About John Edson Sweet

John Edson Sweet was an American mechanical engineer, inventor, professor, businessman and president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers from 1884–1885. He is known for building the first micrometer caliper in 1873, for making tools, and for inventing the "straight line" engine.

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October 21, 1832

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May 8, 1916

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