How to Read Micrometers with 0.0001" Precision

This is a brief explanation of micrometer principles. Four example readings are included.

[@sahmadi1000]

This is the only video that truly shows how to read a micrometer. I am subscribing. THANKS

[@shannon5231]

This was definitely the easiest explanation I have found. Thank you

[@scottydntno]

I don't think this can be explained any better. Amazing job.

[@teamtownridge]

Wonderful job of explaining how a 0.0001" micrometer works. Thank you!

[@treborunique2905]

This is the best teaching ever ive seen so far compared to other videos..

[@TD5rage]

Great video. I’m building an engine soon and wanted to learn how to use a micrometer and this has just taught me how. Thank you.

[@-ThePREACHER-]

BEAUTIFUL DUDE!!!!!!! I inherited SOOO many of these things from my grandpas old machine shop... And AS a woodworker - this SEIROUSLY came in handy... THANK YOU!!!!

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Thanks! Glad you found this useful.

[@andrewpollock3435]

This is my one and only youtube comment. I just started my HET apprenticeship this week and we are currently going over micrometers. The course material had left me pretty confused as did a few other videos I watched. After watching this, I feel like have a good basis of understanding. Thank you for this. You have made a difference in my life.

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@4v4life72]

The best video on KZbin on how to use a micrometer!!! Thanks.

[@crashjose]

Outstanding explanation on the simple way to introduce on the use of the micrometer, thanks a lot

[@charliegalea8841]

Very nicely explained. Thanks.

[@sanad7779]

Thank you so much I have been struggling with it so many Instructors Try to explain it None of them nailed it like you 👏🤝

[@Justinomg1]

Was running castors today as a emergency production since employee was hurt, I followed the blueprint and used you're video to help me. THANK YOU so much

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and I'm glad the video helped you out.

[@heraldb.1077]

I've watched several videos going over this and this one finally made sense. Thanks!

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for the comment.

[@bholdr----0]

Excellent post... I was trying to explain how a mic could be accurate to a tenth, and wasn't getting anywhere, so i instead of continuing to get frustrated,, I just had the person i was trying to teach watch this vid. They got it after only one view.

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Hey, I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for the feedback.

[@nickayivor8432]

Great video thanks for sharing it with us God bless you 👍 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@elisaarocho5594]

The only video that really helps and explains so simple so easy to understand Thank you

[@rickjams4304]

Thank you sir I've been amazing all my life and just recently been employed at a machine shop and I'm using a micrometer at my station you have been so helpful thank you

[@Sajid-300]

great explanation and examples, best regards.

[@SoloSav051]

The most helpful KZbin video

[@Peter.Lecomte]

Cleared the vernier up perfectly. Thanks!

[@kapi_yakumo]

I also came to this video because of my own confusion with vernier

[@sevenhazee]

Thank you Sir, this helped me refresh the night before my FAA A license!

[@asherdavid626]

thanks for explanation. can you do inch on vernier caliper?

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

You are such a good person great teacher thank you

[@rajeshtoora]

Great video! Easy explanation 🎉

[@baychimo23]

You explained this so well, thank you so much!

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@zvonibab]

That is awesome explanation. Thank you!

[@Sarmadhayat]

Thanks Alot Dude You explain very well 🔥🔥

[@trevorf1838]

Couldn't have done a better video. Well done.

[@fredrickvoncold]

What helped me remember that,is that the numbers are one tenth of an inch ,one hundred thousanths..I always forgot what they meant.I hope you have a video on dial bore gauge .thanks I feel confident in using one now.

[@Artiscrafty]

Thanks Jason. 🙏

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

You are a great person good teacher thank you

[@ohkanzo407]

im trying to learn these to work at my dads shop and this is the only video that really helped me out thank you so much

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Great! I'm glad you found it to be helpful. Best wishes for your work at the shop.

[@adampetrie4400]

Thanks for the quick brush up

[@susie823]

Great explaination

[@jasonrouvel6844]

I'm glad you found this useful. 😊

[@sotuk]

I understand this rather than the other videos with millions of views

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[@wejaith3]

This is the best video. Thank you!

[@ritcheluzano7249]

Thank you for a very informative video

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Glad you found it useful!

[@devonricketts2417]

Awesome explanation.

[@inhibited44]

I have watched plenty of micrometer directions. For some reason I need to review occasionally because I can never remember how to do it LOL. Might need to remember for a job interview at my young age of 62+

[@blackout7615]

Quick and easy way to learn. Thanks

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Thanks for the feedback; glad it was helpful.

[@jeremiahleemcgillicuddy8525]

strangely enough I love it when he says: "and we're done". It cuts some of the stress away. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@badas95Z]

as far as the vernier numbers, will they vary among different brand micrometers? I just got a set from Mitutoyo and was going along doing the readings with you so I could learn how to read one. the Vernier numbers were always a few numbers higher on the one that was aligned perfectly. Great informational video, too btw. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@jasonrouvel6844]

Glad you found the video helpful. As far as variation, there are different styles of micrometers, but if we were measuring the exact same part we should ultimately get the same measurement if both are calibrated correctly. Depending on model, the Mitutoyo should be similar. Since you're following along and not actually measuring parts, you're just setting yours to match mine, and you should be able to set yours in the same positions as mine since it's an arbitrary position on the mic. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

[@jb6222]

Thank you for making that so simple. Had to sub

[@kerryyeroyan8212]

I purchased an old Starett micrometer with the removable anvils, allowing it to go from 0-4” I was surprised to see it didn’t have a vernier scale, so I can’t read any ten thousandths! All my other mic’s have it..

[@more_jello]

This is the same measuring technique used by a torque wrench on a vehicle, which I'm familiar with. So guessing your sample measurements was easy peasy.

[@AmISamIAm]

Great explanation! Thank you so much!

[@sammiesurfer4u21]

This video helped so much

[@Port3R_]

Best one yet

[@naziraaidaralieva6801]

Thank you!

[@oprehmanff1376]

That's was really nice sir❤

[@timothywinters1075]

Thank you, sir! Now I understand.

[@Misfits89]

Thanks

[@elijah2078]

Thanks a lot!!! Very helpful!!!

[@howtodave1725]

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[@NHuvaing]

Thank you sir

[@venkateshg9068]

Thank you.

[@stephenbrown5580]

GREAT video!! How would you set a .0001" micrometer to a dimension of 2.0783, for example? I set the barrel to .0750" Thimble rotated where the 3 is on the main horizontal line of the barrel, which is .003" Now I have it set to .0780" How would you set the next .0003 on the veneer scale when any line on the thimble can be lined up against the veneer? From what I can tell, keeping the thimble right on the .0003 marking, the thimble marking 9 would the logical number to align with the 3 on the veneer scale. Would it be correct to assume lining up the 9 on the thimble with the 3 on the veneer would achieve the desired additional .0003"? And to achieve 2.0786", putting the micrometer back on the .003", I would need to align the 12 of the thimble with the 6 of the veneer?

[@jasonrouvel6844]

To set that ten-thousandths on the veneer, look only at the veneer number. Set 0.0780 as you described, then open *slightly* the mic until a mark on the thimble aligns with the 3 on the veneer. Double check your measurement after that. Avoid looking at the number on the thimble when reading the veneer, because that will change depending on the mic position. In your situation, I think the thimble number would be 6 (not 9) that aligns with the 3 on the veneer when setting it at 0.0783. To set it at 0.0786, yes, it's the 12 that aligns with 6. But the thimble readings will be different at different settings, so try not to pay too much attention to that. Hope that helps.

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[@G_Da_P_7414]

Best video

[@FunBitesTV]

Thank you

[@he--ru362]

Thank you soooo much sir...engine Building for me

[@VILLEGAS76able]

What about .890?

[@hellogoodbye4894]

That would be 890 thou. that is: 890 * 0.001

[@vincenthardy9863]

Appreciate it

[@otnyzjosiah8204]

Is so fascinated, but just that I understand it clearly, is little bit complicated to my knowledge.., if you can explain it bit easier...?

[@jorgefilho5971]

You are right! It's very complicated because is Inches system! The metric system is way better, easy going and has more accuracy! The entire world is using metric system since decades ago and only North America still using inches that goes against the international ISO system.

[@edsmith2562]

Thats .4838"

[@redshift90]

I don't know why anyone would have huge problems with this.. I figured out how to read a mic sitting on the floor of a tool room after being told to measure all the drills and sort them using a mic.. I had never touched one before, wasn't hard to figure out however...

[@briancarruthers1738]

Get out of the rut and stop using imperial units. Get a metric micrometer

[@shaahemz7475]

Great video

[@florchacon4864]

Thank you.

[@roadonelogistics9622]

Thank you