Are micrometers worth it

[welder]

A mate of mine said he has a used set of mitotoyo micrometers in the shed. they are in the original box. they range in size from 0-150mm and come with the standards to reset them aswell. he wants $120 for them is this worth it.

[Dave J]

Yep, thats under the price of Chinese ones and will be a lot more accurate as long as they have been looked after.

Dave

[welder]

is there any way to tell their condition.as they seem to be there the ratchets work and they have minimal scratches.

[QC Inspector]

Depends on the condition. If they are a complete set in good condition then $120 would be a good price.

Here is a set from eBay of one of the models Mitutoyo make for 3 times the price.

MITUTOYO 103-907 0-6" OUTSIDE MICROMETER SET W/STANDARD | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/MITUTOYO-103-907-0-6-OUTSIDE-MICROMETER-SET-W-STANDARD-/140566157599?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ba65591f#ht_500wt_1156)

Pete

[Pat]

Andre, the term "a steal" comes to mind.

You could get a block of known size, say a 1 2 3 block to check the accuracy.

What type of micrometer are they? Outside, inside or depth?

[Dave J]

If they look like they have been looked after is probably a good sign, also check the anvil faces. Sometimes the ratchets or the threads get gummed up from sitting for years and.will only need a clean

Dave

[Stustoys]

welder,
If you don't buy them I will.

Stuart

p.s. unless he has been using them as g clamps!

[welder]

they are outside micrometers. i guess i will get the funds together and hope he still has them when i get the money.

[Dave J]

If he is a mate he should hold them for you, but if he is after quick cash maybe borrow the money and offer him a bit less.:D

Dave

[pipeclay]

You answered your second post in your intial post.
Are there 6 mics or is it 1 with interchangable ends.

[welder]

there are six mics in the set.

[jack620]

buy them!

[matthew_g]

I would have them in my metrology cabinet already if he had offered them to me...

[steran50]

I agree with Pat they are a 'STEAL' at that price, that is providing they have been well looked after. If they are in Good Nic, You would have to be MAD if You didn't Buy them.

[azzrock]

far out. i would buy them. do they have the test pieces with them. ill go halves in them if you want.
verniers are good but once you get used to using mics verniers just don't compair

[son_of_bluegras]

There is another aspect to "is it worth it". That is will you use it? If you spend $10 on something that would expect to sell for $50 but it sits on a shelf for the rest of your life, was that a wise buy?

If you have a use for it then it sounds like a good buy. If you never use it it may not be, unless you resale it for a profit.

ron

[.RC.]

That is correct... My micrometers sit on the drawer 90% of the time.. They are invaluable when I do use them and even then I generally only use 3... 0-25, 25-50 and rarely 50-75.. I have used my 75-100 but I could not say when...

My digital calipers get used most of the time.

[kraits]

the price is good, no doubt about it but, if you can get your hands on a gage block set and test the micrometers for accuracy. if your mates a boilermaker theres a chance he's used them as G-clamps:o, boilermaker myself ive seen it happen. if they measure up and don't need calibrating your on a winner.

[bollie7]

the price is good, no doubt about it but, if you can get your hands on a gage block set and test the micrometers for accuracy. if your mates a boilermaker theres a chance he's used them as G-clamps:o, boilermaker myself ive seen it happen. if they measure up and don't need calibrating your on a winner.

Having the faces of the anvils parallel is more important than the zero setting.
Even if the "zero" is "out" they are easy to adjust. The backlash in the nut is adjustable as is the "zero" setting. I doubt very much that the thread would be stretched thus making them inconsistant over the range.
If you don't buy them, auction off your mates contact details here. :U

[welder]

well i declined them. why you may ask i had a good look at them the ratchet was broken off the 25-50mm and the 100-125mm micro meter and only 2 were mitutoyo the rest were Chinese. so i ended up buying a new 0-100 mm chinese micrometer set for $90.

[Bryanatkinson]

well i declined them. why you may ask i had a good look at them the ratchet was broken off the 25-50mm and the 100-125mm micro meter and only 2 were mitutoyo the rest were Chinese. so i ended up buying a new 0-100 mm chinese micrometer set for $90.

It's good that you notice the defect before buying them.

However, 2 mitutiyo + 4 Chinese and he said there were in the original box?? Does that means he try to cheating on you?

[Woodlee]

Like my Mitutoyo 8"-48" inside stick micrometer , Ive only ever used the 10"-11" part once to measrue a brake drums ,the rest of it still has the protective dip on it .

Kev.