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I think they will be accurate enough, they may not feel as nice as Mits, or B&S, but they will do. I like the feel of my Mit better than my Starrett, But my mit is pre plastic lock lever.Shars 0-6" micrometer set.
Just can't justify the cost of a better quality set. Have the 0-3" set but basically bought this to get the 4/5/6. At some point as my skills improve I suspect I'll end up with a better set, but hopefully these will still serve as a shop set.
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I'm sure they will be more than adequate. The vast majority of the micrometers I have are at least as old as I am if not older. I inherited several and bought some from used equipment dealers. The only ones I purchased new were Staretts from 1" to 3" when I started in a machine shop in the mid 1980's. The vast majority are Staretts, with a few B&S thrown in for luck. The set I carry on the road is a 1"- 4" BlackHawk micrometers. All of them are dead accurate even in their extended years. Just to make sure they read as intended I have a standard for each size and check them regularly.Shars 0-6" micrometer set.
Just can't justify the cost of a better quality set. Have the 0-3" set but basically bought this to get the 4/5/6. At some point as my skills improve I suspect I'll end up with a better set, but hopefully these will still serve as a shop set.
That's probably a good idea, I'll add it to my misc chores list.Do take them apart and check them out. Clean and oil if necessary.
I acquired some large mics but have never had to use them yet. The largest I have used is 2-3.. my 3-4, 4-5 have not been used yet. I think I have a 5-6, but not sure.As long as the misc chores list hasn't devolved into a scroll, you're probably good! Lol
Really want to add 4-5, and 5-6 to my collection here. Passed up on a 0-12 kit a few years ago. Still kicking myself...
Thus the reason they're not in the collection yet. But the OCD part of me really wants them to be... LolThe largest I have used is 2-3.. my 3-4, 4-5 have not been used yet. I think I have a 5-6, but not sure.
Being there's no need yet, you can find the one you want hopefully in a timely manner B4 you need it. If not you can spend $$$ on the size you needThus the reason they're not in the collection yet. But the OCD part of me really wants them to be... Lol