Originally Posted by
snoopaloopa
Mmm, ok then, still confused though
So basically its an old term for a degree qualified person that has now evolved, rightly or wrongly, through its use by the general public to cover a whole host of things? and generally the public would have no idea that degrees should be involved with it?
Oh and sorry to the OP for going a bit off subject

Correct.
And I still think a grinder then belt sander is the best option for the caliper, it's overkill having it machined.
But then I'm not an Engineer, just someone with over 40 years experience in everyday engineering solutions.
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