I've had maybe a dozen of these over 40 years, I have 3 now with this new one.
And I had 6 Micrometers from 0 to 6" but those are all gone.
The dial face (clear) is gone off of 1 that I use inside the house.
The dial face is scratched up on the 2nd one in the bow shop.
Sometimes they get a piece of grit on the rack or pinion and jump timing from 0.000 and I take them appart for cleaning.
And this new one, all are Brown and Sharp (Swiss made) My dad and my Mentor would only let me buy Brown and Sharp or Starrett. Back in the 80's these 2 were the only ones and the best to buy pretty much. Now there are all kinds
$125.00 at Amazon
(https://i.imgur.com/zpRlCIN.jpg)
Here is a good youtube on the Disassembly and Cleaning Start at 7:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5cS6gPTgO8
Nice...
I use the DRO cheapys from HF :bigsmyl:
Quote from: Crooked Stic on April 06, 2021, 09:03:10 PM
I use the DRO cheapys from HF :bigsmyl:
No wonder you keep missing weight :laughing:
Anything is better that nothing :thumbsup:
Brown and Sharp are my favorite.
From a 45+ year Tool Maker :goldtooth:
I have 2 or 3 of them, dials and digitals, no Brown & Sharp though. The one I use most in the shop is a Mitutoyo digital. I like it. Works good. It was $125 as well. It's been fine for years, but I should probably think about getting a spare.
Nice tool
I guess that I had better not mention the $1 plastic one I use...
Oh crap, I just did. 🤭😁
I have a better one, but that little plastic one is always on the bench because I don't care if it falls or gets banged around.
Dave.
I have a Mitutoyo that was my dad's. The glass dial cover is missing but I use it and place it and store it with great care. You Guys have me thinking there may be a replacement cover??
Quote from: Longcruise on April 07, 2021, 11:28:47 PM
I have a Mitutoyo that was my dad's. The glass dial cover is missing but I use it and place it and store it with great care. You Guys have me thinking there may be a replacement cover??
They do have clear covers but you need a tool to press it in on the Brown and Sharp
Quote from: Bowjunkie on April 07, 2021, 05:06:13 AM
I have 2 or 3 of them, dials and digitals, no Brown & Sharp though. The one I use most in the shop is a Mitutoyo digital. I like it. Works good. It was $125 as well. It's been fine for years, but I should probably think about getting a spare.
Mitutoyo has been around for a long time :thumbsup:
My old ones say Swiss Made on the dial , the new one do not say
Is there such a thing as a good digital dial indicator?
Yup...
I think Flem is seeking a digital read out?
When your battery goes out your stopped for the day
Quote from: Mad Max on April 08, 2021, 09:24:05 AM
When your battery goes out your stopped for the day
Say what?? Thats what spares are for
So a Starrett or Brown & Sharp brand digital display would be a good choice?
I was just wondering about accuracy and if digitals are as good as dials
By the time you get it turned on I have already measured mine :biglaugh:
Machinist's foreplay; turning the tools on
Here ya go, Flem
$166.oo
Quote flem---I was just wondering about accuracy and if digitals are as good as dials
Yes there better, you get your bow .0005 closer :laughing:
.0005!!! Thats smaller than those funny little colored hairs you hear carpenters talk about :o