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Here's something, a tool, that if I didn't used to be an Auto Technician, I probably wouldn't own!!!
Its a analog Caliper, great for micro measurements. They’re available in digital readout too, I'm just partial to never needing batteries!!! :p
BEST USE SO FAR: Having #78, #79, and #80 micro bits laying on the counter, and having no idea which is which!!!
OR: Measuring the tabs ant posts that you need holes for, to get a better idea which drill bit to use!!! (Scratchbuilders!)
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A very handy tool, I have one in the garage workshop and one for use in the train room. I've had them both since we had our business and are among the few things I kept from there. I've thought about getting a digital one, but these have served me well, and as you say, no batteries required.
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Hey! What can I say....
Old farts love our analog tools!!! :p
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Most of my machinist tools I've used for my modeling, comes in handy.
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ezdays Wrote:Sumpter250 Wrote:Nope, you will need a collection bag of some sort, it is measured by volume rather than distance. Aroma is yet another way of measuring it using a potency scale. Lit the bag, hear the bang, see the flash ...
And then you will see and hear of course, there will be still more possiblities of measurements:
- measure the acoustic Decibels
- measure the brightness of the flash
Lutz
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