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So what???? It takes a bit of skill to develop a proper touch,but I get 1/4 thou. measurements on small diameter things with my dial caliper. Been doing it for many years.
If you think it's hard,I recommend getting magnifier reading glasses!
The trouble with ANY caliper is they are not as rigid as a mike,and take more skill to use.
If you really need a more serious measurement,of course use a mike. Preferably one with a ratcheting thimble as it removes the human touch factor.
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Winton asked for pictures when my Lufkin Caliper was mentioned. I thought it was a 3" but it is 4".
Lufkin Caliper.jpg
Here is an image of the backside:
Back Sides.jpg
The wooden Rabone has inches on the other side but it wasn't flipped for the picture of all of them:
Various Calipers.jpg
The slide rule was given to me by my father.
jtk
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