How To Read a Micrometer: Precision Rebuilding an Engine? This Episode is For YOU

How To Read a Micrometer: Precision Rebuilding an Engine? This Episode is For YOU | Hagerty DIY

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Do you know how to read a micrometer? Micrometers-which are often referred to as a “mic”-are commonly used precise measurement tools in the mechanical engineering and machining industries. They’re used extensively when building and rebuilding engines, machining crankshafts, and more. You can unlock the world of precision measurement by joining us, and learning how to use them. In this episode of Hagerty | DIY, Davin breaks down the different parts of a micrometer, how to get the best measurement, and how to read them. What’s your favorite precision-measuring tool? Got any mic tips? Let us know in the comments below!
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@jamiecook3966 Жыл бұрын

Buddy, you explained this better in 4 minutes the most people do in half an hour. Thank you and good work.

@patricksantos361 3 жыл бұрын

Can I get a Venier Caliper Demo please?

@vettekid3326 3 жыл бұрын

As a former inspector and later metrologist for Caterpillar Inc. using mics can be confusing for many people. When I was an inspector I would have to show someone at least once a day how to read one properly because people would have trouble because we used both SAE standard and metric mics which read out quite differently. To tell the truth I was happy when they switched over to digital readout mics, that made things a lot clearer for most people.

@ct1762 2 жыл бұрын

One thing that really works for me: when calibrating (and later measuring), i put the mic in a vice (lightly) and JUST BARELY touch the gauge block, and then use 3 clicks on the fine barrel adjustment. this way, when you go to measure something, its a simple, easily repeatable formula for consistent, accurate readings ie barely touching, then 3 clicks in. of course this is harder to do with a really cheapo caliper, so always buy the best you can afford.

@Nut883 3 ай бұрын

Bro thank you so much for this video, you saved me just in time so I was ready for a quiz on micrometers

@Lennysuga 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful info Davin , your pride in your work is inspiring !

@Z32orDIe Жыл бұрын

Excellently explained. Awesome refresher as well!

@justaguy8347 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks Davin!

@cockasorrus7475 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome explanation!!

@mikemurray6727 3 жыл бұрын

Just for someone new to micrometers, the outside mic reads everything you uncover and depth mic read everything you cover up.

@adelal-rawashdeh1050 3 жыл бұрын

Davin You Are Just Doing A Mazing Job .

@isalmankhan1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Davin, Stay Safe Bro👍

@user-se9yh7gk4o 3 жыл бұрын

Was really informative. Thank you.

@monteiro5306 3 жыл бұрын

As always an amazing video. Greetings from Brazil.

@craigfiles7067 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation of how to read micrometers

@Dame102988 3 жыл бұрын

This kicked my butt when I was at Lincoln Tech.

@DEATHWISHVQ 6 ай бұрын

better than my university teacher.

@barra245t2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased my country uses the metric system,much easier to understand

@ellieprice3396 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on which system you're familiar with and used to working with. Using a metric micrometer would be foreign to me.

@crimsonJerom 3 жыл бұрын

You read metric the same way you count your money. Just have to add a denomination that is 1/10 of a cent (centi) which you call a mili. So much more efficient than the inch and feet system regardless of what you are used to. I routinely use both systems.

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

@@ellieprice3396 I can use both, but I prefer imperial.

@JayGuitars1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!(g’day from Australia 🇦🇺!)

@reinovator 3 жыл бұрын

Cool it's been awhile (30 years)since I have had to use that precision. Thanks

@paulstan9828 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the refresher course. I learned how to use micrometers about 40 years ago and haven’t used one in 30 years. I was looking at one the other day and was wondering if I still knew how to read them.

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience, it's like riding a bike. You may get a bit rusty, but you never really forget.

@Shane-Singleton 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, Davin! I've never used a Mic or a Dial Bore gauge. If I ever end up rebuilding the engine in any of my project vehicles i'll certainly need to know how to use both. Maybe follow this one up with using a Dial Bore gauge? Maybe in combination with the micrometer?

@space.weather 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🎀

@cdstoc 3 жыл бұрын

Funny, last weekend I took out a mic that my dad gave me, and couldn't remember how to use it. This video is very timely!

@greasemonkeychris4128 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of those things i haven't done since i was an apprentice. I honestly haven't had to pick up a mic in nearly 15 years in the trade.

@FrankieJ1981 3 жыл бұрын

I just started using these for my new job

@dedisetiawan7804 3 жыл бұрын

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@BenLeBlanc1 3 жыл бұрын

“Next time, we show you how to use the mic with one hand so people in the machine shop don’t laugh at you…”

@joshstaley7459 2 жыл бұрын

My God you have so many videos to sort through you should put all those DIY stuff in one file

@cooperr1422 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David! How are you today

@joedominick7517 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video more of the same Please!

@dougb3699 3 жыл бұрын

When ever I go to to the hardware store to buy a number drill, I always bring my micrometer. And, the guy behind the counter gets taught how to use it.

@Langit_Silver 3 жыл бұрын

Second view from sabah borneo...

@willthompson9073 9 ай бұрын

What kind of mics are those?

@Hnair1982 3 жыл бұрын

Which mic do you use to measure something smaller than 1 inch? Should the “0” in the 0 to 1 mic used fir demonstration be read as “0” and not “1”?

@ellieprice3396 3 жыл бұрын

The zero to one inch micrometer measures from .001 to 1.000.

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't using a 0-1" in the demo. He was using a 1-2" mic.

@fabianherrera9793 3 жыл бұрын

depth gauge??

@dedisetiawan7804 3 жыл бұрын

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@sonyhk3824 3 жыл бұрын

Se you soon, cheers

@johnmilner7603 3 жыл бұрын

We used them in machine shop in HS in the early 70’s.

@honchoryanc 3 жыл бұрын

Clean them using a piece of paper where you tighten on the clean paper loosely then pull back then re 0

@jagvette1 3 жыл бұрын

I got so used to using a micrometer for years then never used it again for many years, picked it up and said sod it and bought a digital one , OH THE SHAME

@grahamsmith4988 3 жыл бұрын

What's an inch?

@user-uq2rt3rm4m 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, my God... Why don't you switch to measurements in millimeters?

@monteiro5306 3 жыл бұрын

I AGREE !!!

@vVeazel 3 жыл бұрын

A precise measurement tool is better suited for the metric system.

@The9meister 3 жыл бұрын

Metric ?

@E5150. 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite oxymoron: MicroMETER that measures inches :D

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

Except that in English (the country where they were invented), we spell the measurement as a *metre* . A meter is a measuring device.

@E5150. 2 жыл бұрын

@@BedsitBob ... from French "mètre" :)

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

@@E5150. Did I say it wasn't?

@E5150. 2 жыл бұрын

@@BedsitBob All good, man. Just making a statement

@multiguitarplayer4484 3 жыл бұрын

All good.. but check your spelling. Spindal(X)..spindle Thimbal(X)..thimble. Sorry I'm a victim of OCD..

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

I suffer from CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order, as they should be. 😁

@usamamughal3223 3 жыл бұрын

So i don't need it i have digital micrometer mitutoyo

@ollienilson1644 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, mm is more security.

@peaceforgaelandscot 3 жыл бұрын

One inch. USA Still living in the past. And still wondering why your manufacturing is almost dead.

@t.s.racing 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, ur another hater, who doesn't see that thousands of people risk their lives trying to come to AMERICA every day.

@peaceforgaelandscot 3 жыл бұрын

@@t.s.racing No hate. I'm just saying the metric system is better. Jeez mam relax.