Re: Machinist engine measuring tools
[Re: HemiStan]
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01/21/07 08:57 PM
01/21/07 08:57 PM
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a quality 2-3" and 4-5" micrometer and a quality dial bore guage that measures to .0001 is a good start. make sure the mices have the standards with them. forget the dial caliper for any truely accurate measurements. those are good to see if your in the ballpark, but that's about it.
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Re: Machinist engine measuring tools
[Re: HemiStan]
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01/22/07 01:53 PM
01/22/07 01:53 PM
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Sounds good. This is what I will be looking for:
A 2-3" and a 4-5" micrometer, and a dial bore guage. I currently have a dial indicator and a degree wheel.
It looks like I will stay away from the used tools.
Thanks!
Borrow the tools dont buy, You will prob only use them the one time,A Good dial bore gauge is expensive,! Also have who ever you borrow them from show you the correct way to use them.
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Re: Machinist engine measuring tools
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01/22/07 02:22 PM
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as far as buying inside and outside mic's, I have found that if you are intent on buying used tool's then buy from a old machinist that is retiring and check calibration date's/stickers,, if you find the right person they will lot's of time's show you the in's and out's of proper useage and care for the tool's, most of the old fella's that I have bought from are usually pretty understanding and are glad to see the tool's that they have made a living with for year's are going to a good home and will be taken care of properly.
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Re: Machinist engine measuring tools
[Re: dartman366]
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01/22/07 08:27 PM
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a very good point was brought up. owning your own tools is a good start, but learning how to use them is even more important. I've tried to teach people correct methods for consistent readings but it takes a long time to truely master. take your time and practice. you'd be surprised at how many people don't know how to read a mic, let alone use it properly. it's not rocket science but it is a learned trade like many other things. try to find someone to show you the basics that is knowledgeable and try to see if your readings are consistent with his/hers. practice until the tool becomes an extension of yourself. i know of many people that have called their machinist to tell them they're measurements are off, only to be embarrassed. that's the best advice i can give anyone that has no experience with such tools. best of luck to you, we all had to learn the hard way at some point or another.
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Re: Machinist engine measuring tools
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01/22/07 10:35 PM
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get a standard, practice on the standard until you get the feel of the turn on the handle. Try learning on a .0001 or min .001 mike for the accuracy and feel. A great place to get tools is from a retiring machinest, he/she will sell you his/her livelyhood reasonably if you convince him/her you will take care of the babies....
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