Re: [alfa] Broken electronic toys

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

alfacybersite wrote:
> What's in your tool box and are you happy with it?
>
> Sorry, don't want to hear from the non-electronic guys. After all you
> determined that 'merican's want their electronics and being 'merican...
What if I have electronic and mechanical?   I have a 2" mechanical 
Starrett (at least 40 years old.  It's an heirloom), a set (1,2 and 3") 
mechanical digital import mics ($70), and a Fowler 1" ($60) electronic mic.

I've found them all to be remarkably consistent and presumably accurate. 
I was surprised that my cheapo mechanical digital mics to give the same 
readings as my Starrett and electronic Fowler when measuring a 1" gauge 
block.

The electronic mic is my favorite (I like being able to switch between 
inch and metric too) and I'd have purchased a complete set if I could 
justify the cost.  For my purposes the cheapo ones do the job, and their 
mechanical counters are a handy crutch.

The guys on rec.crafts.metalworking can give you much more educated (and 
often biased) opinions if you are looking for them.

--Mark
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