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Post by andy3sheds on Jul 29, 2016 11:38:35 GMT
I was faffing about with something the other day trying to take some measurements and I realised what I really needed was a vernier gauge and that a digital one with a clear large readout would be even better. I started looking on line and was astounded with the range of prices for items that all looked pretty similar. Can anyone help me with some recommendations or with what to avoid
Andy
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2016 12:33:02 GMT
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Post by francis on Jul 29, 2016 17:46:05 GMT
Make sure whichever one you get has an 'OFF' button otherwise you'll be forever changing batteries. Make sure you can set to zero at any position on the scale.
Remember they're useless if the battery fails - look for one with dual manual/digital reading - I have a digital one which hasn't been used for a few years...........
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Post by johnhale on Jul 29, 2016 18:40:42 GMT
For longevity buy stainless steel
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Post by Mike Floorstand on Jul 30, 2016 21:56:35 GMT
I've got one that looks like Martin's, although I've mislaid it for the time being so can't check if it's exactly the same brand.
If you can't remember whether you have a .012 or .013 1st string, in my experience this may not be quite good enough. But it might teach you to keep the strings packet handy so you don't have to measure it again.
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Post by leoroberts on Jul 31, 2016 7:37:18 GMT
Nah, just make a guess...
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