A normal set of calipers has 3 basic modes of measuring things: inside, outside, and depth. It is amazing to me how many people in this thread don't know at least one of those or use them wrong.

[–] Silentrizz@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Til the calipers I use, almost daily, can measure depth. Now I'm less annoyed about the stick protruding from the end lmao

[–] doink@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Haha same.

[–] Black616Angel@feddit.de 9 points 2 years ago

Tbf I use mine daily and had to pause a second thinking what would be the third mode. (never use it to measure depth)

[–] hOrni@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You can also use the top back side to measure steps. It's more precise than using the depth gauge.

[–] StThicket@reddthat.com 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What? Tell me more!

[–] Lev_Astov@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Step measurement is done with these surfaces and examples can be seen here.

[–] StThicket@reddthat.com 2 points 2 years ago

Thank you kind sir!

[–] headmetwall@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago

At least it makes me feel good that I only just got a set for the first time last week and figured all those out within 5 min of actually using them.