Some of the scientific measuring instruments you see in engine building articles might appear to be expensive, exotic implements far beyond the means of the average car crafter. And to the extent that ...

It’s very easy to assume that all dial indicators are accurate – but are they? Most dial indicators intended for automotive work are designed to measure 0.500-inch or one inch of linear travel with ...

When the job at hand is measuring something with micron-range precision, thoughts generally turn to a tool with a Mitutoyo or Starrett nameplate. But with a clever design and a little electronics know ...