The dial caliper's fourth dimension

[Random Orbital Bob]

My 10" one really comes in handy

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Having said that I have the digital version and its horses for courses. There is nothing more useful than the answer in front of you. Having to scrutinise a dial gauge. That's for people who can actually see without glasses!

 

[mn pete]

Surely you couldn't slay many dragons with the four inch model though...definately go for the six or bigger. :lol:

 

[Graham Orm]

OK, so be honest...how many of you knew about this fourth way to measure using your dial calipers? Until Andy Chidwick described it at the Woodworking Show here in Denver I never knew. The instructions that came with my calipers don't even mention it!

http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... nsion.html

This is actually shown as an option in the booklet that comes with the Aldi digital.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Surely you couldn't slay many dragons with the four inch model though...definately go for the six or bigger. :lol:

Ooh Pete, you're such a tease

 

[barkwindjammer]

Just been in touch with Peter Konishi from Sentora Corporation, they have a base in California, these are the people who supplied Highland Woodworking with the 4" and 6" Dial caliper, he Emailed me to tell me that the 4" is going for $25 US (just over £16), the shipping on top could be as much as half that again, wonder if any of the smaller retailers/outlets might be up for ordering a small number (say 20) if there was enough interest, this would cut down the shipping cost a bit ?, or a group buy perhaps ?

 

[mn pete]

Would it help to have someone State-side to coordinate a group buy? Just let me know.

 

[barkwindjammer]

Just a 'heads up'
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago, and for the price I wasn't expecting much, however I was pleasantly surprised, not a hint of plastic in sight, full SS construction, solid as a rock, I didn't post this up immediately as I thought I should road test it first, the 4" dial calipers seem to be like rocking horse poo-I'm glad I took a punt here,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metric-Dial-Cal ... 507&sr=8-3

 

[Harbo]

Thanks 13 left now

Rod

 

[barkwindjammer]

Oh, they also do them in Imperial for all you Werthers Original suckers out there