How Do You Read An Inch Micrometer?
The L. S. Starrett website notes that the inch micrometer is available in digital and vernier models. The preferred model is still the vernier. There are several types of micrometers. These include inside, depth, and outside micrometers. The outside micrometer measures exterior dimensions such as length, thickness and diameter. Micrometers can be used with other tools such as bore gauges. This makes being able to read the micrometer absolutely necessary, states Jim Tapp, Tech Services Manager of Goodson Tools and Supplies for Engine Builders. Bring the micrometer near the desired opening for the part to be measured by rolling the micrometer along the arm or hand. Close the micrometer on the part until the anvil nearly touches. Ease the micrometer the rest of the way to contact with the part using the ratchet stop until the ratchet clicks one time. Count the number of lines showing on the barrel scale. Each line represents .0250 of an inch. Find the line on the thimble that lines up wit
