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Re: The Master of Measurement
« on: November 03, 2025, 01:51:28 pm »
As a follow on to the prior post, here is a video that does much to properly venerate Mr. Johansson and his early impact on the modern world of precision!

https://youtu.be/gNRnrn5DE58?si=Co0-wqZjCOrQWBBd

... and another that goes into some more detail and uses.

https://youtu.be/yvR8wLLY9eI?si=deU-1jlNl43KU_e8

....and a couple of old timey films showing their use, including one by Ford, who first made them truly affordable and widely available!

https://youtu.be/K8IP0eTQ-Go?si=FtHlAcIJUsI3CPiZ

https://youtu.be/__5y7akMwMs?si=6PjNp5k_HCGXvzhZ
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