05-16-2014, 07:18 AM
(05-16-2014, 06:26 AM)PixMan Wrote: Any update on this micrometer? I'm curious to know if it works now because I've never seen a micrometer looking that nice being so very frozen.
It is still solid. I have soaked it, heated it, frozen it and even tried turning the spindle from the ratchet end with soft jaw pliers. Like you I am dumbfounded that it can be locked up on the inside and look so good on the outside. The lock ring turns freely as does the ratchet. Starrett said for $90 they could rebuild it but I only gave about $30 for it (which was refunded by the seller on eBay).
At this point I can either keep it for parts or send it to a friend in Colorado that wants to take a shot at it. In the meantime I am watching for another one.
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