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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: Mr. Farknocker on May 12, 2015, 11:19:54 AM
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Does anyone have a gauge block I can use to test my new digital caliper that I purchased for reloading? My cheap Harbor Freight Analog 6" dial caliper gave up the ghost so I replaced it with another relatively inexpensive digital one that has good ratings. I tested the new caliper against other measuring devices in my tool box and am getting a different reading that's well beyond the reported tolerance of the new caliper. I'd like to test the new caliper against a gauge block to determine if the caliper is defective and if so, return it within the 14 day return period but do not have one. Any help would be appreciated.
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If you have one, try using a feeler gauge. It should keep you in the ballpark at least for smaller measurements.
Aloha
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...Does anyone have a gauge block or feeler gauge?
Just kidding.
Mynah, thanks for the excellent suggestion. I'll dig around my toolbox to see if I can find one.
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...Does anyone have a gauge block or feeler gauge?
Just kidding.
Mynah, thanks for the excellent suggestion. I'll dig around my toolbox to see if I can find one.
If you don't have one I probably have an extra one I can give you. I don't foresee my ever using it again.
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measure the bearing surface of a sierra 308 bullet should come out to .308 + or - .0005
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Thanks for the offer/advice, guys. I found my feeler gauges and was able to test the calipers. It turned out to be accurate after all.