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Old 01-20-2016, 02:02 PM   #168
davepl
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Re: Starting my engine build

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev View Post
Harbor Fright micrometer.
Yep, invaluable. I don't honestly know if there's an accuracy difference between the digital and the dial units, but there's one digital unit (that I've had trouble with) that I see under dozens of brand names, they must be made by the millions. I actually think they're around ten bucks.

If it's close enough you need an accurate micrometer though, you're cutting the clearance pretty close!

But its the right tool, as toolboxchev said.

I probably do it wrong/different, but I cut the clay with a razor or boxcutter and then measure the thinnest part with the depth end of the micrometer.
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