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Elbertjw · 06-29-2008, 09:45 PM

Hello all,

I have been reading over these forums for the past several months and have decided to join. My name is Elbert and i am a contractor and lifetime new orleans native. I have a growing passion for woodworking and hope to gain much knowledge from the vast cache ive found here. i own a rigid 2930 and i recently bought a bosch router table. i am currently working my way through the book "Woodworking with the router" by bill hylton.

Now that ive introduced myself i have two questions. Firstly i would like to get some setup blocks and i am unsure which brand to go with. Secondly i would also like to purchase an accurate caliper but i'm undecied on which brand and style(digital or dial).

Any and all help appreciated
Elbert

**bobj3** · 06-29-2008, 10:31 PM

Hi Elbertjw

" digital or dial "
If this is your 1st. I would suggest a digital one...easy to read...

You can find them in many outlets, I would suggest two 4" one and a 6" one, the 4" one you can drop in your shirt pocket and the 6" one in the tool box..
Most of them are now made in China now days...at the right price...

Here's just some links for some of them
http://www.grizzly.com/products/4-Di...arge-LCD/H8057
http://www.grizzly.com/products/3-Digital-Caliper/H7971
3" with small numbers and face

http://grizzly.com/products/searchre...aspx?q=caliper

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brass setup bars, brass is brass with free shipping the norm.
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/order.../routacc1.html

Oak-Park brass brass below
http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=bars--

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Originally Posted by Elbertjw

Hello all,

I have been reading over these forums for the past several months and have decided to join. My name is Elbert and i am a contractor and lifetime new orleans native. I have a growing passion for woodworking and hope to gain much knowledge from the vast cache ive found here. i own a rigid 2930 and i recently bought a bosch router table. i am currently working my way through the book "Woodworking with the router" by bill hylton.

Now that ive introduced myself i have two questions. Firstly i would like to get some setup blocks and i am unsure which brand to go with. Secondly i would also like to purchase an accurate caliper but i'm undecied on which brand and style(digital or dial).

Any and all help appreciated
Elbert

Router is still my name · 06-29-2008, 11:01 PM

Bj, Back to Grizzly now are we?

There's HF store on airline drive in Neworleans.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47257

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47260

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47261

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95846

**harrysin** · 06-29-2008, 11:13 PM

Welcome to the forum Elbert, you will find differing answers between members and it's up to you to read between the lines. As for brass set-up bars, I'm in Australia but purchased mine from Oak Park who are the one's who operate this forum at their own expense and in return I personally feel that some loyalty is deserved. A 6" digital caliper is my preferred choice when both metric and imperial measurements are going to be used however if only one or the other is involved, then a dial one is more robust and plenty accurate for woodwork. Some members tend to purchase tools in quantity, I'm not sure if this is to get a quantity discount or to because they are prone to losing them.

**Mike** · 06-30-2008, 12:06 AM

Something to consider when purchasing a caliper is the fact that wood moves. We do not work with tolerances like a metalworker. I suggest the least expensive metal frame, 6" digital you can find. That will serve you well. All brass set up bars are about the same, they vary in length. While any brand will do the job I suggest Oak Park's set up bars to support the nice people who help pay for this site.

Elbertjw · 06-30-2008, 12:58 PM

Thanks ya'll i got the 6 inch caliper from harbor freight and i will most likely order the setup blocks from oak park. I impulse purchased some plug cutters from HF due to the fact they were on sale. Any other necessary tools a beginner should have please let me know.

Elbert

AxlMyk · 06-30-2008, 07:48 PM

I repaired calipers and other precision tools for 20+ years, and never saw a fractal caliper until last year. What a surprise. I bought a fractal dial caliper last year, and use it more than most of my other measuring tools. All you have to watch for is sawdust getting in the rack gear. A straight or safety pin will clean it.
I also have a couple digital calipers, but use them more for measuring drills and such. Some digitals also read fractions and would be a great tool.

If you want absolute accuracy, get a Mitutoyo. They are the best.

**Mike** · 06-30-2008, 11:41 PM

As a matter of fact there are a couple items you should purchase. Get a good pair of safety glasses and hearing protection and use them each and every time you are in the shop. I have found that a pair of ear plugs on a plastic band work best for me. This is the most important thing you can do to be sure you continue to enjoy woodworking.

**harrysin** · 07-01-2008, 03:59 AM

"I repaired calipers and other precision tools for 20+ years,"

Funny you should mention this Mike, I have two Mitutoyo dial calipers, one metric the other imperial. One day the metric one was 10mm out so I had to turn the dial to read zero. I can't see any trace of foreign matter in the rack and this "new" angled position for the dial has not changed since. Several weeks after this happened, the same thing occurred with the imperial one! Any ideas???????????
This should be a lesson for you Mike, socially, a doctor will never ask how you are for fear of being told all the things wrong with the individual!

karateed · 07-01-2008, 08:06 AM

This should be a lesson for you Mike, socially, a doctor will never ask how you are for fear of being told all the things wrong with the individual!

Unless of course Harry, that individual wants to be of help to others......and yes, I hear your tongue in cheek....LOL

Ed......:-)

06-29-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
Elbertjw Registered User New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 View Elbertjw's Gallery	new guy here Hello all, I have been reading over these forums for the past several months and have decided to join. My name is Elbert and i am a contractor and lifetime new orleans native. I have a growing passion for woodworking and hope to gain much knowledge from the vast cache ive found here. i own a rigid 2930 and i recently bought a bosch router table. i am currently working my way through the book "Woodworking with the router" by bill hylton. Now that ive introduced myself i have two questions. Firstly i would like to get some setup blocks and i am unsure which brand to go with. Secondly i would also like to purchase an accurate caliper but i'm undecied on which brand and style(digital or dial). Any and all help appreciated Elbert
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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Bj, Back to Grizzly now are we? There's HF store on airline drive in Neworleans. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47257 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47260 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47261 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95846 __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,723 View harrysin's Gallery	Welcome to the forum Elbert, you will find differing answers between members and it's up to you to read between the lines. As for brass set-up bars, I'm in Australia but purchased mine from Oak Park who are the one's who operate this forum at their own expense and in return I personally feel that some loyalty is deserved. A 6" digital caliper is my preferred choice when both metric and imperial measurements are going to be used however if only one or the other is involved, then a dial one is more robust and plenty accurate for woodwork. Some members tend to purchase tools in quantity, I'm not sure if this is to get a quantity discount or to because they are prone to losing them. __________________ *Harry*
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06-30-2008, 12:06 AM	#5
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	Something to consider when purchasing a caliper is the fact that wood moves. We do not work with tolerances like a metalworker. I suggest the least expensive metal frame, 6" digital you can find. That will serve you well. All brass set up bars are about the same, they vary in length. While any brand will do the job I suggest Oak Park's set up bars to support the nice people who help pay for this site. __________________ Mike
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06-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#6
Elbertjw Registered User New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 View Elbertjw's Gallery	Thanks ya'll i got the 6 inch caliper from harbor freight and i will most likely order the setup blocks from oak park. I impulse purchased some plug cutters from HF due to the fact they were on sale. Any other necessary tools a beginner should have please let me know. Elbert
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AxlMyk Registered User Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. Posts: 870 View AxlMyk's Gallery	I repaired calipers and other precision tools for 20+ years, and never saw a fractal caliper until last year. What a surprise. I bought a fractal dial caliper last year, and use it more than most of my other measuring tools. All you have to watch for is sawdust getting in the rack gear. A straight or safety pin will clean it. I also have a couple digital calipers, but use them more for measuring drills and such. Some digitals also read fractions and would be a great tool. If you want absolute accuracy, get a Mitutoyo. They are the best. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	As a matter of fact there are a couple items you should purchase. Get a good pair of safety glasses and hearing protection and use them each and every time you are in the shop. I have found that a pair of ear plugs on a plastic band work best for me. This is the most important thing you can do to be sure you continue to enjoy woodworking. __________________ Mike
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07-01-2008, 03:59 AM	#9
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,723 View harrysin's Gallery	"I repaired calipers and other precision tools for 20+ years," Funny you should mention this Mike, I have two Mitutoyo dial calipers, one metric the other imperial. One day the metric one was 10mm out so I had to turn the dial to read zero. I can't see any trace of foreign matter in the rack and this "new" angled position for the dial has not changed since. Several weeks after this happened, the same thing occurred with the imperial one! Any ideas??????????? This should be a lesson for you Mike, socially, a doctor will never ask how you are for fear of being told all the things wrong with the individual! __________________ *Harry*
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07-01-2008, 08:06 AM	#10
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 610 View karateed's Gallery	This should be a lesson for you Mike, socially, a doctor will never ask how you are for fear of being told all the things wrong with the individual! Unless of course Harry, that individual wants to be of help to others......and yes, I hear your tongue in cheek....LOL Ed......:-)
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