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Those are nice calipers! How old are they?...
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Don't mean to be disagreeable but he answer is yes. The Peano axioms and Zermelo-Frankel set theory provide a solid foundation for basic arithmetic. Even...
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Yes. The Peano axioms work just fine to establish a basis for arithmetic....
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This is a great question that has deeper implications for mathematics education than first meets the eye. The standard view in mathematics, both mathematical...
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Hey, just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for all of your thoughtful contributions to my threads.
What kind of machine work...
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Yes, there is. In 4D spacetime, a straight line generalizes to a geodesic. At very short distances like in our shops or labs, Minkowski space is virtually...
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I gotta tell you, I find the whole thing captivating. I'm studying math at UB and it's a big topic in mathematical philosophy how math is a real thing...
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It masterful book. Thanks again for recommending it. I spent the entire weekend on the circle division section. When I googled the subject, I came across...
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If you were "starting from scratch" (conceptually, not necessarly in real life) how would you relate circle division to making more precise...
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It might not be fundamental, but it's still pretty cool and practical.
What is the main purpose of circle division if not for measuremen...
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Circle Division
I downloaded a copy of "Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy" that you guys recommended in my other threat. Wow! What a fascinating book and a...
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It is! You're right about the feeling developing faster than you'd think. I thought it would take months. I was going to look at some used tools for sale...
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Dumb question: Is the 64th scale on a combination square accurate enough for this? I was practicing with the magnification and calipers and "cutting"...
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Awesome! I ordered a copy of the book Joel recommended. Should be here this weekend. This subject has really sparked my interest....
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I'm going to give it a shot. I'm pretty patient. It sounds like fun....
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Nickel City - you wouldn't happen to be in Buffalo too, would you?!
What really has me stuck - maybe I'm overthinking this is - is how "tolerances"...
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I understand now. I'm still at the point where I'm just learning and having fun with the tools, not getting too frustrated. Learning about this stuff...
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Measuring with spring calipers?
I'm new to machining and still learning about how the basic tools work and measurements are taken. I'm curious about "spring calipers". I read...
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