Posted by RedRoundhead on January 09, 2013 at 11:34:23 from (24.106.38.186):
In Reply to: Precision Tools posted by d282 on January 08, 2013 at 08:05:33:
Don"t forget to get a Machinery"s handbook. And get two; the newest version, and an old version (pre-1968). They leave out some good, obsolete information in the newer versions. I have a 13th edition, and a 28th Edition, myself. I use them at work almost everyday, where we have a mix of old machine tools and new machine tools.
A set of gauge blocks, or some standards, to practice measuring on would be handy,as you can then find out what your "feel" is with different measuring tools.
If you order new tools like you mentioned, get ones with some calibrated standards; otherwise you are in the dark.
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