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All of my micrometers have ratcheting mechanisms. Of these, only one (Starrett) micrometer is too tight to ratchet.
I bought it on eBay. I believe it is NOS. I oiled the spindle, moved it all the way in and out many times, oiled it again and even let it sit. The ratchet knob has never been able to overcome the resistance of the spindle.
The ratcheting knob spins very easily. I either need to increase the ratchet’s torque or, more likely, somehow free up the spindle more.
I use way oil for the oiling.
I bought it on eBay. I believe it is NOS. I oiled the spindle, moved it all the way in and out many times, oiled it again and even let it sit. The ratchet knob has never been able to overcome the resistance of the spindle.
The ratcheting knob spins very easily. I either need to increase the ratchet’s torque or, more likely, somehow free up the spindle more.
I use way oil for the oiling.