Micrometer

[BSwan]

I'd like to buy a decent micrometer. Does anyone know a brand and source that wouldn't break the bank? Thanks.

Bob

[LadyFisher]

Assuming it is for leaders, Gates Lodge has a dandy at about $50, scroll down the page: [url=http://www.gateslodge.com/shop.htm:d102b]http://www.gateslodge.com/shop.htm[/url:d102b]

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LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL

I bought mine at Sears, a 1". It seems to be fairly well made (in China), about $12 as I recall.
Now if I could just figger out how to read the damned thing.

This is mine...I've had it 4-5 years
[url=http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 940774000:edba4]http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 940774000[/url:edba4]

[This message has been edited by Buzz (edited 23 February 2006).]

[Jax]

I have an old Tool Makers micrometer I use for measuring Micro Drag when fishing The Dry. It works very well in spite of numerous duckings in the stream. Measuring that moving water can be a little difficult.[Ducking for cover] Jax

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Getting Old has it's advantages. It slows you down just enough to get your timing for tightening into a trout Just Right.

[Fly_Line]

Here's a couple [url=http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay2?storeId=6970&productId=200306411&R =200306411:7a6ad]http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay2?storeId=6970&productId=200306411&R =200306411[/url:7a6ad] [url=http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 938625000&subcat=Precision+Tools:7a6ad]http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 938625000&subcat=Precision+Tools[/url:7a6ad]

[bwagner]

I have a brand new Starrett "T436XRL-1" That I'd let go for $55.00 plus three bucks shipping. It retails for around $90.00 and is the industry standard. It's in the box, with the letter of certification, and all documentation and included tool. I know you were looking to buy a cheap one, but this is at the price of a cheap one, and should last you a lifetime. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a pictures and an example of the pricing online. [url=http://www.mytoolstore.com/starrett/micro011.html:7b4d2]http://www.mytoolstore.com/starrett/micro011.html[/url:7b4d2]

[Austinite]

Here are instructions on how to read micrometers:
[url=http://www.mitutoyo.com/catalog/pdf/L-03.pdf:720b4]http://www.mitutoyo.com/catalog/pdf/L-03.pdf[/url:720b4]

I wouldn't spend more than $20 unless you want a good set then I'd recommend Mitutoya. You might also look at calipers (dial or digital) if you're trying to measure leaders since they're easier to hold and measure with one hand.

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[ny angler]

I use a set I bought from northern tools .Have used them every day for 4 years without a problem and i second the thought of calipers over micrometers .. one handed use and all .

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The more time I spend around people the more I like my dog.

Mike

[Marco]

Well, THIS post has finally convinced me. I fly fish, I AM NOT A FLYFISHERMAN. Snow will accumulate in hades before I feel I need a micrometer to do ANYTHING associated with fly fishing. My hair is will turn gray due to my age and NOT the thickness of my leader.
Am I missing something???

Mark



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I'd rather be in Wyoming!

[Bill Dorgeloh]

if you are going to use it for measuring leaders look in Cabela's for a leader guage.
sized in mm and 1x,2x etc