 12" caliper, what options are there? |
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| malcolm2 |
 Dec 13 2011, 08:53 PM
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OK this might be a crazy question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) But I am working on push-rod length. I don't want to go buy a $50 tool. HF has a crappy $10 one. Or finally wait 6 days for an auction to end and still loose.
What are my options? I have two 6" digital calipers. Is there a way to use them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| a914622 |
Dec 13 2011, 09:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 12-August 10 From: northwest Member No.: 12,048 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The ones at harborfrieght are not to bad.
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 13 2011, 09:38 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,680 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Something like this basically. you don't care what the number is as long as you can compare each one to each other ,
http://www.wttool.com/index/page/product/p...ments+%28USA%29 |
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| tscrihfield |
Dec 13 2011, 09:39 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Dec 13 2011, 09:53 PM)  OK this might be a crazy question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) But I am working on push-rod length. I don't want to go buy a $50 tool. HF has a crappy $10 one. Or finally wait 6 days for an auction to end and still loose. What are my options? I have two 6" digital calipers. Is there a way to use them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually yes! Max one of them out and tighten the set screw. 6 In not the full max, it usually travels farther. Using the back of the calipers (usually for depth and step measurements). Place your push rod against the maxed out calipers face down and tape them in place. Then using the same style surface on the other calipers you can take a measurement and add 6 inches. I wish I wasn't in my warm house readying for bed otherwise I would photo this for you. Hopefully you can get what I mean though... |
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| underthetire |
Dec 13 2011, 09:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
The harbor freight one would work, if you know how to read vernier calipers. They do take some practice. The digital ones are pretty good, but they are the 50 bucks you don't want to spend.. You could make a wood jig and use a 1" travel indicator if you in a pinch.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-travel...icator-623.html |
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| malcolm2 |
Dec 13 2011, 09:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Dec 13 2011, 09:39 PM) I wish I wasn't in my warm house readying for bed otherwise I would photo this for you. Hopefully you can get what I mean though... I think I have the visual, I will have to try it. But I am not working on this right now, so if you think about it you can add a picture when you get around to it. thanks |
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| malcolm2 |
Dec 13 2011, 09:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Dec 13 2011, 09:48 PM) The harbor freight one would work, if you know how to read vernier calipers. They do take some practice. The digital ones are pretty good, but they are the 50 bucks you don't want to spend.. You could make a wood jig and use a 1" travel indicator if you in a pinch. http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-travel...icator-623.html It's not really the $50, but the fact that I may never use the tool again. Maybe this forum needs a Loan-a-tool program. I have not used one in a very long time, but it is like riding a bike.... Video link of how to read Vernier Calipers |
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