Mechanic's Guide to Precision Measurement Tools (Powerpro) [Paperback]

Forbes Aird (Author)

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks International; illustrated edition edition (25 May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0760305455
ISBN-13: 978-0760305454
Product Dimensions: 26.9 x 20.9 x 0.8 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,380,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #83 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Engineering Skills & Design > Measurement & Calibration

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Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or a professional mechanic, precision quality tools are essential. Forbes Aird discusses the importance of measurement and accuracy, and moves through the various instruments used to accomplish specific tasks: micrometers, calipers, ammeters, multimeters, thermometers, dial indicators, compression gauges, vacuum gauges, torque wrenches, timing wheels and more. Detailed photos and diagrams show you the correct techniques to ensure accurate measurements the first time, and every time!

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Contrary to popular wisdom, you can, in fact, fit a square peg in a round hole ... provided you have a large enough hammer. Read the first page

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pretty good 4 April 2012

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This book does a good job at showing the different tools and their uses. I can't give this book five stars because there should have been more and much better explanations on how to use vernier scales etc.

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