I'm looking at spending some of my limited tool budget on some measurement
equipment.
I just bought a dial indicator and stand for checking runouts, but now I've
got a bit of a dilemma.
I am probably in a position where, for the time being, I will have to choose
between buying a
0-6" DIAL CALIPER and and a 0-1" MICROMETER.
The dial caliper seems to be a much more flexible instrument in many ways,
although I suppose the micrometer would be better for an absolute
measurement of something very thin, like a shim.
So the question is, how much can I really do with the dial caliper vs. the
micrometer in general automotive work?
I'd appreciate any comments.
Glen Wilson
Email: RoverCar@voicenet.com
Rover Saloon Touring Club of America
Website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/rovercar/rstca.html
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