How to Read Micrometers

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6 жыл бұрын

Here's a how-to video on reading both Inch and Metric micrometers. I also point out some of the pitfalls and common mistakes that I've noticed time and time again with my beginning machining students.
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@myc0p 5 жыл бұрын

11:40 Metric reading

@joshuanejat1813 4 жыл бұрын

Bless🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Fish_152 4 жыл бұрын

Fish

@halseykale9930 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS

@teo5793 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS x2

@myc0p 4 жыл бұрын

@@DenverLoveless .01 mm = 0.0003937008 in (so if you are rounding up, you would be losing that precision) This is similar to comparing precision of Celsius vs. Fahrenheit markings on the same thermometer. These are just different scale measurements.

@susanthajayagoda1012 Жыл бұрын

I am 60 years. Still learning. No time limits to learn. Learning things our whole life.

@kritizismmusics9737 Жыл бұрын

had to learn this for gunsmithing im23. thank god micrometers make reading weapon schematics easier.

@lahatemabdul5614 Жыл бұрын

❤ ضرر ش

@tokunboayodele1599 Ай бұрын

You “DEFINITELY” and example of a good teacher … breaking everything down in more simpler way!!!! Thank you Sir 👌💯

@RoadsterLove 5 жыл бұрын

A simple 16 min video taught me more than my professor, ain’t that some shit haha

@mcmahon1130 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminhollingsworth3094 Eh, let's not to that far.

@JOSEGONZALEZ-wx9fb 3 жыл бұрын

Word man. I feel the same way.

@tobiassomething1188 3 жыл бұрын

same here, I was learning through online quizzes for my college and I could not learn crap from the robots talking.

@Agrofutur 3 жыл бұрын

same

@mcmahon1130 2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnmendrek3544 147 people?! That’s like the entire population!

@bernieshort9774 3 жыл бұрын

I am an engineer and have been reading mic's for years. You have made this task much easier for many I would assume, especially in this digital age where most digital callipers are not as accurate as micrometers. First class video.

@preetamyadav7952 Жыл бұрын

@@macbrick66 mechanical engineer and not using micrometer????

@mrbillgoode Жыл бұрын

@@preetamyadav7952 where do you see the "mechanical " in his statement, dickhead! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_branches

@preetamyadav7952 Жыл бұрын

@@mrbillgoode It is better to be dickhead than shagging balls .

@mrbillgoode Жыл бұрын

@@preetamyadav7952 You're a clinical moron

@ralphmcculley2085 Жыл бұрын

I used to work for a subsidiary company of McDonald Douglas in the early 70s as Machinist I machine parts for the DC-10 you don't know what pressure is until you have an FAA inspector working alongside you I changed careers became a finish Carpenter now I'm retired thanks for this refresher course it will help me when I start to rebuild my off-road trucks engines

@joyous1011 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a CNC milling machine operator, I'm new to having to read micrometers you have made this seem rather simple. Hopefully now I won't be a ball of confusion when trying to measure my parts 🤞🏽 Thankyou!

@StuartdeHaro 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Feel free to ask me any questions you have. I'm happy to help.

@3WAYSSS 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS

@joecamacho21 Жыл бұрын

What’s a cinc?

@mahmerkhan1287 Жыл бұрын

@@joecamacho21 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp52Y65mr6yZlo0.html

@RobertornGar Жыл бұрын

A CNC is a computer numerical control machine

@acerjuglans383 Жыл бұрын

I'm in my 50s, and I've finally learned how to read micrometers. Thanks!

@eliezerbendaniel3625 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I loved my father may he rest in peace (who was a machinest) so much that I wanted to work with him all day. In high school I took metal shop and I worked my way thru college for 6 years. I always had a hard time with micrometers. You explained it very nicely. I still have his tool chest from 70 years ago and all of his tools say "made in America".

@bake162 Жыл бұрын

Well done, I just stumbled on this and decided to do a refresher ( it’s been 50 years since I read one) you had me organized immediately, nice clear concise instructions.

@douglasbattjes3991 3 жыл бұрын

Excellently done, finally someone who can explain the readings, tenths , thousands, ten thousands.. Thx very much

@skydyverjym 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY. Someone who actually teaches and explains. Nobody else actually learns you how, not even the manufacturers. They just kinda throw about 1/4 of what you need in your general vicinity. THANK YOU SIR

@severskin 5 жыл бұрын

Good video... Cleared it right up for me.

@brandonshort6543 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation Stuart, I have been watching a lot of this type of videos. Your explanation is the best I have seen. Finally understand my micrometer. Thanks!

@BeADad2447 9 күн бұрын

I just took a masterclass! I feel i earned a diploma! Great video!

@peterwilisch1329 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I have ever seen on how to read Inch micrometers.

@whattheheckman6260 Жыл бұрын

When you have to come to this video because your teacher doesn't teach like this. 👍

@RenePerez-pu4cj 5 жыл бұрын

First video I clicked when I looked up "how to read micrometers". Very great video!! Definitely explained it easily enough to understand it!

@brianjmortensen 2 жыл бұрын

I found this immeasurably helpful ! Precision quality video, on a scale of its own right down to the finite detail, sir !

@spaceman081447 3 жыл бұрын

I first learned how to read a micrometer in a junior high school shop class in 1962. For me, it was easier to remember that all readings are in 1/10,000ths of an inch. To use the instructor's first example: 0.5 in = 0.5000 in [500 ten thousandths] (4 decimal places) 0.009 in = 0.0090 in [90 ten thousandths] (4 decimal places) 0.0005 in = 0.0005 in [5 ten thousandths] (4 decimal places) TOTAL: 0.5095 in = 0.5095 in [5,095 ten thousandths] (4 decimal places)

@kwekuokyere4404 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation! You really made reading micrometer simple.

@prestonerrett1857 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Stuart, I could have used this a week ago while starting a new job. My "trainer" gave me 30 seconds of training and said go for it and left me WAY confused. I know I'm better off now.

@StuartdeHaro 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Congrats on the new job!

@billhenning 3 жыл бұрын

I was never taught how to read a micrometer and these HF models don't come with any instructions so your video was extremely helpful. Clear and concise with good examples. Thank you for making this!

@davidciolino3516 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just ordered a micrometer. Been realizing I needed one in my shop. They are definitely handy to have. My first job was at an automotive machine shop. I use to use them all the time. But that was 20 years ago. Kinda forgot how to do it. One watch of your video, it all came back to me. Keep up the excellent work man.

@tradtrain 4 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I've seen on micrometers,thank you.

@cannonfodder4376 2 жыл бұрын

This was a remarkably clear and concise explanation. For what ever reason, my nervous self had frequent brain farts using this at my A&P school and the teachers were not often clear on how to use them. A very helpful video to reference for my refresher course before my United Airlines interview the other day. Excellent work.

@StuartdeHaro 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Good luck!

@MajinGouken 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here cause I had a UA interview and forgot how to read a micrometer. Gonna go back and take a retest.

@RobertornGar Жыл бұрын

What job at United Airlines requires you to know how to use a micrometer? Just curious

@cannonfodder4376 Жыл бұрын

@Roberto Garcia Tech Ops or backstop jobs. If you work on landing gear or engine overhauls you definitely will be using micrometers.

@detroitrcwurks998 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it brother! Goin back into CNC milling & lathe work tomorrow morning after 25 years of automotive technician repair. I've done this work before about 22 years ago so i really needed a refreshers course on the micrometer readings again. 10:36 minute mark was all i needed. This brings back even the metric memory stuff. Thanks a ton friend. Greatly appreciate these important videos!!

@StuartdeHaro 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Good luck with the new job!

@kentyler966 Жыл бұрын

Old Tool and die maker tip: On the small 0-1”, 1”-2” Mike I am right handed so I take my 0-1” in my right palm and loop my pinky finger around the frame of the mic. Now a have I positive grip with my pinky my thumb and index finger to spin the barrel for an accurate measurement and you never slip and drop your expensive mic.

@neorandy Жыл бұрын

What memories! I worked tool & die 40+ years ago. From corvette dashboards, to plastic hip sockets and stainless steel backbones, to CNC fighter jet hydraulic blocks. Fond memories.

@eoleol4750 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. I really appreciate you taking your time to explain this application.

@CraigArndt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the course on reading a micrometer. I'm getting into a detailed engine rebuild of a small engine and this is invaluable to make sure I order the correct piston. Thank you!

@TPVPRO 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it answered all my questions.

@44mod 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining how to read the measurements so clearly. Great video!!

@chrisb7250 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you! definitely hit the nail on the head for common mistakes. Thanks for clarifying.

@F.Krueger-cs4vk 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Always wanted to know how to read a micrometer correctly. Thankyou, regards from 🇦🇺 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@skinny4070 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Needed a good measurement and got my dad’s old mics out. Got it figured out first time through. Thanks for posting

@iantheorem 4 жыл бұрын

This is opening up a whole new world to me and is making me appreciate my grandfather more being that he was a master machinist and had many calipers like these laying around his shop

@StuartdeHaro 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got something out of it. My grandfather also worked with machine tools, but unfortunately I didn't find that out until close to the end of his life. I always knew him as this grumpy guy who talked about jazz and the war all the time. It wasn't until I got a job as a machinist that he talked about his time at the power company doing maintenance machining. He had been retired my entire life, so I had never even thought about what he had done for a living. At least he and I got to share a little shop talk there at the end. Thanks for watching!

@iantheorem 4 жыл бұрын

Stuart de Haro You’re Welcome. I’m glad you got to talk with yours about this kind of stuff. Mine passed away when I was 8

@rickysanchez3599 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in college right now and right now i have learned more from you than i ever did in class. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

@JaySkunkWorks 3 жыл бұрын

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@Noname-yk7oz 8 ай бұрын

This is the best I've ever seen so far about reading micrometer. Thank you 😊

@BrandonLund 5 ай бұрын

WOW Best vid on the internet covering this. Thank you!

@4evrjustintime Жыл бұрын

Wow you are a legend. Thanks a bunch for posting this straight-forward tutorial.

@megandjasper 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me understand so much better than my teacher could. Thank you for creating this!

@jamesrobins1096 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction for my wife and I. Thank you Stuart.

@abigailr6966 5 жыл бұрын

You explained this very well. Thank you.

@damianpasour Жыл бұрын

I took this class in advanced manufacturing we had a quiz on how to use one of these this was very helpful!

@StuartdeHaro Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@rawtalent911 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. I'm in an intro to Ag mechanics class and have to be able to read this for test purposes. You explained this a little better than my current teacher. Thanks again!

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@narendrabogavelli7648 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial,it was easily understandable and your video was also done with care so that viewers can easily see the small readings you were explaining.Thankyou again for your effort and time.

@NathanCEnyart 4 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to figure out how to read micrometers. You make it so easy to learn.

@mrbillgoode Жыл бұрын

I can see why you'll struggle to read it with those shades you have on.

@rosima6309 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for clear explanation, it helps me a lot. nice job!!!

@davelauridsen4 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I recently got a promotion into bearing inspection. I was really apprehensive but told, it's no big deal... we'll teach you what you need to know. So I took the job but they didn't really teach me how to read the mics properly and I fumble on my own. This video will help.

@StuartdeHaro 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the promotion. Good luck!

@ivanvalverde7018 3 жыл бұрын

The best how-to video I've seen in 2020!!!!!

@rcclassiccrawlers4368 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Learned how to read them back in high school but when you don’t use them since then well…… Thanks for sharing some experience. Much appreciated!

@idaholewis265 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative Video, Thank you!! I just bought my first micrometer and need to learn how to properly read it, This was a HUGE help! Thanks again

@samuelpina8788 2 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s funny how I assumed I had it right and was instantly corrected, great teacher 🙌💯

@alastairwatson3201 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I thought I’d watch as a refresher, then discovered how much I didn’t know / had forgotten.

@baronburgamot243 2 ай бұрын

I'm a metric guy from the UK but I recently got and old (1950s) American truck and of course all the critical engine dimensions are in Imperial. So this video was spectacularly useful! As I had no clue how to read an imperial mic. Now I do. So easy to follow and understand. Thank you

@StuartdeHaro 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

@billamuss 4 жыл бұрын

The BEST explanation I've seen! Thanks!

@appreciativeobserver4732 4 жыл бұрын

Excellently articulated with excellent examples. Thank you.

@Improveng1 Жыл бұрын

Totally superb tutorial. Have used mics for years but still learned something, thank you sir.

@kurtking5913 Жыл бұрын

I got mc's from 1 inch to 36 inch. My pop was a manual lathe operator for 40 years at large corporation I would sell them as I have no need for them but everyone thinks I'm a moron I know what they are worth and understand I wouldn't get full price nor expect that. But I'm not gonna sell for pennies either. All top notch and calibrated

@SnickleFritz89 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it has helped me completely understand the use of these micrometers!!!

@davedivoky2114 3 жыл бұрын

Dude,...my production professor made it sound like opening a puzzle box! You made it so simple..Thank You!!

@dcat4006 4 жыл бұрын

I HAVE USED ONE A LITTLE BUT NEVER HAD ANY ONE EXPLAIN HOW AND WHY NOW IT MAKES SENSE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

@gsrikin8557 4 жыл бұрын

Uhdo

@pengu6335 4 жыл бұрын

Getting a job that involves these. Thank you for explaining this, it makes alot of sense.

@mementomori8826 2 жыл бұрын

Doing a micrometer reading test for school, this was the perfect refresher! Thank you!

@StuartdeHaro 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@KingDavid6196352909 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video! well spoken and informative. Thank you for the upload, it helped a lot

@vaanes 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so much easier than I had thought. Thank you for making this material so accessible!

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@lcee6592 Жыл бұрын

Slightly more precise than my 25 ft tape measure... Great instruction on reading a mic. Thanks for posting!

@RobertoColi 4 жыл бұрын

Very good and clear explanation. especially the mistakes...that I have done looking at the video just one second before you clarify that 🙂

@rfbase 2 жыл бұрын

First one I found to explain how to read...great job. Thank you.

@eddyspacesurfer9908 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation I can't believe how hard I made this for myself, actually rather simple Lol

@titaniusanglesmith9690 3 жыл бұрын

Freaking seriously. Once he added the 5 to .509. I was like WHAT? ITS THAT SIMPLE?

@shawnlanders2034 3 жыл бұрын

I had a hard time in high school reading them but now I can read them

@GSimon850 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for refreshing my memory I have not had to use my micrometer for some time now. cheers buddy.

@bestbudssmokeshop5587 3 жыл бұрын

Your an Excellent Teacher !! Thanks so much ! Easy to understand now

@randycrass2097 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for imparting this knowledge. Your method is so much simpler. One can only imagine how difficult the FAA General aircraft mechanic knowledge guide can be... Given the FAA wrote the material. A mystery solved.

@jforslund123 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. You are/were a great teacher and I am sure you sent a lot of people into the work world with excellent skills.

@StuartdeHaro 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm glad you got something out of the video!

@sahmadi1000 Жыл бұрын

You are the best because your intention is good. You wanted us to learn and we did. You are a teacher. THANKS

@phukhuneerjrz 4 жыл бұрын

Your the best after I watched this I finally can explain how read micrometer to my instructor teacher 👨‍🏫 🙂🙂❤️❤️

@attempt58 4 жыл бұрын

you're

@nathaniealhightower1805 Жыл бұрын

thank you i just watched a UTI video explaining it and I was clueless this has helped me alot.

@leomenchaca6860 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much. My new job requires to use these and I had no idea how to use. I'm sure they'll be asking if I'm familiar and now I'm much more comfortable with my answer. I'll watch again tomorrow to keep refreshing myself.

@radiaiffath9937 Жыл бұрын

Such a detailed explanation! Thank you for mentioning the common mistakes associated.

@StuartdeHaro Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I hope it helped. Thanks for watching!

@paulmarcoux2728 2 жыл бұрын

Been using digital only, was never shown how to read these guys. Very informative video, thanks for sharing!

@barnstormerr 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really helpful video. You broke it down and made it simple, now I feel far more confident in measuring my bearings! Thanks!

@StuartdeHaro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Good luck!

@jennececonner1512 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was trying to learn this from a text book! This video turned mud into water... As in my muddled mind received clarity, yay! I so know how to use one of these now!

@gunchief0811 4 жыл бұрын

Yes this engineering/science and metallurgy. Pursuit has been challenging. It's good to have help I'm a machinest. And a welder. Precision work is a must. Trigonometry and geometry and Algebra are all the tools of the trade in our scientific brains. It's a life.long pursuit.

@robertkras5162 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and clear explanation - saw a metric mic for the first time and was scratching my head...

@patricktewell7908 4 жыл бұрын

Very good in years of Millwright work I can honestly say that was the best explanation of the veneer line. You have no idea how many gifts millwrights will not carry out to .1000 this can be an issue. Sweating hubs really comes to mind.

@jgarcia7322 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Pointing at scale with the pencil as you explained made it easier for me to understand. Some of the other videos just turn the thimble and talk. If your new to reading a micrometer it harder to understand. Nice job, now I understand. Thanks

@joflo122 4 жыл бұрын

Profesor in my school cant teach like this, even explain well, but this video more on explanation,you will get it! Love it..

@ericm3876 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video, this really helped!

@trentbrambilla1844 3 жыл бұрын

That was very clear and simple instruction. Thank you!

@colvinator1611 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ! Very clear and well explained. Thanks a lot, Colin UK 🇬🇧

@mtChaos Жыл бұрын

thank you man! at first I hated the inch micrometers because I couldn't understand it and the professor didn't help that much. NOW it's a piece of cake for me because of you. THANK YOU!

@StuartdeHaro Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

@JOSEGONZALEZ-wx9fb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the video. I had a class about that yesterday and couldn't figure out how to read this and I have a test about it today and after watching your video I am quite confidente.

@StuartdeHaro 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Good luck on your test!

@thatoldbob7956 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats. This is the best I have seen in 3 years. I have them all, likes the digimatic, amazingly accurate and fast to read, especially good enough for comparison. At least you show a real close up. Never understood how people explain something which is hard to see. I subscribed and looking forward to see more from you. Thanks

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked the video! Out of curiosity, are you any relation to This Old Tony?

@thatoldbob7956 5 жыл бұрын

No relation or any other connection that I’ll watch his stuff and he commented on some of mine. I have no equipment or editing ability as Tony has. Most likely I am twice of his age so I can show lots of old but some unknown by most people. I need time , energy and room to work. Your clear and precise explanation for important detail is appreciated. I have a mech. And a civil eng. but I am neither of them. I grew up in a steel shop of my gpa, learned the trade and became a structural engineer in steel structures only. Tony is toooo precise for me but producing enjoyable shows. Thanks again

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

I've been going through your videos this morning. I like your style.

@Brando23Commando Жыл бұрын

I will use this moving forward in a job opportunity. Thanks for the information. Very helpful

@2pooped2care 5 жыл бұрын

I'm starting a new job after not handling a Mic in over 40 years. Thanks for the refresher. I have never worked with mm.

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the new job! Thanks for watching!

@dolphincliffs8864 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video! Going to school to be a welder but have a class in the damn machine shop! Sold the 1955 Atlas lathe but kept the measuring tools,just never needed to learn to read mikes until now. EZ PZ My instructor might be slightly impressed! Thank You!!

@dolphincliffs8864 2 жыл бұрын

@Joshua Carvalho I kept all the mikes and the larger frames. Most are just one inch I found out.

@andrewsmith8729 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very concise and easy to follow.

@alex_k1410 4 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video, thank you Stuart. :)

@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 Жыл бұрын

Circa 1978 I could read a Micrometer in machine shop have not read one since and I was pretty good. Thank you for this vid I am reminiscing.

@dutchnocut7440 5 жыл бұрын

Needed this Boss great easy instructions keep up the good work.. Blessings to you

@mecheasy4024 5 жыл бұрын

Ya absolutely right Sir

@kensendelofski3761 5 жыл бұрын

I never read a micrometer in my life. But I'm planning on buying a lathe. this video was in the recommended area. and I found it very informative. Thanks for the video.

@StuartdeHaro 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Good luck with the new lathe!