I have a cheap vernier that measures in 64ths. I do like it for comparing parts but that's about all it's good for. I've used digital ones and really like them, but I'm too cheap to buy one for myself. For actually measuring things, I'm in the short line with Ralph using an old micrometer.
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Thanks guys. Mark, the Sonys look like they will fit the bill nicely! Thank you!
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I use a DC210 and compared to many pics that get posted, I'm not happy. The macro is great, but I have no midrange capability to photo a grip assembly. Also, even in macro, there are certain shades of color that it just won't pick up, especially blues. If I use 4 shades of blue, my camera only picks up one color... blue. There are some great pics that are posted all the time but the last cou
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I'm very interested in answers to this one as I almost posted a similar question myself today out of general curiousity. I've never been asked to repair a glass rod. Doing graphite repairs, fiberglass is used. What is used for fiberglass repair? My common sense is confused on this one. Part of me thinks fiberglass as well, but my other and sometimes dumber side of me thinks using glass might
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And I thought I was weird for being so interested in fading!!! Making your own blank in the garage? Now THIS is a rodbuilder! Actually it sounds pretty interesting Ken. Keep us posted on what you do and find out! If nothing else, maybe just reverse the regular tape so glue side is out? (I've hit post a couple of times on this and nothing has happened, so my apologies if a whole bunch o
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