Micro meter

[Murks]

Hi can someone help please a bought this micro meter to read my jewel but can't seem to understand what the measurement on the reading are saying  it said pivot size was -3.235mm the outside diminsion it on the reading -2.353mm how will a convert those with the reading cousins are selling it in?

[grsnovi]

Murks, the mic shown is only able to read outside diameters. It can not read an inside diameter (like the ID of a pivot diameter in a jewel). If you have measured the outside diameter of one of the pivot shafts that would make sense. If you have measured the outside diameter of a jewel that would make sense. The OD of a jewel in a small movement might be approx. 1mm while in a large movement it might be 2mm. A pivot diameter would likely be somewhere around 0.4mm.

[Murks]

What type mic should i use if a was to measure inside diameter of the  pivot ? you said the mic am using can only measure the outside diameters so how will a conved the reading I got on my mic -2.353mm the reason im asking if cant understand the reading on this mic that i bought then no point keep it to 1mm of does it make sense 

[Malocchio]

Should you zero the micrometer? If it's fully closed does it say 0,0mm? It should. I don't understand. Are you trying to measure jewel hole?

[Murks]

It does'nt  go on zero it saying 0,25mm 0.001mm not 0.0mm am going to need a new one but I'm not sure what mic to buy

[Klassiker]

Hello Murks, try as follows. Go slowly. Complete one step, then go on to the next.

1. Close the micrometer by turning the ratchet knob, that's the small knob at the end. You should feel and hear the ratchet clicking when the jaws are closed. The knob will still turn. Always use this knob when taking measurements.

2. Press the button on the left with the label on/off - set. The display will come on and you will see a number. Write it down, please. If the number is 0.000mm, then everything is OK and you can start measuring. If the number is not 0.000mm, do step 3.

3. Press the on/off - reset button and hold it down until 0.000mm appears on the display. Now take your finger off the button. You are ready to start measuring.

Please let me know if this helps.

[HectorLooi]

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I found the model of the micrometer you have on AliExpress. If you scroll down the page, you will see the instructions. 

 

Here's a video of how to use it.

 

[JohnR725]

another way to figure out what hole size you need is to use a gauge I In image attached. An allergic to find a hole with the pivots seems to fit nice and have enough play and not be too tight or too loose.

 

[Murks]

Thank you for all the help and advice I'll try this and let you know if a works