My apologies, it looks like I used the link function incorrectly. You should be able to cut and past this one: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mituo...ef_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto I've also corrected the original. Thanks!
Do we really need this accurate of a set of calipers when building wood model ships?
Don't get me wrong I have spent thousands on tools for building model ships. I own a Sherline mill and lathe, I have the Byrnes Model Machines table saw, thickness sander, variable speed sander, and numerous other tools (my wife thinks I'm nuts). I can justify most of the tools I own (at least in my head). I'm just not accurate enough when sanding, cutting, or drilling to require a caliper that checks to a .0000. My calipers are cheap ones either purchased at Menards or Harbor Freight. Please don't misunderstand me if you have the skill to need a set with that much precision then I salute your ability. I'm just not that good.
Don't get me wrong I have spent thousands on tools for building model ships. I own a Sherline mill and lathe, I have the Byrnes Model Machines table saw, thickness sander, variable speed sander, and numerous other tools (my wife thinks I'm nuts). I can justify most of the tools I own (at least in my head). I'm just not accurate enough when sanding, cutting, or drilling to require a caliper that checks to a .0000. My calipers are cheap ones either purchased at Menards or Harbor Freight. Please don't misunderstand me if you have the skill to need a set with that much precision then I salute your ability. I'm just not that good.
It is hard to disagree with you, and most times we don't. require .0000 (thousands of accuracy) but... .00 (ten's) will not hurt at all. You've mentioned the Sherline mill and lathe, these are considered precision tools. Using a cheap caliper might give you an inaccurate reading, therefore you are at risk of missing the correct size. A Mitutoyo is one of the examples being precision, and you don't have to buy one, but... Starret is not so much cheaper (just saying).
I think, IMHO, if you own Sherline tooling you should invest in a precession caliper
I think, IMHO, if you own Sherline tooling you should invest in a precession caliper
Jim, Thank you for the reply. I will take your advice into consideration. Your statement regarding precision tools is an accurate one. I use the mill for other small items and an accurate set of calipers would be helpful at times. I just hope the calipers can withstand a few drops as all my handheld tools seem to find the floor.
For my purposes I would survive with three digit after the dot 0.000" tools accuracy. Four digit after dot seems to be excessive. I however cannot accept a caliper which gives you different measurements when measuring same item a few times. So I own a Mitutoyo caliper for about 15 years.
Calipers and other precision devices may not be dropped on hard surfaces, otherwise, they will become measuring instruments without precision.