Some channels would have done a diagram Better channels would have done a mockup - in cardboard perhaps - to show the principle But you, you went all the way, and made a working model. Kudos! Well done!

probably the best machinist channel on youtube!

Superbly done. Thank you.

In english it would be a type of mechanical comparator. Great demonstrations,thank you. John 🇨🇦

Fantastic educational video. I have wondered how these manage to work and yet be robust enough to handle. Thanks!!

Beautiful demo. Thank you!

Hello, This is an amazing video with very unique information on the internet. Your reproduction is VERY COOL. Measuring accurately below the micron is very challenging and very interesting. I had no idea how these indicators work. I learnt a lot. Thank you. Your videos are an inspiration to continue projects. Wishing you and your close ones good health. Stay safe.

I wish you all the best Gena .Great video.

Just excellent! I love your home made "Millicator". Perfect to demonstrate the principle.

Wonderful demo! I love the model that you built and the in-depth explanation. Looking forward to more videos from you, and stay safe! Slava Ukraini!

Nice to find new channel with interesting content.

Nice show of microcator mechanism, very elegant design!

Thank you for this, I was hoping someone had stripped one how they were made. You went above and beyond :)

I have a few Mahr dial indicators they are very different in operation ( traditional gear trains and a preloaded ball slide plunger), but measure down to 1um per division . I know Mahr has different names for their precision , but in the Uk they are all generally called dial indicators (I know the American's distinguish between dial test indicators , with lever, and those with plunger operation , but I have not heard that here).

Thanks, Gena. I used one of these years ago. I've seen diagrams in books explaining the twisted band, but did not appreciate how small it was. We were told that the mechanism was delicate, and it really is.

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fascinating how those Crude Soviet Era Precision tools look on the inside! the finish wouldnt even be considered as good for a "Normal Machininst " but back in this soviet era they probably tried to make parts as cheap and as many as possible and still useable !

Thanks , impressive video very well made .

hi very interesting work keep going forward i want to see more video from you✋

Very helpful video

An excellent video, like all the others. Your model is a very good way to explain the function of a mikrokator. I have a Mahr millimess, 1µ indicator, but this is a gear train indicator I believe. For what videos to make, I suggest that you continue to make the videos that please you..

In China it's called "twist spring gauge"(pounce as: niu huang biao).Thanks for ur video,seems only soviet influenced nation has those things

The English term for "flexible construction elements" is "flexure" or sometimes "live hinge."

Very nice. Thanks

Dan gelbart did a demonstration with a microcator, putting the microcator on the spindle of a milling machine, contacting a block on the table; you then put your hand on the back side of of the mill pillar, and you can then see the microcator measure the deflection of the spindle, due to differential temperature of the vertical pillar, it bends to the front...

Very good video, thanks for that new information. Regards from a machinist/toolmaker from Germany.

Very interesting. I read about microcators in technical school but never saw one in person or knew how they work, we only used dial indicators and micrometers.

Excellent video, nice model. I like the many close up details of the intruments.

Amazing demonstration! Thank you for making it.

I've been wondering about how those work. Thank you! 👍👍👍

Really well done and beautiful demonstration. A masterwork of an educational video.

Fascinating. Excellent model and explanation 8⁠-⁠)

Very interesting!

super interesting !!! I have one but it is broken, with your explanation 'MAYBE' I can fix it...(optimistc) ;)

Hello from Canada. Your videos are very interesting. Thankyou for the effort.

Great explanation of how these work. I'm actually surprised how simple they are.

That was very interesting. I really appreciate the model that you made. Great video.

Amazing.

Great description Gena. Thank you.

Incredable knowledge, you channel is going to grow, greetings from poland my friend!

Absolutely love this man keep up the videos so interesting

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Awesome model and explanation

Very nice that you made the model

I was wondering about this. Very good job explaining it :)

Great work, thanks for sharing!

Very interesting. Thanks!

TIL, thank you

Thanks Gena, very usefull explanation for me, I just bought a similar old tool, Italian make, Borletti, but seems to be the same principle as your 0,002mm gauge. I wonder why there are two end stops provided on the sides of the scale, I would be glad if you could explain how they are intended to be used. I am happy to subscribe to your channel. Slava Ukraini!

That was pretty fascinating. I've never seen one of those before and seeing whats inside was even better. Even though it's quite 'simple, the internal parts look quite delicate, is the pointer arrow drawn from glass? Take care, stay safe and good luck.

I tried to send a small donation using PayPal, but it was refused by the system . The reason was not specified. Sorry.

Diğer videoya yorum yaptım soru sordum, cevabı ise bu videodaymiş. 😊

Please specify his account.

I think I’ll repeat your hot water demo with a 1 microinch/div Mikrokator

Hello Gena. I have a Mikrokator that has a pointer with the tip broken off. Do you know anything about the brown material that holds the pointer to the twisted strip. Obviously it's a type of glue but I wonder if it is warmed if it would release the pointer. It seems to resemble rosin flux. I called the company but they don't manufacture the pointers any longer and they don't have any old stock. I may see if I can melt some glass and pull a tiny thread. :-)

Looks like one of the posts/stops needs cleaning

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Slava Ukraina to arabe living in France

Thank you for share your knowledge, this content is very dificult to get here in Brazil, learn so much with your videos, have you some other personal social media as Instagram or whatsapp ?