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On page 69 of the OCT 1997 issue of MR is a table to convert real dimensions to HO scale in an Excel spreadsheet. (HO 1" = .011")  You can do the same with a spreadsheet program and print one out for easy reference. Note: I bought a plastic General 6" Dial.  It cost $30.  It is not accurate, and not very useful as far as I am concerned.  I went to Starrett's website and bought a steel a 6" dial caliper (3202-6).  It is accurate to within a .001".  Its made in China.  If thats not your bag, an extra $100 buys you a dial caliper made in Massachusetts.  Plus its made out of steel.  It costs about the same as an Athearn RTR locomotive (without sound).   In my book the Starrett was a better purchase.  <a href="http://www.starrett.com/metrology/metrology-products/precision-measuring-tools/slide-calipers/Dial-Calipers#currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&itemsPerPage=24&sortBy=listprice/asc">http://www.starrett.com/metrology/metrology-products/precision-measuring-tools/slide-calipers/Dial-Calipers#currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&itemsPerPage=24&sortBy=listprice/asc</a> I don't use digital precision measuring instruments, because dial and vernier dont have batteries that have to be replaced, and I prefer to not have to fiddle with my tools to get them to work. Once I get my workshop set up (still unpacking) I plan to create one of those spreadsheets, print and laminate it.  Then I'll just thumb tack it to the work bench. Ed (7j43k), I didnt do my homework, I just took the tests and passed the classes once I figured out I could get away with it.
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