Mitutoyo Micrometer Questions

[biscuit141]

I got a Mititoyo 202-103 Micrometer from a family member along with some other tools. I told them that I won't use it and they said it would be fine to sell to finance some other tool purchases. The question is, I don't know anything about it and I can't find much online about it. The micrometer is in excellent condition, may have never been used, and comes with the case and what looks like a wrench as well. On the one side it says "Mititoyo" and on the other "No. 202-103" and "Made in Japan". I can take some pictures tomorrow if it would help, but I would like to find out what it's worth, as I have absolutely no use for it. I would love to sell it to someone here for a fair price, but if it's worth a lot I don't want to get taken either. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Steinmetz]

$30-$40. Maybe.

 

[Steinmetz]

There might should be a small metal cylinder with it also.
I pay $5 to $30 at yard sales.

Also;
It took me less than three seconds on ebay to find what you wanted to know

It's a 0-1 in. micrometer. No standard was included with these.

 

[biscuit141]

There might should be a small metal cylinder with it also.
I pay $5 to $30 at yard sales.

Hmmm, that won't finance many tool purchases. As nice as it looks I thought it would be worth more. Is it because it is a small model versus the larger ones or it this one just not a good model?

 

[Steinmetz]

There might should be a small metal cylinder with it also.
I pay $5 to $30 at yard sales.

Also;
It took me less than three seconds on ebay to find what you wanted to know

Hmmm, that won't finance many tool purchases. As nice as it looks I thought it would be worth more. Is it because it is a small model versus the larger ones or it this one just not a good model?

It's a quality micrometer (I own one of these, along with about forty others of various sizes and makes); just quite common.

 

[biscuit141]

If I keep it, how often would I use it and what would I use it for? I'm not a machinist or anything.

 

[Steinmetz]

If I keep it, how often would I use it and what would I use it for? I'm not a machinist or anything.

If you keep it, don't use it as a clamping device.

 

[Eds_tls]

Mitutoyo is a quality micrometer and is pretty much standard in every machine shop I've ever worked in. Unless you own a lathe or a mill, prob won't get much use in a home garage.

I own one for work and have never wished i had it at home for anything. I do have a cheap digital caliper at home for measuring drill bit diameters and bolt diameters. A micrometer could do the same

 

[Steinmetz]

The last time I used one outside of machining was to get a needle diameter for a sewing machine.
I'll use one this week to measure a hydraulic cylinder shaft.

They are of limited use, but far and well worth keeping for that odd useage that'll arise.
Like magnifying glass...used seldom, yet priceless.

Probably more like a microscope, but I agree. Perfect for its intended purpose. It's just that the need seldom arises for most people.

 

[Durka]

The Mitutoyo you have there isn't going to fetch much...-resale. Some of their newer Digital calipers are among the best, -very nice IMO. I use a CD-6" CSX. Yeaa, it's a favorite.

I just seen the yours on eBay as well. Package deal I believe.

 

[bob15]

Will you ever use one? What hobbies are you into? Everyone is different.......

It all depends on what you do......work on engines or antique tractors or snowmobile or lawn/garden tractor or vintage cars you might use it. Do you cast bullets or reload ammo? You might use it. Want to figure out drill sizes that you can't read......Probably would use it. If you are into woodworking....probably not (although you might).

For the $20-25 bucks you might make with it, keep it. It doesn't take up that much room and sometime in the future you might have a need for one.

 

[PnHmech]

I use them every day, both home and work, there very nice to have, I'm sure you can find a use for it


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[Vvmvbb]

If I keep it, how often would I use it and what would I use it for? I'm not a machinist or anything.

They're good for measuring brake calipers (if they are not too thick- some are > 1 inch).

 

[saltfever]

All Mitutoyo measuring tools are of the highest quality. They came with a hardened anvil, a sensitive clutch, and resolution of .0001". Back-in-the-day those features were optional and extra cost on the "professional" brand of the day, Starrett. They came standard on the Mitutoyo. It was about the only way the Japanese could break into the American market. The clutch was smoother and had a more precise feel than the Starrett clutch at the time. Most of all the “modern” tools have gone the electronic route with a digital read-out. For many, who never learned how to read a mic, it has no value at all. As a result the used price of a fine tool is far less than its utilitarian value. The prices listed above are right. If your tool has engravings, or other abuse it may be worthless.

 

[helterskelter]

I used my mitutoyo micrometer to measure the thickness of a shim in a transmission last night. Keep it. You'll find a use for it, even just tooling around in the garage.

 

[saltfever]

I need to clarify. You can still buy that mic for around $100. But that is a new tool. A used instrument, measuring to .0001", people are afraid of it. Buying digital is more popular with the kids and $100 for new is worth it for an old guy! LOL.

 

[Tinner]

It's a quality tool that will last you a lifetime. You may not have a pressing need for it, but using a mic is a worthwhile skill to have. Search the 'net for "reading a micrometer". Practice in your spare time until you're proficient. Think of what you could use it for.

As others have stated, good quality vernier mics can be had cheaply. You may decide to expand to say, the 3" range. You may decide you would rather sell it for a bit of pocket money. Right now you already have the tool and the internet provides you with a great learning opportunity. Seize the day.

 

[Murphy4570]

Keep it. You'll find uses for it for when you need to know the diameter or thickness of something down to anything more than a hundreth of an inch (about what a caliper is good for).

I have a couple micrometers lying around myself. I don't use them often, but they come in handy. They are one of those tools that you'll use seldom, but they are worth their weight in gold when you need 'em!!!

Learn how to read the thing as well. Practice with it on stuff of a known thickness. Learn to get a "feel" for it.

 

[Givl Reggin]

what would I use it for?

Measuring drill bit diameters - especially the smaller sizes where the stamped size are too small to see or get scuffed off.

Play guitar? Sometimes you need to measure the strings.

 

[uart]

If I keep it, how often would I use it and what would I use it for? I'm not a machinist or anything.

Checking the width of those feeler gauges that you can't read anymore because you put them away for three years without cleaning them properly. (Or is that just me? )

 

[Steinmetz]

Keep it. You'll find uses for it for when you need to know the diameter or thickness of something down to anything more than a hundreth of an inch (about what a caliper is good for).

I have a couple micrometers lying around myself. I don't use them often, but they come in handy. They are one of those tools that you'll use seldom, but they are worth their weight in gold when you need 'em!!!

Learn how to read the thing as well. Practice with it on stuff of a known thickness. Learn to get a "feel" for it.

For anything LESS than a hundredth of an inch. If the resolution of a micrometer was only good to a hundredth of an inch, it wouldn't have much utility.

 

[biscuit141]

Here are some pics. Thank you all for the advice. I'll put it in my toolbox for when the need may ever arise.

 

[Murphy4570]

For anything LESS than a hundredth of an inch. If the resolution of a micrometer was only good to a hundredth of an inch, it wouldn't have much utility.

Whoops! You caught me! Yeah that was a little slip-up.

 

[uart]

Whoops! You caught me! Yeah that was a little slip-up.

I think this is a case where most people are going to know what you meant to say.

I certainly read it as:

when you need to know the diameter or thickness of something down to anything more accurate than a hundreth of an inch

 

[Durka]

Looks like it's in great shape!

 

[uart]

Yeah looks in great condition.

You know, just thinking about it now, I don't think I've ever used an inch type micrometer. I've only ever had metric ones here. What's the demand like for inch micrometers as compared with metric (25 mm). Are they (inch) still the preferred type in the US?

BTW. What's the scale on the inch type. From the photo it looks like thousandths of and inch, with 25 thou per revolution. Is that right?