You get what you pay for.... That simple....
If you want to do home quality work.... buy Craftsmen.... If you are a
craftsmen... then buy something else.... ( Snap on, Mac, the like...)
Keith ( only it's worse with measuring devices )
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 1:00 PM
Subject: More questions about measuring instruments
>
> Well I'm setting up my new shop and a new shop means I need new tools to
> fill it!
>
> Is there any reason to get a set of inside micrometers or a dial bore
gauge
> instead of a set of telescoping hole gauges? I am assuming that the
reason
> most machine shops use the more expensive tools is because it saves them
the
> step of having to mic up the telescoping hole gauges because they can get
a
> direct measurement from the inside mics or the dial bore gauge. Is there
> going to be a big difference in the quality/accuracy of the $15 Harbor
> Freight telescoping hole gauges and the $85 Starrett or Central sets?
(they
> all seem to work on the same principles and all of the same design).
>
> Keep in mind that I only do 1-3 engine builds a year (mostly just one a
> year), but I like to be accurate with what I do. If I can take
> measurements, accurate to .0005" from a set of telescoping hole gauges I
> would be very happy. I'd be taking the measurements with my Starrett
mics,
> which are scaled in .0001" increments but accurate to +/- .00005".
>
> Also, since my 0-1" and my 2-3" are Starrett mics, I'm looking to complete
> the set. Should I stick with Starrett or is there any reason not to go
with
> a cheaper brand, with similar accuracy, for the casual use my mics see?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kai
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