Posted by Paul from MI on January 08, 2013 at 17:52:13 from (204.106.250.243):
In Reply to: Precision Tools posted by d282 on January 08, 2013 at 08:05:33:
As a long time journeyman tool & diemaker, I have definite preference for American made instruments. I have the same set of Starett 0-1" mics that I started with in 1964 and they are as good as ever. I have a lot of Mitutoyo , Lufkin tools as well and they are good too. Fowler dial indicators seem good too. The major issue with any precision tool is the skill of the operator. I can take anyones mics and cheat .001"-.002" without any one noticing. I can mount a dial indicator on a wobbly base and get any reading you want. I would rather have a skilled careful person use an obsolete set of vernier calipers than a tyro with the best set of digitals in the world. I carried a set of vernier calipers in my pocket for 25 years and if I needed anything more precise, then I got out the good stuff. It saved a lot of steps, and besides the battery never went dead, and cutting oil and water never bothered them. Whatever you decide, spend the time and money to learn how to use it right. Good luck with it, learning is always good, Paul
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