How To Read a Micrometer: Precision Rebuilding an Engine? This Episode is For YOU | Hagerty DIY

[@jamiecook3966]

Buddy, you explained this better in 4 minutes the most people do in half an hour. Thank you and good work.

[@vettekid3326]

As a former inspector and later metrologist for Caterpillar Inc. using mics can be confusing for many people. When I was an inspector I would have to show someone at least once a day how to read one properly because people would have trouble because we used both SAE standard and metric mics which read out quite differently. To tell the truth I was happy when they switched over to digital readout mics, that made things a lot clearer for most people.

[@ct1762]

One thing that really works for me: when calibrating (and later measuring), i put the mic in a vice (lightly) and JUST BARELY touch the gauge block, and then use 3 clicks on the fine barrel adjustment. this way, when you go to measure something, its a simple, easily repeatable formula for consistent, accurate readings ie barely touching, then 3 clicks in. of course this is harder to do with a really cheapo caliper, so always buy the best you can afford.

[@paulstan9828]

Thanks for the refresher course. I learned how to use micrometers about 40 years ago and haven’t used one in 30 years. I was looking at one the other day and was wondering if I still knew how to read them.

[@BedsitBob]

In my experience, it's like riding a bike. You may get a bit rusty, but you never really forget.

[@patricksantos361]

Can I get a Venier Caliper Demo please?

[@barra245t2]

I'm pleased my country uses the metric system,much easier to understand

[@ellieprice3396]

Depends on which system you're familiar with and used to working with. Using a metric micrometer would be foreign to me.

[@crimsonJerom]

You read metric the same way you count your money. Just have to add a denomination that is 1/10 of a cent (centi) which you call a mili. So much more efficient than the inch and feet system regardless of what you are used to. I routinely use both systems.

[@BedsitBob]

@@ellieprice3396 I can use both, but I prefer imperial.

[@1wheeldrive751]

Inch measurements of this type are done decimally, so really there is no difference beside the measurement base.

[@mikemurray6727]

Just for someone new to micrometers, the outside mic reads everything you uncover and depth mic read everything you cover up.

[@Dame102988]

This kicked my butt when I was at Lincoln Tech.

[@adelal-rawashdeh1050]

Davin You Are Just Doing A Mazing Job .

[@craigfiles7067]

Thanks for the explanation of how to read micrometers

[@Shane-Singleton]

Excellent information, Davin! I've never used a Mic or a Dial Bore gauge. If I ever end up rebuilding the engine in any of my project vehicles i'll certainly need to know how to use both. Maybe follow this one up with using a Dial Bore gauge? Maybe in combination with the micrometer?

[@Nut883]

Bro thank you so much for this video, you saved me just in time so I was ready for a quiz on micrometers

[@BenLeBlanc1]

“Next time, we show you how to use the mic with one hand so people in the machine shop don’t laugh at you…”

[@JayGuitars1]

Thanks mate!(g’day from Australia 🇦🇺!)

[@Z32orDIe]

Excellently explained. Awesome refresher as well!

[@greasemonkeychris4128]

This is one of those things i haven't done since i was an apprentice. I honestly haven't had to pick up a mic in nearly 15 years in the trade.

[@isalmankhan1]

Thanks for sharing Davin, Stay Safe Bro👍

[@DEATHWISHVQ]

better than my university teacher.

[@justaguy8347]

Very informative! Thanks Davin!

[@АлександрКравцов-т2м]

Was really informative. Thank you.

[@monteiro5306]

As always an amazing video. Greetings from Brazil.

[@reinovator]

Cool it's been awhile (30 years)since I have had to use that precision. Thanks

[@cdstoc]

Funny, last weekend I took out a mic that my dad gave me, and couldn't remember how to use it. This video is very timely!

[@FrankieG35]

I just started using these for my new job

[@joshstaley7459]

My God you have so many videos to sort through you should put all those DIY stuff in one file

[@space.weather]

Thank you 🎀

[@Hnair1982]

Which mic do you use to measure something smaller than 1 inch? Should the “0” in the 0 to 1 mic used fir demonstration be read as “0” and not “1”?

[@ellieprice3396]

The zero to one inch micrometer measures from .001 to 1.000.

[@BedsitBob]

He wasn't using a 0-1" in the demo. He was using a 1-2" mic.

[@cooperr1422]

Hi David! How are you today

[@dougb3699]

When ever I go to to the hardware store to buy a number drill, I always bring my micrometer. And, the guy behind the counter gets taught how to use it.

[@dedisetiawan7804]

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[@willthompson9073]

What kind of mics are those?

[@Langit_Silver]

Second view from sabah borneo...

[@joedominick7517]

Excellent video more of the same Please!

[@dedisetiawan7804]

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[@fabianherrera9793]

depth gauge??

[@honchoryanc]

Clean them using a piece of paper where you tighten on the clean paper loosely then pull back then re 0

[@СергейНедоступ-ц4м]

Oh, my God... Why don't you switch to measurements in millimeters?

[@monteiro5306]

I AGREE !!!

[@johnmilner7603]

We used them in machine shop in HS in the early 70’s.

[@jagvette1]

I got so used to using a micrometer for years then never used it again for many years, picked it up and said sod it and bought a digital one , OH THE SHAME

[@sonyhk3824]

Se you soon, cheers

[@vVeazel]

A precise measurement tool is better suited for the metric system.

[@The9meister]

Metric ?

[@multiguitarplayer4484]

All good.. but check your spelling. Spindal(X)..spindle Thimbal(X)..thimble. Sorry I'm a victim of OCD..

[@BedsitBob]

I suffer from CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order, as they should be. 😁

[@E5150.]

My favorite oxymoron: MicroMETER that measures inches :D

[@BedsitBob]

Except that in English (the country where they were invented), we spell the measurement as a *metre* . A meter is a measuring device.

[@E5150.]

@@BedsitBob ... from French "mètre" :)

[@BedsitBob]

@@E5150. Did I say it wasn't?

[@E5150.]

@@BedsitBob All good, man. Just making a statement

[@usamamughal3223]

So i don't need it i have digital micrometer mitutoyo

[@ollienilson1644]

I am sorry, mm is more security.

[@peaceforgaelandscot]

One inch. USA Still living in the past. And still wondering why your manufacturing is almost dead.

[@t.s.racing]

Jeremy, ur another hater, who doesn't see that thousands of people risk their lives trying to come to AMERICA every day.

[@peaceforgaelandscot]

@@t.s.racing No hate. I'm just saying the metric system is better. Jeez mam relax.