Frozen micrometer

[JScott]

On a tip from my mentor I called Starrett to ask about refurbishing this micrometer. The estimate came back at over 3 times the purchase price (although I have nothing out of pocket right now). I talked to a technician and he gave me another disassembly tip that I can try this evening. I need to unscrew the ratchet stem to remove the thimble. Maybe this will do the trick. When/if I get it apart I'll throw up some more pictures.