Micrometers resetting and problems

fixing a micrometer lock and setting to zero

[@jonsworkshop]

Good video Alan, every day is a school day, been in this game 33 yrs and never seen a combination mic, I knew they existed but had never come across one. Cheers, Jon

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

An informative video Alan, I had not considered the need to lap the anvil... Thank you.

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing! An excellent video on micrometer maintenance.

[@jtreg]

Very useful and clear info Alan, thanks mate

[@piotrlenarczyk5803]

Thank you for video.

[@jtreg]

I know what to avoid in car boot sales now! Mine was knackered as well

[@bimatube1274]

Recently i bought a used Ammco 2250, kind an older micrometer. I don’t understand the ratchet mechanism, it doesn’t make noise or clicks when we turn. Its ratchet comes with a little spring. My question is, the ratchet doesn’t make click like the one that we see now a day. So how to know if the appropriate tension was set?

[@enotsengineering]

Hi First the spindle should turn freely, if the spindle adjustment nut is too tight the ratchet won't work. Go by feel how tight is it on the part your measuring, if you can get a nice slide fit on the part you should be able to measure to within 0.0005".

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video

[@DaveInBridport]

I have that tightness problem. Any cure?

[@atunguyd]

I bought an old Moore and wright micrometer this last weekend with the stiff problem. I noticed that when assembling it things got stiff before the threads had engaged so it was the shaft in its sleeve that was causing the problem. I mounted the shaft on my lathe spun it up and polished the shaft with some 800 grit followed by 1500 grit emery paper. Smooth as butter now. I also disassembled every part and left them in evaporust overnight

[@vastinehome4852]

Have a stuck barrel, how do unstick it

[@enotsengineering]

Hi If you have a collet set you could try put some paper around the barrel and hold it in a collet to prevent damage. This should give you more leverage but making sure the micrometer lock is off.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Dremel tool in the vice 😂. Why not put the part in the vice 😂

[@enotsengineering]

Hi Because I could not hold the Dremel steady when cutting such a small part.