Test indicator is a mechanical precision measuring tool in the workshop that you could use to measure runout, roundness, flatness, parallelism, and squareness. Its contact point touches the surface of object to measure, and it swivels up and down. When it comes to measuring in a higher degree of resolution, test indicator is a recommended … Read more
A dial indicator or dial gauge is able to magnify a tiny hard-to-observe length difference into a rotatable easy-to-count distance. When the plunger moves back and forth, it drives the needle/pointer on the dial scale to rotate. Nicely, this workshop precision measuring tool can give you a resolution down to .001″, even .0001″. By using … Read more
Whether you are grilling a BBQ chicken in the backyard or using propane-powered appliances in your RV, it’s critical to regularly check your propane tank. The monitoring will permit you to schedule the refill. Most importantly, it’ll avoid running out when it’s been being used. There are several types of tools used to estimate and … Read more
A digital psychrometer is essentially the type of hygrometer. It’s the tool that is used to measure relative humidity. However, both of them are different in terms of how it works. The psychrometer does measure relative humidity by utilizing two thermometers called dry bulb and wet bulb. There are three types of psychrometer: Analog, Sling, … Read more
Inside micrometer allows you measure internal diameter of an object precisely and accurately. An inside micrometer is used by professionals to measure the internal dimensions of pipes, holes, registers, and slots with very high accuracy. There are two types of inside micrometers: analog and digital. The digital model can reach a smallest reading (resolution) down … Read more
An altimeter is an instrument to measure altitude; the vertical distance between the altimeter and mean sea level. Please remember that altitude, elevation, and height are different. Altimeters can come in a watch (altimeter watch). This model is appropriate to use for hiking, mountain climbing, etc. This watch can be also equipped with a GPS … Read more
Any electronics circuit designer understands the importance of using the appropriate component in the design. That process begins by measuring the ESR values of different electrical components already in the design. That is where an ESR meter comes in. An Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) meter is a measuring instrument used for the actual capacitance measurements … Read more
A continuity tester is a measuring instrument used by electricians and DIYers in checking electrical circuits. These inexpensive battery-powered devices comprise a cord, a probe, and an alligator clip for hooking it to an electrical circuit. As the name suggests, they help you identify an opening in an electrical circuit. Unlike other electrical measuring instruments, … Read more
Vernier caliper is the type of caliper that makes use of a vernier scale to display the reading. This vernier scale can provide you with a resolution of .001″ (0.02 mm). It is common to find a vernier caliper with a 6″ measuring range. But you can also find the longer ones such as 8″, … Read more
A machinist level is a leveling tool to orient, align, and level your machine or work surface so that machining, cutting, and other tasks can be performed accurately. Unlike other levels, machinist level provides greater accuracy compared to the other leveling tools, that said it’s called precision level as well. Machinists work in a wide … Read more