Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Starrett Depth Micrometer
I have a set of Starrett depth mic's. These are the rod type and I need
to know how to zero the thimble. I am using a gage block and a surface plate. There doesn't seem to be anywhere where the graduated spindle turns like it does on an outside mic. Also, the wrench that fits the nut inside of the thimble seems to adjust the pressure required to turn the thimble. The only other thing I can think of adjusting is the stop nut on the rod. These seem to be loctited on and are not movable. Any advice on getting these zeroed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
You adjust it by moving the nut. I don't think they are Loctited, but the
thread fit is very tight. You can move the nuts with a close fitting wrench. Randy wrote in message ups.com... I have a set of Starrett depth mic's. These are the rod type and I need to know how to zero the thimble. I am using a gage block and a surface plate. There doesn't seem to be anywhere where the graduated spindle turns like it does on an outside mic. Also, the wrench that fits the nut inside of the thimble seems to adjust the pressure required to turn the thimble. The only other thing I can think of adjusting is the stop nut on the rod. These seem to be loctited on and are not movable. Any advice on getting these zeroed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Starrett Scale | Metalworking | |||
How deep to set biscuit slot depth? | Woodworking | |||
Starrett combination square - worth the price | Woodworking | |||
Problem with PC-7518 depth adjust lock | Woodworking | |||
Curious micrometer design | Metalworking |