"JWho" wrote in message
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Hi. Thanks for the additional information. From everyone's help, it
looks
like I may need to check on eBay for a used micrometer. I don't use one
often nough to justify the cost of a new, high quality, name brand model.

You might also keep Lufkin in mind. They aren't made any longer, but have a
pretty good reputation and most folks seem to have forgotten that they
existed. That can mean lower prices on Ebay, compared to Starrett and B&S.
A few years back I picked up a nice set of 0-6" micrometers in a wood case
for $100 and they've all checked out good.

Mike