Have you been using measuring wheels, rolling plan measures, and tape measures for your outdoor field projects and are not satisfied with the results? Well, these devices have a lot of limitations. They can only measure distances within a very limited range, and the results are also not very precise. That is where the laser … Read more
Vernier protractor or vernier bevel protractor is an important tool in angle measurement. Not only for measurement but also for layout, it can be a decisive tool for accuracy and precision in which the resolution of the vernier protractor reaches up to 5 minutes. The same as the analog vernier caliper and vernier height gauge, … Read more
So far, the Geiger counter is the best radiation monitor option for personal use. It’s compact, relatively affordable, and widely available device on the market. Not only does it measure the radiation particles around us but also monitors the dose rate (dosimeter). You can also make your own Gieger counter because the tube is also … Read more
We use a paint thickness gauge to measure the vehicle’s surface paint. Touch the probe to the car panel surface, and it will take the reading. It’s not only the main object to measure with this paint meter, it also measures other coatings such as the pipe coating, etc. The base of the paint/coating may … Read more
When it comes to ruler calibration, we are talking about the accuracy of its graduation. Ruler is a linear measuring hand tool we use in broad areas such as school, office, workshop, manufacturing, etc. It’s not only for measuring length but also for marking and scribing lines. Depending on the purpose of using the ruler, … Read more
When buying a tape measure, it’s important to consider what class of tape measure is suitable for your project. The difference in class among various tape measures accounts for the difference in their respective accuracy. To be clear, this classification of each tape measure primarily depends on their ability to follow the standards of accuracy … Read more
In construction, a spirit level is a necessary tool that is used to determine whether a surface is level or not. It can also be used to determine whether something is plumb or not. Among the types of spirit levels, the I-Beam and Box Beam are the two similar models that are interesting to talk about. … Read more
Like many other squares, engineer square and combination square can help you establish the right angle, squareness, and perpendicularity. But, they are comparable to doing a certain job. The core difference between engineer square and combination square is accuracy. The engineer square or machinist square is the most precise square among the square models available. … Read more
As a precision tool, you need to pay attention to the guidelines on how to use the caliper properly, be it the vernier, dial, or digital models. This is not only giving you a long-lasting tool (that saves money) but also increases the confidence that your measurement is reliable. Taking care of the calipers doesn’t … Read more
As there are different types of square tools you can choose, picking the right one is important to match the type of your work and accomplish your project swiftly. Unfortunately, having the right tool is not enough, you have to make sure that this square tool is accurate as well. So, what to know that … Read more