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4T4MAG · April 1, 2012, 10:57 AM

I have spoken to a few gunsmiths regarding digital Vs. dial calipers & micrometers. They are all from a "older manual machinist" generation. Being younger and from a CNC generation I am wondering why they would all recommend dial instead of digital.

April 1, 2012, 10:57 AM	#1
4T4MAG Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Posts: 162	Dial Vs. Digital Caliper & Micrometer I have spoken to a few gunsmiths regarding digital Vs. dial calipers & micrometers. They are all from a "older manual machinist" generation. Being younger and from a CNC generation I am wondering why they would all recommend dial instead of digital.