Clothe Micrometer

[Newton Hunt]

Hi Joe,

Thanks, I am a square and need lots of love. :)

Measuring anything requires delicacy and consistency, especially of squishy
things like felt.  

It is one of those touchy feely things that requires technique, lots of it.

You need a comparison piece, something known or something to match but even
measuring steel requires a "tough". :)P

Have a fantastic weekend all.

		Newton

Joseph Garrett wrote:
> 
> Newton et al,
> You said: "Use a micrometer to determine thicknesses (don't screw it down
> too hard.)" That peeked my interest!
> 
> There is a very specific Micrometer for measuring the thickness of Felt,
> (cloth). I have several of them. (One in my stringing kit/field, two in the
> shop and one in the "bone yard".) These are Delicate measuring instruments,
> but are ideal for measuring, not only cloth, but for strings. This is a
> somewhat "square" shaped apparatus with a dial/needle, etc. It is spring
> loaded so the pressure exerted on the sample is always the same. The one I
> like is a Mitutoyo, #7308. Starrett also makes a similar one, but a whole
> lot more expensive. It has a 1" capacity. The newest one I have has a
> lanyard on it, which helps in preventing damage from dropping. The one I
> have in the "bone yard" was dropped! Need I say anything more there?
> The only other Micrometer that I find useful is a 6" Digital Caliper. (Also
> a Mitutoyo)
> My olde style micrometer is relegated to the repinning kit in the shop and
> is seldom used. Most helpers I have in the shop, hate it because they have
> to know the secret to read it and even then it's a pain compared to the more
> modern stuff available.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> 
> Squares Need Love Too!<G>