greg123 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Hey Guys, Anyone have a micrometer to recommend? Nothing too crazy, but just like a handheld size. Anyone try out the lcd versions? You think that the non digital ones are just as good? I am getting tired of estimating with my metric flat ruler, especially trying to gauge .5mm and smaller. Figured a handy micrometer might be a good investment for projects. Cheers, Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted February 24, 2012 Are you looking for a micrometer, or a set of calipers? Where are you located? I have a set of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digita...iper-47257.html. They work very well. -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg123 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Hi Paul, I didn;t even know there was a difference. I thought all micrometers were calipers. Just want to measure small things, like screws, bearings, openings, maybe small distances of steering knuckle modifications, stuff like that. That one from harbor frieght looks good, especially with their nice 50% off coupons at the stores. Thanks again for the heads up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted February 24, 2012 This is what I think of when someone mentions a micrometer: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-micro...-set-66512.html Both micrometers and calipers are useful, but I find the calipers more useful because I can measure larger sizes, and I can measure both outer measurements and inner measurements -- note the two sets of fingers on the calipers. -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg123 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Oh cool, so the fingers measure the inside of things. That sounds like the best thing to me too. Thanks again Paul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves956 157 Posted February 24, 2012 Speedy, have you seen the one they sell that does fractional measurements? It's metric, inch and fractions. Pretty cool, no depth rod but it's something like 12 bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted February 24, 2012 Speedy, have you seen the one they sell that does fractional measurements? It's metric, inch and fractions. Pretty cool, no depth rod but it's something like 12 bucks. No, I haven't... That sounds pretty cool. I do use the depth measurement capability, though, so it would be difficult for me to trade that for fractions... -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves956 157 Posted February 24, 2012 I like it just for converting dimensions. For those " what on earth size is that?" moments. I've got both of them since I travel with that kind of stuff all the time. For the money they can't be beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites