Quote Originally Posted by DIYSwede View Post
Seems just like it's Groundhog Day again?

-We've covered this purely semantic issue before: Vernier Scale for Homemade Milling Machine

2 cents
Johan (self-imposed volunteer)
I have to agree, using "Verniers" as a synonym for "calipers" is just plain wrong. That said, there's another nit here that needs picking...

Since Monsieur Vernier...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Vernier

was a real person, I think we should capitalize his name when we refer to Vernier scales.

In the metric system, units named for people (e.g. Newton, Pascal, Kelvin) are always capitalized. Granted, Vernier scales are not part of the metric system but I think he deserves the same degree of respect.

Sadly, Wikipedia seems to disagree with me. Their article above refers to "vernier scales", although they capitalize the name of the man who devised them.