Refurbishing, Calibrating and Fixing a Starrett 120 Caliper

[@catman4644]

While I would normally cringe at what you are doing, and others have said pretty much the same, I can see your point here, salvaging a tool that would otherwise be junk and unusable is NOT the same as ruining a good tool! I enjoyed the video and would like to see other tools saved from the junk pile!

I clearly should have made that point more clear in the video. Glad you enjoyed!

[@Writhgaar]

I appreciate the subtle dry humor.

[@junikorkor]

Are you able to fit the crystal back in without using a hot glue?

[@mikemcwilliams733]

How did you end up getting that small spring back on between thr two gears. I've been fighting getting it lined back up. Is their some type of trick? Thanks

[@BeaulieuTodd]

This helped my replace my crystal. It's so much easier than discussions led me to believe. Pop the ring off, pull the white o-ring and the crystal comes right out. No need to bend the new one - it just fell into place.

[@matthewfinch616]

Machinist tools always fascinate me. Well done!! What camera are you using?

I've been using more more machinst tools in my woodworking, I love them. The camera is an Sony alpha a6300. Works great but to film 4k it needs external batteries and it over heats after a while.

[@Mroswaldo16]

I have 1 and needle seems to be moving out of place.

Before doing anything drastic, try cleaning the rack as well as possible. They often skip just from a dirty rack

[@pault8470]

May I suggest when taking fingers from any dial cover the dial with plastic to avoid scratching also you can buy a watchmakers tool to release the fingers ....great job though enjoyed it

Thank you for the advice!

[@patrickkelly7838]

Who would have thought you could fix something as complicated as that thing, Good video.

[@billstortz5046]

Impressive! good workmanship!

[@garrettoliver4399]

I gotta say it. Bravo to you. Keep up the good work. I loved the innovation. My favorite part has gotta be the hammer and anvil trick to calibrate tool. Seriously not joking or being sarcastic. That was awesome. Hit the like guys. I wanna see more cool shit. 😂

[@pierrerousseau8770]

Éloïse, this was a great video !! this is Pierre from great lakes tool works btw

Gald you enjoyed it!

[@andydeciccio]

For polishing a plastic crystal, at least for watches, there is a material called Polywatch. I've never used it but apparently it works well.

Good to know!

[@gingerstrand6153]

Great video as usual!

[@whateman12408]

Thanks for sharing

[@Miguelito63No1]

there is SERIUM powder to polish the acrylic watch crystals, is what I use, before I was combining ashes with liquid soap in equal quantity, ONE DROP of it on a cotton cloth and polish. great video AAAAA+++++

Thank for the tip!

[@airnashville3883]

After watching many of your videos I'm not sure there's anything you can't do. Amazing. I'm certain I would have bogged this one terribly.

[@thomas_vera]

Well, after that I thought you should have posted an hour long video reviewing all the existing toothpastes in a scientific manner... How do I know what to use in my case?! :p Nice video though! I had no trust but you've saved this tool! Well done! 👍

[@ianmurrell209]

Congratulations on an interesting video. Enjoying watching your style. Cheers

[@giessjh6]

When you broke out the file Mr Starrett rolled over in his grave!!!!!

It was animal for sure, but it gave it a second life! I think he would be proud! Or at least, not overly angry ;)

[@TerryRGraham]

@ At least the measurement will be repeatable so that alone makes it better than the cheap digital ones on ebay.

[@ayrplanes]

Use McGuire's visor polish from auto parts store.

[@egx161]

I can email you a copy of Starrett’s official repair manual if you would like.

[@aceelectriccompany1181]

Well done. Too bad they don't repair watches and clocks anymore. You would be great.

[@KarellSteMarie]

Bravo pour ta photo à Lee Valley Laval

Merci!

[@Blobby_Hill]

Sound like you wear pink shirts

[@pauliewalnuts1024]

Worst part of the video: we can't see you =(

I work on a lot of small bits in the shop and having the camera upclose Is the only way to see what I'm doing most of the time

[@pauliewalnuts1024]

@ Yeah sure, eagle carving video on instagram was badass though.

[@ThomasShue]

“Into Spec”! LOl

A vernier is only acurate to 0.001, that level of accuracy can easily be achived with a file or stone. At the biggening of my video I also explained that this video was an extream mesure to fix a tool that would otherwise be thrown away. But thank you for your constructive criticism!

[@ThomasShue]

This is Painful to watch