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I only own one set of calipers, instead, I've opted to make a set of gauges from wire, I've made them from left over peices of heavy welders wire, I make them in the shape of a U and label each size with painters tape( I also have a set of "L" shaped ones for measuring common distances), I put them in a home made holder with holes drilled every 1/4", they are graduated from 1/4" to 2" in 1/4 fractions, with exception to some sizes (like 5/8) that I commonly use...
As far as dupe versus hand turning... I split the duty pretty much down the middle...Having two lathes helps alot...
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