On 2008-04-23, Richard J Kinch wrote:
DoN. Nichols writes:

2) Pull the thimble away from the body of the micrometer. (There
is a steep taper where they join.

Exactly. This is what I couldn't figure out. These pieces didn't want
to separate without colleting the spindle and applying some taps from a
mallet. Thank you.

Glad that it worked for you. IIRC, I simply applied a light tap
to the end of the spinner after loosening it a turn. But then, mine was
purchased new. :-)

Enjoy,
DoN.

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