Painting micrometers

[ARC-170]

This is a detailed write-up that describes assembly and calibration.

Evaluate, Repair and Adjust a Second-Hand Micrometer

Evaluate, Repair and Adjust a Second-Hand Micrometer: Good tools are expensive. Good precision tools are very expensive. The first precision tool for most people is a dial or electronic caliper. A reasonably inexpensive caliper may indicate to a precision of 0.01mm (0.0005") and have a claimed acc…

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[benmychree]

English translation of video?

 

[Deleted member 69715]

If you're thinking of baking the new paint be aware it could possibly cause harm to the frame. Just my opinion.
Pretty doesn't always get the job done. You want pretty? Buy new mics.

 

[pontiac428]

A nice wrinkle-finish paint and a mild heat cure after would do those frames a treat.

 

[great white]

Thanks for the video links. I found those. I've only watched the top one. It was too long; I wish these people would rehearse or get to the point.

Yeah, agree. Too long and too much rambling.

I usually turn the sound off and just scroll the video time to see what I need to see. The rest is just all filler to me, so I do my best to “skip it”.

 

[snoopdog]

I wouldn't, but just me. If they are accurate, who cares. My hay baler works, it ain't pretty, my pickup truck too. I got nobody to impress, but I do see a sense of pride in something that looks good, and if that's the motivation , by all means. They are your mics.