I inherited a Brown & Sharpe caliper years ago from my grandfather. For years I wondered how to use it. Your video explained it perfectly and for that, I am eternally grateful. My grandfather would be happy to know this had he been with me.
Because this isn't a "vernier" caliper in the traditional sense. It's a dial caliper (I have both). It's best to use the proper terminology whenever possible.
That was the most informative Udo video I've seen in a very long time. Epic presentation of every aspect,function, and proper use That was extremely helpful ..Thank You
This is very helpful. I recently ordered the wrong bearing twice for my Snapper riding mower front wheel. This video helped me to measure to dimensions of the old bearings with my Dial Caliper (which I bought from a thrift store and never used before). Now I was able to buy the correct bearings. Thank you.
Far too many TH-cam videos where the person doing the explaining is just babbling. No so with your video. Clearly presented, clearly spoken, easy to understand. Keep it going.
Good video. I learned how to read one of these back in junior high but when you haven’t used one in close to forty years well……. Thanks for the refresher. Greatly appreciated.
Nice intro video. To add... there is actually a fourth measurement calipers can perform. It is called a step measurement and utilizes the backside of the inside jaws.
Excellent presentation. Just as a point of minor pedantic nitpicking, the instrument is properly termed a "dial caliper." There is no vernier present on this instrument. The dial replaced the vernier. A vernier consists of two adjacent parallel graduated scales. Irrespective of nomenclature, you, sir, are an excellent instructor, and you did superb explanation on the proper use of the dial caliper.
Si glad I found this video. I tried to learn how to use one of these from a written explanation and could not make sense of it. Your explanation is perfectly clear.
I have to say you did a perfect job well explaining this, used closed captions(i am hard of heraring) and plenty of examples for us to see. Thank you very much for this video...i need it a refresher course myself and i have this exact Vernier Dial caliper i received from NTMA machining school...no retired. Great refresher course! i do recommend a better camera though for the zooming..,if i may recommend the GoPro or Sony action pro camera (some for around 199$ FYI) Cheers man! Subscribed
Thank you for the feedback and support :) Actually not long after this video I upgraded my camera, so my videos are much better quality than compared to my older content.
I'm in a cnc machining class and today was my first day one the lathe.. I found out I didn't know how to read a caliper. haha I was embarrassed. thank you so much for the video
Well articulated, clear video and very useful! On the Outside and Inside jaws there is a set of notches near the rail. What are the notches used for? I measured the gap and I think it was .03 inch. The gap was the same on both sets of jaws. There is a shoulder on the depth 'stick' that could affect the depth reading. Any idea why there is a shoulder and not just a straight 'stick'?
Thank you! That I am not sure. I would assume it's the closest edge to the slide, therefore if there is any dirt on the jaws it can have a greater affect on the accuracy of the measurement. It may also allow for future calibration if the jaws need to be reground.
4DIYers Yes, the inner most edge of the jaws near the slide. When the jaws are together, there is a gap near the slide on both sets of jaws. The gap is machined in on most of the calipers I've seen. Since it costs money to cut the gap there must be an important reason to have it. I haven't found the reason just yet...
Thank you :) I actually have a new channel with much better quality videos specifically for metalworking th-cam.com/channels/wNVjPEk-yzQxZuL30w3_JA.html
while measuring a shaft, i got a reading of 1", with the slide point at 2 and the dial reading 90.Is it 1.290 and how would i write it (inches/thousand?)
How do you convert that measurement into a fractional reading? For example 1.25 is obviously 1 - 1/4". Is there a simple conversion for more odd measurements?
Are you using this for drill bit sizing? If so, I have a drill index chart on my website so you're able to switch between fractions and decimals. www.4diyers.com/resources/metalwork/drillindexchartsae.php
I might just do a video on that! But to explain it, you would be using the flat face of the fixed jaw on the outside and then using the opposite edge of the movable inside jaw. Here's a photo to give you an idea how it works www.measuring-tools.biz/step-measurement.png
Ok you've shown me how to read this tool what i need to know is how to turn my reading into a cable size . I have a dial type and a digital type . The dial type read 1. 92 i guess. The digital type read 0.18in or 4.6mm . can you tell me what cable or drill bit size would be ? Thanks I'm trying to find out if this cable is 1/4 in or 7, 3/2 seconds cable so i can order a swag type fitting for it. Thanks i sure need to know this.
+Steven Hardy Simply use an index chart which will have the decimal form compared to the fraction form. www.custompartnet.com/images/size-charts/drill-size-chart-english.png So it's between 11/64" and 3/16".
I have a dial caliper that reads 0 @ 12 o'clock to 100 at 6 O'clock and starts over @ 0 @ 6 0'clock and reads to 100 again at 12 o'clock. The caliper has two rules. The upper is in CM and the bottom is in inches. Can you tell me how to read this Dial. Thanks, Hank
Glad to help out! If you're looking for more precision instrument/machinist related videos, check out my new channel th-cam.com/channels/wNVjPEk-yzQxZuL30w3_JA.html
Thank you for a very educational video. However I must tell you that I hate the British system of measurement, I think the U.S. should change to metric system.
Glad to help out and thank you for the feedback :) Haha, I know the feeling. In Canada we actually use both so it can be irritating at times. Building construction can go both ways, depending on where items come from the measurements maybe metric or imperials, and vehicles which are made between Canada and the US will have a mix of both systems too.
Making comments about the supposed superiority of the metric system in a video showing how to use an imperial dial caliper is a sign of a raging, self-righteous cretin. Congratulations, I guess.
I inherited a Brown & Sharpe caliper years ago from my grandfather. For years I wondered how to use it.
Your video explained it perfectly and for that, I am eternally grateful.
My grandfather would be happy to know this had he been with me.
Awesome to hear! Brown & Sharpie is one of the top companies, high quality tools.
I inherited this tool from my grandfather too!!
why would someone thumb down this video? it was as good and simple of an explanation anyone could ask for ?
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Thats the exact thing i thought about when i looked at the ccomments
Because the scale doesn’t measure tenths, it measures inch and hundredth thousands.
@@daveshoop4628 What? The scale is graduated in 1/10 increments to each inch segment, and 1/1000 on the dial. So how can it not measure tenths?
Because this isn't a "vernier" caliper in the traditional sense. It's a dial caliper (I have both). It's best to use the proper terminology whenever possible.
That was the most informative Udo video I've seen in a very long time.
Epic presentation of every aspect,function, and proper use
That was extremely helpful ..Thank You
+Brian McDonald Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!
Very good video. Simple, straightforward, and direct to the point. Time well spent, I needed to learn how to use and I did.
This is very helpful. I recently ordered the wrong bearing twice for my Snapper riding mower front wheel. This video helped me to measure to dimensions of the old bearings with my Dial Caliper (which I bought from a thrift store and never used before). Now I was able to buy the correct bearings. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Far too many TH-cam videos where the person doing the explaining is just babbling. No so with your video. Clearly presented, clearly spoken, easy to understand. Keep it going.
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words!
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Good video. I learned how to read one of these back in junior high but when you haven’t used one in close to forty years well…….
Thanks for the refresher. Greatly appreciated.
No problem and thank you for the kind words.
Nice intro video. To add... there is actually a fourth measurement calipers can perform. It is called a step measurement and utilizes the backside of the inside jaws.
Thank you and great tip as well! I ended up redoing this video on my metalworking channel and included the step measurement too.
@@4DIYers Where can we find your metalworking channel where you go into the step measurement?
Very good tutorial! No wasted time, very clear and useful information! THANK YOU!
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Excellent presentation. Just as a point of minor pedantic nitpicking, the instrument is properly termed a "dial caliper." There is no vernier present on this instrument. The dial replaced the vernier. A vernier consists of two adjacent parallel graduated scales. Irrespective of nomenclature, you, sir, are an excellent instructor, and you did superb explanation on the proper use of the dial caliper.
I finally understand how to use one of these. Textbook pictures in black and white don't do it justice.
Si glad I found this video. I tried to learn how to use one of these from a written explanation and could not make sense of it. Your explanation is perfectly clear.
Happy to help and thank you for the feedback :)
finally a video that shows how to read a dial caliper ty
Happy to help! I also have a better quality video on my new channel along with other tool tutorials th-cam.com/video/cozw4S-nhJ0/w-d-xo.html
I have to say you did a perfect job well explaining this, used closed captions(i am hard of heraring) and plenty of examples for us to see. Thank you very much for this video...i need it a refresher course myself and i have this exact Vernier Dial caliper i received from NTMA machining school...no retired. Great refresher course! i do recommend a better camera though for the zooming..,if i may recommend the GoPro or Sony action pro camera (some for around 199$ FYI)
Cheers man! Subscribed
Thank you for the feedback and support :) Actually not long after this video I upgraded my camera, so my videos are much better quality than compared to my older content.
Ha ha ha at last I understand how to use my calipher now which is in my tool box and never been used. Thanks a lot sir.
No problem, happy I could help!
Wow so that’s how you read that. Looks easier than I thought thanks
I'm in a cnc machining class and today was my first day one the lathe.. I found out I didn't know how to read a caliper. haha I was embarrassed. thank you so much for the video
+John Busby No problem, glad to help out and thank you for your compliment!
This video is really helpful, thanks for making available for public...
6:56 Thank you, I was trying to find out how to measure it in imperial since we use metric
You're welcome!
this is so great! thank you for breaking it down for the absolute newbie
+spencer doran Thank you for the compliment and glad to help out!
You explained this so well!!! I’m a pro now!!! 🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂
thanks for the CLEAR and easy to understand video. in a few minutes I understand now what was very confusing to me...
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Glad to help out and thank you!
Well articulated, clear video and very useful!
On the Outside and Inside jaws there is a set of notches near the rail.
What are the notches used for?
I measured the gap and I think it was .03 inch.
The gap was the same on both sets of jaws.
There is a shoulder on the depth 'stick' that could affect the depth reading.
Any idea why there is a shoulder and not just a straight 'stick'?
Thank you! That I am not sure. I would assume it's the closest edge to the slide, therefore if there is any dirt on the jaws it can have a greater affect on the accuracy of the measurement. It may also allow for future calibration if the jaws need to be reground.
4DIYers Yes, the inner most edge of the jaws near the slide.
When the jaws are together, there is a gap near the slide on both sets of jaws.
The gap is machined in on most of the calipers I've seen.
Since it costs money to cut the gap there must be an important reason to have it.
I haven't found the reason just yet...
Great video. Really well displayed and explained. Keep up the great work.
Thank you :) I actually have a new channel with much better quality videos specifically for metalworking th-cam.com/channels/wNVjPEk-yzQxZuL30w3_JA.html
Thanks for this tutorial, very helpful for my new job!
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
You're very welcome!
I love your video but I couldn't see the small gear wheel for the rack? just teasing.
What would the be if the needle falls between hash points instead of falling directly on the hash point? Newbie here, sorry for the stupid question.
Muy bien explicado y a la vez detallado, excelente video. Gracias.
You're very welcome and thank you so much for the kind words!
Awsome explanation and awsome video! Thank you 👍
Happy to help and thank you!
perfect TUTORIAL EASILY UNDERSTOOD
Thank you!
Just what I was looking for. Thanks!
Excellent to hear and glad to help out :)
while measuring a shaft, i got a reading of 1", with the slide point at 2 and the dial reading 90.Is it 1.290 and how would i write it (inches/thousand?)
Yep the measurement is 1.290". That would be written as one point two hundred ninety thousandth of an inch.
How can one access your Price List for digital vernier calipers?
Thanks i saved that chart ! Very good to know . Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Great video!
No problem, happy I could help!
I use a caliper every day, at my new machine shop job,very helpful..thanks..
+adrian pena Glad to help out.
thanks about time i learned how to use mine. very easy, good job
Glad to help out and thank you!
How do you convert that measurement into a fractional reading? For example 1.25 is obviously 1 - 1/4". Is there a simple conversion for more odd measurements?
Are you using this for drill bit sizing? If so, I have a drill index chart on my website so you're able to switch between fractions and decimals. www.4diyers.com/resources/metalwork/drillindexchartsae.php
This video is extremely helpful, thank you
Glad to help out and thank you :)
Thank you very much for the additional ideas❤️
You are so welcome!
can you explain what is meant by measuring the "step" by using calipers?
I might just do a video on that! But to explain it, you would be using the flat face of the fixed jaw on the outside and then using the opposite edge of the movable inside jaw. Here's a photo to give you an idea how it works www.measuring-tools.biz/step-measurement.png
thank you so much
Ok you've shown me how to read this tool what i need to know is how to turn my reading into a cable size . I have a dial type and a digital type . The dial type read 1. 92 i guess. The digital type read 0.18in or 4.6mm . can you tell me what cable or drill bit size would be ? Thanks I'm trying to find out if this cable is 1/4 in or 7, 3/2 seconds cable so i can order a swag type fitting for it. Thanks i sure need to know this.
+Steven Hardy Simply use an index chart which will have the decimal form compared to the fraction form. www.custompartnet.com/images/size-charts/drill-size-chart-english.png So it's between 11/64" and 3/16".
Thanks very much.
I have a dial caliper that reads 0 @ 12 o'clock to 100 at 6 O'clock and starts over @ 0 @ 6 0'clock and reads to 100 again at 12 o'clock. The caliper has two rules. The upper is in CM and the bottom is in inches. Can you tell me how to read this Dial. Thanks, Hank
+HammeringHank100 Can you post up some photos in my Facebook page???
You explain very clearly thanks compare to others video thanks keep making more video god bless
Thank you and happy to help :)
Thank you so much for putting the time. 👍
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thank you for making it so clear,
Hey I am not sure who you are, But THANK YOU! I mean really thank you.
No problem, happy I could help :)
This video helped me a lot
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Thank-You for the lesson! very interesting!
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Great video! Thanks for posting this.
Thank you!
Yes I will post some photos today. Hank
Great Job. Thanks, Great Teaching skills.
Thank you!
Thank you it was very helpful!
Thank you so much dude!!!
Glad I could help!
What brand is this caliper?
+郭牧楠 I believe it was made by Power Fist which can be purchased at Princess Auto.
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Excellent!
Thank you!
This is great thank you
Thank you!
Great video, thanks!
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really help full thanks
Excellent to hear and thank you!
Thank you sir!
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There are 4 ways to measure with a dial caliper
Thank You 😊
Glad to help out :)
Love how you use a WD-40 nozzle as a pointer 😂
easy peasy, which helps the youngsters. :)
Awesome feedback and thank you!
Thanks!
I just watched the official mitutoyo video on reading a dial vernier. And it’s not as good as yours.
Thanks, explain well.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Thanks
No problem, happy to help :)
thank you,
+Eddie Amir No problem!
good
Thank you!
Couldn't be any clearer
Thank you for a very educational video. However I must tell you that I hate the British system of measurement, I think the U.S. should change to metric system.
Glad to help out and thank you for the feedback :) Haha, I know the feeling. In Canada we actually use both so it can be irritating at times. Building construction can go both ways, depending on where items come from the measurements maybe metric or imperials, and vehicles which are made between Canada and the US will have a mix of both systems too.
Making comments about the supposed superiority of the metric system in a video showing how to use an imperial dial caliper is a sign of a raging, self-righteous cretin. Congratulations, I guess.
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You're welcome!