Doublereed Archive - Posting 000086.txt from 2008/02

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Micrometer question
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:32:42 -0500

Well, we could all refer to Mortimer J. Adler for a long essay on the real
meaning of any word, but then where would we go? Isn't this a bit of
thin-skinned casuistry?
A micrometric caliper can be read directly, by analog gauge, or digitally.
There are several types.

Herb

On 2/15/08 4:58 AM, "David Lurie" <klingsor@-----.com> wrote:

> I call them micrometers because that's how they are described in the
> all the many catalogs that I reviewed. Then, everyone else calls them
> micrometers. They also measure in tiny fractions of a millimeter -
> hence "micro/meter" or micrometer.
>
> As far as I can tell, "dial indicator" is one type of micrometer out
> of several. It implies that it has a dial which reads out the
> measurement. So I think I did use the correct terminology and that
> your implication I used the wrong name is not right. If I am wrong
> about this, I will of course be willing to be corrected.
>
> David
>
> At 10:55 PM 2/14/2008, you wrote:
>> Then, why call them Micrometers? Good idea to get to know your tools
>> ... at least by name.
>> My previous reply may help someone in trouble with zeroing a real Micrometer.
>>
>> Dennis.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> David Lurie wrote:
>>> Hi David
>>>
>>> Both are dial indicators.
>>
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