Jim Stewart wrote in
:

I bought a set of inexpensive gauge blocks,
mostly to be able to check the accuracy of
my motley collection of calipers and mikes.

I spent about 2 hours cleaning the rust
preventive goop from them and then I went
over them with a rag wet with LPS. If I
keep them in the living area of my house,
is that sufficient protection to keep them
from rusting?

I noticed that in order to get them to wring
together, the surfaces had to be close to
perfectly clean. I assume they have to be
re-oiled after use.

Does anyone know what the accepted procedure
is for testing mikes and calipers? Some
sort of progression of blocks that serves
as a worst-case test?


In addition to what the others have said......
remember that your gauge blocks will pick up body heat by
holding/wringing, etc. Let the blocks sit undisturbed and unhandled for a
minimum of 15 minutes before you record any readings.


--
Anthony

You can't 'idiot proof' anything....every time you try, they just make
better idiots.

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