I believe they are stainless steel, don't rust, but now have many very shiny spots on many of the blades after years of use. Can I still trust them to give me accurate readings, especially the thinner blades?
Do feeler gauges wear out?
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I have definitely worn them down doing valve adjustments on older foreign cars. They can and do wear out...
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Do micrometer wear out? Semi-serious question!
I can tell you for certain they do in a machine shop. I've not worn mine out, but I don't use them everyday either.
My BIL does...
Do micrometer wear out? Semi-serious question!
I can tell you for certain they do in a machine shop. I've not worn mine out, but I don't use them everyday either.
My BIL does...
Again, it's a "rubbing" problem with micrometers...they have a ratchet for a reason.
If you are measuring a feeler gauge (say) with a micrometer, some people "clamp" the feeler with the micrometer, then slide it up and down, wearing both.
Supposed to unclamp, reposition, then wind back down with the ratchet to where the next measurement is taken...no sliding, no sliding wear.
Always use the ratchet to minimise wear on the loaded face of the threads.
Losing a zero on a micrometer is adjustable with the wrench provided.
If you are measuring a feeler gauge (say) with a micrometer, some people "clamp" the feeler with the micrometer, then slide it up and down, wearing both.
Supposed to unclamp, reposition, then wind back down with the ratchet to where the next measurement is taken...no sliding, no sliding wear.
Always use the ratchet to minimise wear on the loaded face of the threads.
Losing a zero on a micrometer is adjustable with the wrench provided.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Do micrometer wear out? Semi-serious question!
A micrometer can be zeroed out to account for wear; feeler gauges can't.
Do micrometer wear out? Semi-serious question!
A micrometer can be zeroed out to account for wear; feeler gauges can't.
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