Caliper Basics for Woodturners

I explain the differences in various thickness calipers and how to use them in your woodturning.
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[@johnwallace4408]

We had a machinist at work who spent his yrly tool allotment on calipers.
Great video, Mike!
SAFE TURNING,
...JOHN

[@dothanalabamawoodworker6766]

Thank you so much. Well done.

[@davegower123]

Nice info Mike. You can zero a dial caliper too... Loosen the bezel thumbscrew, rotate the dial to zero. Happy turning!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Good to know, thanks. Now that you mention it, I think I knew that and forgot since I don't really use the dial calipers any more since I got the digital.

[@glencrandall8334]

Mike, thanks for the mention. This was an excellent review. Good idea on rounding the tips on calipers. Also the pointer about pulling calipers off spindles rather than pushing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks again, Glen.

[@alanmullock381]

Nice explanation Mike,used and abused them all!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊

[@GeraldJensen]

Good info, Mike. For spindle work, I went to a caliper by Peter Galbert, the chairmaker. It is spring-loaded with a built-in scale. It is a little pricey ($69), but when I'm making a production run of Christmas ornaments, etc. it is indispensable!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Gerald. I have seen pictures but never tried one. I will check it out.

[@mitchellmanning7887]

Thanks for sharing, great explanation

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Mitchell.

[@billy19461]

Great video and great demonstration!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Biily.

[@nightcatbooks]

Thank you for this! I've been wood turning for a few years, but haven't (yet) ventured into bowl/vase making. I learned a lot in this 13 minute video.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks. Time for you to move out of your comfort zone?

[@nightcatbooks]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning absolutely! That's this week's plan. :)

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Great information Mike. Thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Good video, Mike!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Rick.

[@robertkinslow8953]

Thanx for the reminder. Been a while.

[@csle1962]

Cool!

[@pjenslin1]

Thnks for the informative video. It would be great if you could make a video on how to make those home made calipers!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the idea!

[@rjford]

Pulling the calipers backwards off the spindle, what a great tip. I tried it today and it worked rally well, That's the best tip I've got in a long time. Thanks for posting all your vidieo Mike...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Richard.

[@billstortz5046]

Mike great video but you were going to comment on how to grind the tips of calipers to reduce grabbing. Did I miss it somehow?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

No, I guess I did not feel it was needed to explain in detail how to round over the ends.

[@staynavytom2963]

Have you heard of the Golden Section Gage that is supposed to partition an object into a ration of 1.64? Eddie Castilin mentioned one in his video but didn't show how to use it.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have made a couple. Do you think it is worth a video?

[@staynavytom2963]

Seems like it's nature's way to divide objects or architecture. I'd be interested. I ordered one on eBay without knowing what it might do for my wood turnings. I'm hoping it will help me make wooden eggs.

[@gastoncannon4710]

👍👍

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

I have a beautiful turning tree from bridge city was my dad's good video as always

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I bet that is a treasure.