Vernier calipers are a rugged and affordable way to make precise measurements. They can look intimidating, but they're easy to use if you follow these tips.

Calipers are used mainly for measuring linear dimensions. Read our guide to learn more on how to use and read your calipers.

It should always be tightened using this ratchet, to protect the thread from wear and distortion. Vernier Caliper Shootout The selection of calipers under test.

Measuring small objects with a Vernier caliper is a lot more accurate than using a ruler, but how to read a manual Vernier caliper is a mystery to most.Step 1: Manual calipers typically have a ...

Description This is a set of vernier calipers, a precision measuring device named after their 17th-century inventor, Pierre Vernier. Vernier calipers can make especially accurate linear measurements ...

So I’ve assembled a collection of micrometers and vernier calipers of varying quality, and it’s time to dive in and measure some very small things.