micrometer

Hi everyone, I have a Mitutoyo digital micrometer that has started to feel noticeably stiffer when turning the thimble. It’s gotten to the point where the ratchet mechanism can’t do its job because it’s too tight to turn freely. I’m concerned this might be caused by dirt, dried lubricant, or...

So I got a vintage Starrett No.124## (Don't know the missing sub category) Rod type micrometer at auction years ago for a low price. Cheap due to the missing parts, and no calibration certainty. Like many of my vintage tools I managed to revitalize them and verify accuracy with outside...

Recently got a 2-3 tessa micrometer in a tool box sell but it appears the set screw/pin is missing does anyone have a idea what size or thread it is?

Hello: I have a Mauser 0-25mm micrometer, apparently* the basic Model 241. The brake is not working properly, I fear it is missing a part. This is a photo of the Model 241 I have: This is a photo of the two parts belonging to the brake assembly and how they fit (?) inside the brake ring...

Like the title says. Probably opening a can of worms with this question. Decent T-Bore gauges can be had for quite a bit less than a decent inside micrometer, and I think they would fit the bill...?? I have no experience with either, and only some experience with a micrometer, with quite a...

I recently got a Clausing 5914 12" lathe. It was unfortunately missing the micrometer carriage stop. I designed and have been working on a new one for it. Here are the photos of it in progress, I'm not quite done yet, but I will post finished photos when it's completed. Here is a link to the...

Hi, I am a high school science teacher and bought some relatively inexpensive micrometers to use in class. One of my students (while I was busy with another student) picked up one of the micrometers and backed the spindle all the way up to the stop. Now, I can't get it to move. Would anyone be...