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- Aug 22, 2022
I have a huge micrometer that is stamped with the name of my great grandfather, probably from the early 1900s. It's not marked otherwise. I think he was some kind of toolmaker so he might have made it. It's quite big- the piece pictured is probably 20" long, and it attaches to another piece to double its length.
I've searched around and haven't found any micrometer that uses this bar and slide configuration. Was is a common type ever?
Fortunately it's been in a locked case for most of its life so it's in nice shape. What's a good oil to clean it with? I was thinking gun oil, but I'm sure the forum has better ideas.
I will take more/better pictures later this week.
I've searched around and haven't found any micrometer that uses this bar and slide configuration. Was is a common type ever?
Fortunately it's been in a locked case for most of its life so it's in nice shape. What's a good oil to clean it with? I was thinking gun oil, but I'm sure the forum has better ideas.
I will take more/better pictures later this week.