Monthly Archive: January 2017

Metric Vernier Caliper Practice Sheets

Reading a vernier micrometer takes practice.  We put together some practice pages with and without answers.  There are two versions, a shaded one that is more realistic, and a non-shaded one that is easier...

Basic Trig – Sine and Inverse Sine

If you have never had a trig class, you can do some pretty useful things with just a few trig functions.  Bob Welds discusses the sine of an angle and how to use it. ...

How to Read a Ruler or Measuring Tape

Reading a measuring tape or a ruler is something a lot of people learn in school and then don’t use for years.  When it’s time to dust off your ruler or tape measure, you...

How to Read an Architect’s Scale

Architect’s scales are used on scale drawings.   In the video, Bob and Sparky break down the basics of using an architect’s scale.   Here is the video transcript:   The type of architect’s scale...