Hey guys, for my machining so far I have just been using a pair of import 8" dial calipers. I've been thinking and for a fair amount of my machining, engine making included, I would like to be a little more precise. So I have started looking at micrometers but I only have brief experience with them from highschool so Im not sure which would be the best for me.
I like my import calipers but I have used a nice pair of mitutoyos and starretts could certainly feel a difference in quality. There may not be a huge difference in accuracy but just for the feel I think I will be getting micrometers from one of these companies. If you have a different opinion or can recommend other good brands that would be great.
Now the features is where my choices start to get difficult, I konw there is little chance of me getting close to .0001" of accuracy in any of my machining so that is not critical but I think could be a neat feature. I know how to read a standard micrometer, but for ease of use I am leaning towards either a digit or digital micrometer. What is your expirience with digit (counter?) micrometers I like the idea of them because they dont have batteries you need to worry about, but I am not sure about the accuracy, or how well the counter mechanism stands up to extended use. Electronic digital mics seem to have the highest resolution but they are more expensive and batteries can run out, is the accuracy as good as the resolution or is it more of a gimmick? Or would I be best off just getting a reliable standard mic?
I will probably be trying to get these used from ebay or another secondhand market in order to keep the cost down unless there are relatively cheap, yet quality new micrometers available.
Any input or suggestions would be great
Thanks
George
I like my import calipers but I have used a nice pair of mitutoyos and starretts could certainly feel a difference in quality. There may not be a huge difference in accuracy but just for the feel I think I will be getting micrometers from one of these companies. If you have a different opinion or can recommend other good brands that would be great.
Now the features is where my choices start to get difficult, I konw there is little chance of me getting close to .0001" of accuracy in any of my machining so that is not critical but I think could be a neat feature. I know how to read a standard micrometer, but for ease of use I am leaning towards either a digit or digital micrometer. What is your expirience with digit (counter?) micrometers I like the idea of them because they dont have batteries you need to worry about, but I am not sure about the accuracy, or how well the counter mechanism stands up to extended use. Electronic digital mics seem to have the highest resolution but they are more expensive and batteries can run out, is the accuracy as good as the resolution or is it more of a gimmick? Or would I be best off just getting a reliable standard mic?
I will probably be trying to get these used from ebay or another secondhand market in order to keep the cost down unless there are relatively cheap, yet quality new micrometers available.
Any input or suggestions would be great
Thanks
George