<HTML style="FONT-SIZE: medium; FONT-FAMILY: AGaramond Bold"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1522" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <P> <DIV>Paul C said: "<FONT size=+0>It is important to develop a "feel" for your micrometers and calipers when</FONT> <DIV><FONT size=+0>closing them against your specimen and closing them. Without this important</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>control, you will not get consistent, dependable measurements. BTW, these</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>instruments must be stored in their closed position to keep them clean and</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>corrosion free."</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>Paul,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>I was informed by several machinists that you should NEVER store your calipers or micrometers in the "closed" position. Due to the expansion and contraction of the metal the "frame" will warp, if you do. Of course you should wipe the micrometer or calipers with a very light oil to prevent any corrosion. Also, I'd advise that you store your mics & cals in the box they came in. This will keep the dust and abuse away, IMO. </FONT></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)</DIV> <DIV>Captain, Tool Police</DIV> <DIV>Squares R I</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P></P></BODY></HTML>