Fowler 52-240-004-1 Outside Micrometer, 3-4" Range
Outside micrometer with flat anvil/spindle for general measurements and microfine 0.0001" graduations. Accurate readings thanks to hardened, precision-ground components and carbide-tipped faces. Customers cite quality and measurement accuracy, with some noting good value for money
Highlights
- 0.0001" accuracy
- carbide-tipped working faces
- flat anvil/spindle pair
Pros
- microfine 0.0001" graduations
- carbide-tipped anvil and spindle
- hardened, precision-ground components
- flat anvil/spindle for general purpose measurements
Cons
- mixed feedback on build quality
- some reports of wobbly spindles
- ease of use disagreements
Best For
Features
- Outside micrometer with choice of measuring range and flat anvil/spindle pair for general purpose measuring
- Vernier scale has microfine 0. 0001" graduations and accuracy of 0. 0001" for precise readings
- Hardened
- precision-ground
- and carbide-tipped anvil and spindle have 0. 256" measuring faces with micro-lapped finish
- 0. 00003" flatness and 0. 00005" parallelism for accurate measurements
- Friction or ratchet-stop thimble provide exact and repetitive readings.
