Measuring Tools

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Unknown

Series:

Machinery's Reference Series Number 21

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Measuring Tools" by Unknown is a technical publication, likely part of a series focusing on machinery and engineering practices, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a reference guide that covers various measuring instruments and their historical development, specifically those utilized in machine design and workshop practices. The likely topic revolves around the history, evolution, and application of tools used for accurate measurements in mechanical engineering. In the book, the author delves into the history and standardization of measurement systems, explaining how units like the meter and yard were developed and adopted over time. It presents various measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and specialized gages, discussing their uses and design enhancements. For instance, the text details practical methods for using inside and outside calipers, along with various gages applicable in workshop settings. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book aims to provide mechanics with both a historical context and practical advice on employing different measuring devices for precision in their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

History and development of standard measurements

Calipers, dividers, and surface gages

Micrometer measuring instruments

Miscellaneous measuring tools and gages.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-08-01