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I need a new micrometer
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 Posted: Sun Aug 2nd, 2009 11:05 PM
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I need a new micrometer.In moving after I sold my last home my micrometer has seemed to grow legs and run off to the big reloading vacation spot in the ground??
It was a Hornady mic that worked well enough.I think I`ll buy me a digital mic this round.Any recommendations from you fellas that use the digital stuff?:confused:
I`m sure it will show up in a box of wifes foo foo junk after I buy a new one but I need it so, gettin the checkbook ready.
Thanks in advance for reading and recommendations..

Gene



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 Posted: Sun Aug 2nd, 2009 11:23 PM
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I have a Mitutoyo digital 0-25mm, I also have one of their digital calipers- not cheap but really good stuff.

Regards,

Paul T.



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 Posted: Sun Aug 2nd, 2009 11:43 PM
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Gene,

PM me your address, I've got an extra you can have.  Think it's a Lyman...non-digital though.

 

Scott (it yours if you want it) B



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+1 on Paul. You cannot go wrong with Mitutoyo instruments. I've been using a stainless vernier for 25 years.



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I have a Starret that I really like...But truthfully the Lyman and the RCBS that I also have...work just as well for reloading purposes.



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http://www.midwayusa.com or http://www.brownells.com


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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=895

http://metalworking.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMCTLG=00&PMAKA=SF76350016&returnurl=MTL&partnerURL=http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/mscdirect/index.aspx%6Fpagename=shopmain%50circularid=15327%50storeid=1040626%50pagenumber=44%50mode=

Here are a couple of cheaper ones that work very well.

This China stuff has gotten pretty good in the last few years.

I've worked in machine shops for a long time, and these are just as good as the expensive name brand stuff.  Just my two cents, Jeff


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Harbor Freight has 6"ers for @$30. The 1' ones were just a bit more and both are digital. I had just bought a Lyman dial for $20 when I saw them.



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thanks fellers!
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How much ya need for it bro?:thumbs:
Gene
p.s. let me pay ya for it:wink::thumbs:



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Timberghozt wrote: How much ya need for it bro?:thumbs:
Gene
p.s. let me pay ya for it:wink::thumbs:


PM sent.

You've already done plenty of payin'!!

 

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Done deal..Thanks bro..
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i just got mine from flee bay..digital all stainless very nice...cost 1.84 delievered....i had to wait almost 3 weeks as it was made in china and shipped directly


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I have several Starret mics, but on the loading bench I use a set of HF digital calipers.

It's funny how things grow legs and walks away, especially after moving. Maybe they are home sick

Jerry


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I have a habit of acquiring old tools.  Not just any, though.  Tools that I can actively use.  Over the years I've picked up a number of Starrett and Brown & Sharpe micrometers.  As I restore/rebuild antique motorcycle engines, I like to have those that measure down to 0.0001" increments.  Overkill in some instances.  For my shooting/reloading needs, 0.001" is all that I need.  As I get older, I tend to shy away from electronic dependancy when it comes to tools.  Batteries for clocks and flashlights are about all I keep on hand.  A good light and bifocals still serve me well.  That being said, to contradict myself, I would feel a great void if I didn't have my computer(s) and Internet access.

Anyway, my point is that reasonable prices on outstanding tools can still be had on the online auctions.

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check with Harbor Freight, they got some good ones. that is what i have been using for the past eight years.


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