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Micrometer vs digital verbier

Started by fe350chev, November 17, 2014, 08:44:10 AM

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fe350chev

Does anyone know to what degree, if any is a c shaped micrometer is more accurate than a vernier?
Deano

Current Rides: 1958 "Black and White Taxi" FC special Sedan, 1957 FE special Sedan, BA Futura,  2015 VF Commodore, 1956 Austin Tipper Truck

greyone

If they are of good quality it comes done to the user,most are digital now does make it easier,ex fitter turner  regards mal

fe350chev

Deano

Current Rides: 1958 "Black and White Taxi" FC special Sedan, 1957 FE special Sedan, BA Futura,  2015 VF Commodore, 1956 Austin Tipper Truck

DJ

Go for good quality as Mal says. Both are precision instruments that need to be treated with respect, away from the welding bench, tool box etc so that they remain accurate.
I use the verniers for just about anything but I do like the micrometer best for measuring the outside diameter of something critical.
I find it easier to get a micrometer to sit square on a shaft, so that gives me the best chance of taking an accurate reading.
My eyesight isn't as good as it was so digital is handy to read the scale without the need for bright light or magnification.
(amateur lathe user)

Dave
0417 270 315

hsv-001

Yes I got a digital one at a swap [new ] and keep it away from the work bench without the battery in when not in use.Haydn