Micrometer?

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Anybody got ideas for an inexpensive micrometer I could get on e-Bay???

Digital, for sure.......my eyes are getting old.

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I use a old non digital plastic Craftsman. But have a couple of old machinists tools also that I had to have Trax to teach me to read. Mics from gun reloading equip. compaines are usually decent........thats my total knowledge. 300
 
Thanks.....I'll have to check out some hardware stores tomorrow. I'm getting tired of guessing at these measurements. I do think digital would be best for me.

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BG, My hardware stores carry them and if you have a Sears close by . Craftsman makes
an excellant vernier caliper . Some have the window showing .001" in LED digital others are set up expressing this measurment in a dial fashion . DM
 
There's one on Amazon for $20.90 that looks exactly like the Sears one that you mention.

I bet it's the same damned thing, what?

Apparently the readout is not electronic, but I wouldn't care as long as it's easy to read.

Anybody have any experience with that type?

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Thanks, Knarfing......that second place has one almost exactly like the one I mentioned above at 21 bucks. I'm going to check the Sears here in town and see if they have one. Apparently it's sold under several brand names. Must be a successful unit, though.

The first place has a lot of interesting stuff and a nice, clear format.

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Over the years, I've owned several. The one laying on my reloading bench right now came from Midwest, the reloading and gunsmithing people. It's digital, cost in the $25 range, on sale, works very well. I've had expensive ones and I've had cheap ones--I guess you get what you pay for, although I've had big dollar ones that didn't last--around kids any way. I was a shop teacher. Try the one from Midwest.

Jack
 
Thanks, Jack.......I have a couple of places to check locally today.......I might be able to get one here in town.

Buck110, I'll probably just use it to compare blade thicknesses anyhow, so I may not need a real precision instrument. I can always spend more if I need to.

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Don't forget to try a pawn shop, you might be surprised . I'll have to agree with 110 Dave . I've had some cheap ones that were not accurate . DM
 
Guess the caliper might do just as well.

Darn, I forgot pawn shops.....thanks.
 
Here's a photo of my tools in question. The two small insturments came from my fathers tool box.....300Bucks

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I prefer the mechanical ones also. The best are Starrett. The mechanical ones can be had for great prices as industry went to all digital. I picked up many of them at flea markets.

The Harbor Freight digital ones made from composite (non metal) can be had inexpensively. Some are accurate to .01" and some .001".

All you need are "standards" to check the calibration.

If .001" is enough accuracy, I prefer a dial caliper to a micrometer as they are MUCH faster to use and more versatile.
 
peterinct said:
If .001" is enough accuracy, I prefer a dial caliper to a micrometer as they are MUCH faster to use and more versatile.
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Yeah, that sounds good to me. I think I saw one like that at an auto parts store for about the same price.

For my uses, the .001" is just fine.

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keep your eye out at the local antique stores that may often sell tools. we have one that always has tools updated in a booth and I got a nice old starret for about $15. surprised me too, but they are out there. mine even came with the original wooden box with sliding lid:thumbup:
 
peterinct said:
I prefer the mechanical ones also. The best are Starrett.
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Buck_110 said:
They were the best! Digital products wearing the Starrett logo are now made in China.
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It seems like EVERYTHING is made in China these days! That's why I like the mechanical tools. Can calibrate yourself, and I just love the fine craftsmanship of the OLD tools from the late 1800's till they went digital.

Starrett, Brown & Sharpe, Lufkin, General, all made some fine stuff. Mitutoyo is nice too, from Japan, but my favorites are still the made in USA ones.

For the tinkering I do, machinists tools are VERY useful. The old wooden chests are great as well.:thumbup:

Peter
 
If you watch the upcoming real-life auctions in your area you will find one every now and then of a guy (with similar interests to yourself) who amassed an incredible collection of tools and took good care of them.

Now those auctions can REALLY be a mother lode.

Yes, it does seem like almost everything is made in China these days. Look at the folks that flock to Wal-Mart to do all their shopping. People buy based on price.
 
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