Measuring

Question 1

What are internal callipers used for?

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Answer 1

They are used for geometries similar to the inside of a tube or hole.

Question 2

What are external callipers used for?

• CT

Answer 2

They are used for diameters or simple external lengths.

Question 3

What are external callipers most often used on?

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Answer 3

On the woodturning lathe.

Question 4

What are odd legged callipers used for?

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Answer 4

They are used for distances from a datum edge.

Question 5

Why are odd legged callipers supposedly better than internal callipers and external callipers?

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Answer 5

As they are more easy to set.

Question 6

Where do you mark up?

-FW

Answer 6

Waste side.

Question 7

What do densitometers measure?

-FW

Answer 7

The “density” of colour on a white background.

Question 8

How to try-squares also measure flatness?

-FW

Answer 8

Their accuracy in manufacture.

Question 9

What is the end chop an example of?

-FW

Answer 9

A fixture.

Question 10

What is key about a go-no-go gauge?

-FW

Answer 10

It gives a yes no answer.

Question 11

What is a framing square for?

-EW

Answer 11

Laying out lines, checking corners and edges, and ensuring flatness

Question 12

An engineers square is sometimes called a try square. True or False?
-EW

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is often used to mark out mitre joints?

-EW

Answer 13

A combination square

Question 14

Where should cut lines be made?

-EW

Answer 14

In the most accurate position possible.

Question 15

Can you measure with callipers?

-EW

Answer 15

No. Not on their own. You should use them in conjunction with a measuring tool.