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| Author: | segovia [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
Hi Is anyone using a carbon fibre vernier caliper ? Is steel any better ? John |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
If you're talking about a 6" caliper, which is what most are using for guitars, then just about any caliper will do. There's no great benefit to going really high-end on them, a $25 digital caliper will serve you well. I can't think of any benefit to a CF caliper over steel except solvent resistance; the CF is slightly less stiff in cross-section and it's harder to make an accurate caliper from composite. Rather than a Vernier (though, as a mathematician, the scale does please me deep down inside), I'd get either a dial or digital caliper. The reason I say this is because you can knock a Vernier out of alignment (absolute position...and it's really annoying to reset them) whereas you can reset your zero with a dial or digital (and so you're fine so long as the relative accuracy is good). |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
I consider a metal dial caliper one of the most important tools that I use for luthier work.Would be lost without it and would not even consider not having one at hand. As Bob said verniers are seldom used nowadays. Slower to read especially for aging eyes.Have seen the non metal calipers and would only consider them for rough work such as checking rough stock etc. I think if you acquire an inexpensive metal dial caliper you would not be disappointed. Take care. Tom. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
I have 6 inch and 4inch calipers. I like the 4's the most. They are under $20. |
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| Author: | Rick Davis [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
Agreed with everyone except I much prefer digital to dial in a dusty shop. Not everyone's experience? Rick |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carbon Fibre Vernier Caliper |
I have all three. When the batteries die on the digital, I pick up the dial. When I drop the dial, I pick up the Vernier. When I get annoyed with the Vernier, I buy batteries (and a new dial caliper) My Vernier reads +3 thou, but it always works...I'm getting better about dropping my dial caliper...the current one's setting the record at 18 months old without a drop! I enjoy using the dial most, for some reason, but the digital is definitely the most useful for getting stuff done. It's the same price for either at most places now. |
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