How to Read Micrometers

Here's a how-to video on reading both Inch and Metric micrometers. I also point out some of the pitfalls and common mistakes that I've noticed time and time again with my beginning machining students.

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[susanthajayagoda]

I am 60 years. Still learning. No time limits to learn. Learning things our whole life.

[zackderby]

I was working on a project to grind down valve shims, and had purchased a mic. I went from having no knowledge, to being able to read one in under 10 mins. Very clear and simple instructions thank you!

[bernieshort]

I am an engineer and have been reading mic's for years. You have made this task much easier for many I would assume, especially in this digital age where most digital callipers are not as accurate as micrometers. First class video.

[joyous]

I'm a CNC milling machine operator, I'm new to having to read micrometers you have made this seem rather simple. Hopefully now I won't be a ball of confusion when trying to measure my parts 🤞🏽 Thankyou!

[skydyverjym]

FINALLY. Someone who actually teaches and explains. Nobody else actually learns you how, not even the manufacturers. They just kinda throw about 1/4 of what you need in your general vicinity. THANK YOU SIR

[ralphmcculley]

I used to work for a subsidiary company of McDonald Douglas in the early 70s as Machinist I machine parts for the DC-10 you don't know what pressure is until you have an FAA inspector working alongside you I changed careers became a finish Carpenter now I'm retired thanks for this refresher course it will help me when I start to rebuild my off-road trucks engines

[billhenning]

I was never taught how to read a micrometer and these HF models don't come with any instructions so your video was extremely helpful. Clear and concise with good examples. Thank you for making this!

[tokunboayodele]

You “DEFINITELY” and example of a good teacher … breaking everything down in more simpler way!!!! Thank you Sir 👌💯

[eliezerbendaniel]

Thank you very much. I loved my father may he rest in peace (who was a machinest) so much that I wanted to work with him all day. In high school I took metal shop and
I worked my way thru college for 6 years. I always had a hard time with micrometers. You explained it very nicely. I still have his tool chest from 70 years ago and all of his tools say "made in America".

[TheRhino-]

I've been a wiring harness technician for a little of a year. You just made it so much easier for me to read crimp heights on the terminals when setting up my press.

[bake]

Well done, I just stumbled on this and decided to do a refresher ( it’s been 50 years since I read one) you had me organized immediately, nice clear concise instructions.

[douglasbattjes]

Excellently done, finally someone who can explain the readings, tenths, thousands, ten thousands.. Thx very much

[derpymcderpster]

Let's all have a round of applause for how much simpler and logical the metric system is to use.

[peterwilisch]

The best explanation I have ever seen on how to read Inch micrometers.

[kentyler]

Old Tool and die maker tip: On the small 0-1”, 1”-2” Mike I am right handed so I take my 0-1” in my right palm and loop my pinky finger around the frame of the mic. Now a have I positive grip with my pinky my thumb and index finger to spin the barrel for an accurate measurement and you never slip and drop your expensive mic.

[RoadsterLove]

A simple 16 min video taught me more than my professor, ain’t that some shit haha

[cannonfodder]

This was a remarkably clear and concise explanation. For what ever reason, my nervous self had frequent brain farts using this at my A&P school and the teachers were not often clear on how to use them.

A very helpful video to reference for my refresher course before my United Airlines interview the other day. Excellent work.

[IMPORTKILLR]

Appreciate it brother! Goin back into CNC milling & lathe work tomorrow morning after 25 years of automotive technician repair. I've done this work before about 22 years ago so i really needed a refreshers course on the micrometer readings again. 10:36 minute mark was all i needed. This brings back even the metric memory stuff. Thanks a ton friend. Greatly appreciate these important videos!!

[prestonerrett]

Thank you so much Stuart, I could have used this a week ago while starting a new job. My "trainer" gave me 30 seconds of training and said go for it and left me WAY confused. I know I'm better off now.

[jonathandewitt]

Thank you for the refresher l. Its been twenty years since I have touched machining tool, but getting back into it.