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Calipers, micrometer, & dial indicator - one not like the others
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<blockquote data-quote="Winchester 69" data-source="post: 269270" data-attributes="member: 8037"><p>With a small mic, I think it's mostly a matter of getting used to it. You just let it lay in your hand with your fingers supporting it no more than is necessary to maintain a balance. Easiest of any instrument to use once you've become acclimated. If you get a mic stand for it, you'll have the equivalent of one of Sinclair's deals, but hand held should be easier. </p><p></p><p>The more I think about your disparity with the dial indicator, the more I think that you're simply measuring something in the brass that the others don't. If the brass is rotating on a mandrel rather than an anvil, an eccentric or bent neck will influence the measurement even though it has nothing to do with thickness of the brass. A straight anvil rather than a raised ball can also have an influence. </p><p></p><p>The dial indicator is a simple rack and pinion drive; very linear. Problems with one shouldn't present themselves as generous measurements. Usually you'll feel a rough drive and see a jerky movement if you have a problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Winchester 69, post: 269270, member: 8037"] With a small mic, I think it's mostly a matter of getting used to it. You just let it lay in your hand with your fingers supporting it no more than is necessary to maintain a balance. Easiest of any instrument to use once you've become acclimated. If you get a mic stand for it, you'll have the equivalent of one of Sinclair's deals, but hand held should be easier. The more I think about your disparity with the dial indicator, the more I think that you're simply measuring something in the brass that the others don't. If the brass is rotating on a mandrel rather than an anvil, an eccentric or bent neck will influence the measurement even though it has nothing to do with thickness of the brass. A straight anvil rather than a raised ball can also have an influence. The dial indicator is a simple rack and pinion drive; very linear. Problems with one shouldn't present themselves as generous measurements. Usually you'll feel a rough drive and see a jerky movement if you have a problem. [/QUOTE]
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