I’m here cause I was organizing my fathers toolbox I inherited when he passed on several years ago, I found a case with a Mitutoyo dial caliper in it, this video was great! now I’m gonna measure stuff around the house all day.
Great video. Had a training class today where the instructor tried to teach us this but I had a hard time understanding him. You completely cleared that up in less than 6 mins. Thx. One thing that would make the video even better imo is if you would add the written number to the answer parts of the video so the people learning can see it visually as well. ++
Nice teaching , dial calipers not only are precise, they look cool and interesting measuring tool. After using electronic ones i prefer this one. Also using dial calipers makes you way aware of the measures, digital ones like all electronic stuff can go faulty. Meanwhile this one is more resistant 👍
I started out with verynear 😮calipers then graduated to dial calipers. So much easier. But the digital calipers are the first ones I grab when I need to measure
Oh man, @cicerobg -- do I ever agree with you!!! The metric system makes so much more sense, which is what makes it a lot easier. Way back in the 1970s, the USA started switching to metric, but then we stopped part way in, and using both metric and imperial, resulting in even more confusion. (Sorry for the history lesson. It's just crazy!)
Thank you for the simple yet very informative video. But I'm a little confused, my Mitutoyo dial calipers have two 0s on it. One positioned at 12 o-clock and the other at 6 o-clock with 1-99 hashmarks following each one. Does this chainge how to interpret the reading, and if so how?
Need to explain the mm side more. I don't have a dial I have marks on the top edge, 0, 2,4,6,8,10 and obviously have the standard 0,5,10,15,20,25 on the bottom. It's accurate just need to convert it I guess.
Hi Ryno. The metric measurements on standard (inch) calipers can only give you a rough, vague idea of the size you're measuring. The dial & needle only read in inches. To read millimeters, it's best to either get metric calipers, or digital calipers that switch between inches to millimeters.
Hi Jon. After using dial calipers for so long, doing "the calculations" comes instantly and naturally. There are no batteries to die. On good, high quality dial calipers, even though they only read to thousandths (0.001"), you can see how close the needle is to a line, and get a rough idea of how many tenths (0.0001") away from the line you are.
Yes, assuming you're not measuring a groove, or any other type of a recess. But you'll need to find the smallest measurement of the highest spot. At 5:35 into this video, you'll notice me rocking the calipers back & forth to find the smallest measurement.
I agree, @Bren39, which is why I did this video in decimals. Fractions are "a thing" though, so I might do a video someday on reading a ruler in fractions, and then if we're talking about what would be "much easier"-- nothing is easier than the metric measuring system, once it's understood.
Hi kracksmith4ejm1. For that level of accuracy, I would recommend using a micrometer. However, if the pointer is 1/2 way past a line, you can add 0.0005" to that number. If it's 1/4 past a line, add 0.00025"; if it's 3/4 past, add 0.00075", etc... But again, since the accuracy is ±0.001" for calipers, to be certain of an accurate measurement, a micrometer is the better tool.
Great point, Bjorn. This wasn't intended to show how to use them, or it would have needed to include much more. The point here was simply to help people learn how to read them. Absolutely, though -- clean the jaws and check the zero before each use. Thanks for pointing this out.
I agree, Eddie. They do serve a purpose in places like a production environment where accuracy isn't key, and they're likely to get dropped or misused.
eddiekulp1241, Travers offers a wide variety of calipers and other tools. Calipers include brands like Mitutoyo, Brown & Sharpe, and Starrett. The cheaper brands have their purpose, and are popular with some users.
Awesome. The 9mm load I'm working up has a COAL length of 1.125, just like an example in the tutorial. I bought a dial caliper now that I'm loading semi-auto pistol and this lesson was perfect. Thanks.
Wow I just got my dad's ENCO caliper out today dial he did machine work I have had them all most 10 years I had buddy refresh my memory from high school he'd be 93 in September
I would like to say thank you for these lessons/ reviews. I have a juvenile background in maintenance and mechanics. Im starting as a machinist and with your lessons on how to read a micrometer and calipers im already more confident and motivated to learn what this trades has to offer.
I have no stake in this field other than the fact that I am a hobbiest who needs to measure screw gauges, wire sizes,etc.. what kills me is how we got to dividing an inch into 10 units. We had a system that was already base 10 ...the metric system and we decided we still wanted the mfn inch! Use the gd metric system!
I use both. I find it's the ignorant who complain about the imperial system as they aren't quite intelligent enough to grasp it. Keep practising and you'll get there champ.
I’m here cause I was organizing my fathers toolbox I inherited when he passed on several years ago, I found a case with a Mitutoyo dial caliper in it, this video was great! now I’m gonna measure stuff around the house all day.
Keep them forever there really expensive and high quality
You just taught me a huge chunk of information that I'll carry for the rest of my life, thanks Mr.
Thank you, Murphy. That is an incredible amount of encouragement.
Great video. Had a training class today where the instructor tried to teach us this but I had a hard time understanding him. You completely cleared that up in less than 6 mins. Thx. One thing that would make the video even better imo is if you would add the written number to the answer parts of the video so the people learning can see it visually as well. ++
Thank you, generalgrudge. That's very encouraging! And what a great idea, to "add the written number..."! Thanks for the great input.
You found that "encouraging", thats great! I also agree, that by adding the written number would have helped . @@wonbythe1
Thank you for that great tutorial!! That's exactly what my brain needed to see and hear to make sense of it.
Great to hear! You're so welcome!
Thank you, nathansanchez3405. I'm glad it was helpful.
Just what I needed!!! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for the kind words and we’re glad it helped!
Thank you. I'm glad to have been helpful.
Thank you this prepared me for training at my new job !
thank you so much for your information you can't believe i got a job because of this video
Thank you so much. You explain that so easily a lot better than the person trying to train me.
Thanks, The light has been taken. I'm glad it was helpful.
Great videos and crystal clear explanations.
Thanks tonybrutal.
I'm 44 and I was shouting out the answers like in grade school. Great video and explanation!
Thank you, dusonsphere. Thanks for the encouragement, and I'm super-excited that it was helpful for you.
DID YOU GET ANY RIGHT ?
Thank you for the refresher course. My dad taught me when I was about 10 now haven't touched one in 16 years I forgot, so thank you
Yeah, it definitely goes away if you don't keep using it. I'm glad it was helpful.
Nice teaching , dial calipers not only are precise, they look cool and interesting measuring tool. After using electronic ones i prefer this one. Also using dial calipers makes you way aware of the measures, digital ones like all electronic stuff can go faulty. Meanwhile this one is more resistant 👍
I agree completely, lel_juan. The only thing I use digital calipers for is when I'm going back and forth between imperial and metric measurements.
Great refresher video...TY
I started out with verynear 😮calipers then graduated to dial calipers. So much easier. But the digital calipers are the first ones I grab when I need to measure
Hi Andrew. Digital calipers definitely do have their place. Nothing converts from inch to milimeters easier than digital measuring tools do.
Very good, cleared up a few questions I still had
I'm glad it was helpful, robertboyd3863.
Awesome video I work with CNC machines this really helped me
Thanks, promise673. I've enjoyed working with CNC machines too.
Ive watched 2 videos on 2 different ones and i feel like a god now
Thank you sir. Well explained.
Thanks Wes. 😊
Thanks your videos are awesome. I’ve learned a lot watching them.
Thanks that helps me out alot
Thank you
I feel less stupid now. Thx.
Quick and helpful, all I need to know, thank you!
Great video. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Great video and great information
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Thank you 🌸
“Pretty cut dry explanation!”..
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Thanks Larry!
Great Video! Thank you 🔥👏💪🫶
Nicely done
Thank you, Dennis. I hope it was helpful.
@@wonbythe1 very i am trying to build my first drag race snowmobile motor and needed a refresher course
That's totally cool! I race motorcycles myself. Not too many sleds here in South Carolina.
Good explanation, but much easier to use metric.
Oh man, @cicerobg -- do I ever agree with you!!! The metric system makes so much more sense, which is what makes it a lot easier. Way back in the 1970s, the USA started switching to metric, but then we stopped part way in, and using both metric and imperial, resulting in even more confusion. (Sorry for the history lesson. It's just crazy!)
Thanka!
Thank you for the simple yet very informative video. But I'm a little confused, my Mitutoyo dial calipers have two 0s on it. One positioned at 12 o-clock and the other at 6 o-clock with 1-99 hashmarks following each one. Does this chainge how to interpret the reading, and if so how?
Could be a different resolution
THANK YOU
Need to explain the mm side more. I don't have a dial I have marks on the top edge, 0, 2,4,6,8,10 and obviously have the standard 0,5,10,15,20,25 on the bottom. It's accurate just need to convert it I guess.
Hi Ryno. The metric measurements on standard (inch) calipers can only give you a rough, vague idea of the size you're measuring. The dial & needle only read in inches. To read millimeters, it's best to either get metric calipers, or digital calipers that switch between inches to millimeters.
@@wonbythe1 I just used a conversion table. Thank you
Thanks Kurt!
Why is that your favorite when you have to compute a few things while a digital just tells you straight up and can even tell you in fractions?
Hi Jon. After using dial calipers for so long, doing "the calculations" comes instantly and naturally. There are no batteries to die. On good, high quality dial calipers, even though they only read to thousandths (0.001"), you can see how close the needle is to a line, and get a rough idea of how many tenths (0.0001") away from the line you are.
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For an outside measurement, wouldn't you want to find the highest spot?
Yes, assuming you're not measuring a groove, or any other type of a recess. But you'll need to find the smallest measurement of the highest spot. At 5:35 into this video, you'll notice me rocking the calipers back & forth to find the smallest measurement.
Would have been much easier to explain in decimal instead of fractions. 1 and 1 hundred and 25th of a thousand is better conveyed as 1.125 inches.
I agree, @Bren39, which is why I did this video in decimals. Fractions are "a thing" though, so I might do a video someday on reading a ruler in fractions, and then if we're talking about what would be "much easier"-- nothing is easier than the metric measuring system, once it's understood.
what happens if it lands between the 1000's of an inch, or 1/4 or 3/4 between the 1000's of an inch?
Hi kracksmith4ejm1. For that level of accuracy, I would recommend using a micrometer. However, if the pointer is 1/2 way past a line, you can add 0.0005" to that number. If it's 1/4 past a line, add 0.00025"; if it's 3/4 past, add 0.00075", etc... But again, since the accuracy is ±0.001" for calipers, to be certain of an accurate measurement, a micrometer is the better tool.
The batteries don't go DEAD in dial calipers
1:06 you made a mistake its 10th of an inch not 100 thousand of an inch
If you still have any questions, just let us know.
why say "eight hundred and seventy five thousandths of an inch" when you can just say "point eight seven five inches". Less confusing, and less wordy.
pointless comment tellin a somone to be less educational
Set the zero!
Great point, Bjorn. This wasn't intended to show how to use them, or it would have needed to include much more. The point here was simply to help people learn how to read them. Absolutely, though -- clean the jaws and check the zero before each use. Thanks for pointing this out.
@wonbythe1
Yeah I hear yah.
It's just an easy thing to miss if you use them quick.
Your video was on point and informed
Thanks. I should probably do another video on how to use them.
Travers sells some very cheap Chinese dial calipers , there junk
I agree, Eddie. They do serve a purpose in places like a production environment where accuracy isn't key, and they're likely to get dropped or misused.
eddiekulp1241, Travers offers a wide variety of calipers and other tools. Calipers include brands like Mitutoyo, Brown & Sharpe, and Starrett. The cheaper brands have their purpose, and are popular with some users.
Have technical questions send us an email at tech@travers.com !
Very helpful thankyou.
A great video.Thanks, I give this two thumbs up!
Awesome. The 9mm load I'm working up has a COAL length of 1.125, just like an example in the tutorial. I bought a dial caliper now that I'm loading semi-auto pistol and this lesson was perfect. Thanks.
Glad we could help!
Thanks Paul. I'm glad to have been helpful.
This is excellent! I plan to introduce calipers using this video. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it helpful, JacquelineHSmith.
Wow I just got my dad's ENCO caliper out today dial he did machine work I have had them all most 10 years I had buddy refresh my memory from high school he'd be 93 in September
Thank you!
THANK YOU GOOD EXPLANATION. I JUST GOT MY DIAL CALIPER AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THE NUMBERS.
Thank you, mefirst4266. I'm glad it was helpful.
Thanks 🙏🏾
Thanks for this. Very helpful
Thanks, Christopher. I'm glad it was useful to you. (Kurt)
I would like to say thank you for these lessons/ reviews. I have a juvenile background in maintenance and mechanics. Im starting as a machinist and with your lessons on how to read a micrometer and calipers im already more confident and motivated to learn what this trades has to offer.
Thank you, JumkYard Projekts. I can't describe how encouraging that is.
Thank you 👍. This helped me help my son on a quiz he had to do.
this is so good at showing how stupid that imperial system is compared to the metric like the rest of the world use
I have no stake in this field other than the fact that I am a hobbiest who needs to measure screw gauges, wire sizes,etc.. what kills me is how we got to dividing an inch into 10 units. We had a system that was already base 10
...the metric system and we decided we still wanted the mfn inch! Use the gd metric system!
I do apologize for that, email16v. If the choice was mine to make, we're have gone to the metric system back in the 1970s.
I use both.
I find it's the ignorant who complain about the imperial system as they aren't quite intelligent enough to grasp it.
Keep practising and you'll get there champ.