The introduction contains an overview of systems of measurement including and explanation of English & Metric systems as well as a discussion of angularity.
Basic linear measuring devices are then covered including rules, various types of caliper and mikes and the dial indicator.
In chapter three, surface plates, spares, gage blocks, and height gages (thickness, radius, thread angles and ball and diameter), cutter clearance gages, drill point gages, countersink gages, universal precision gages and adjustable gages.