Any Lufkin outside micrometers with .0001 resolution?
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Ign
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When thinking anything but measuring tapes I bet you no machinist in the U.S. thinks Lufkin for precision measuring instruments. I didn't even know they made mic's.
I'm assuming you have a job/account/vendor situation that limits you to Lufkin?
Even something affordable like Phase II can be had with tenths for very little money and still quite accurate.
edit: I think my pi tape is a Lufkin - damn those things are handy for measuring non-concentric OD's!
I'm assuming you have a job/account/vendor situation that limits you to Lufkin?
Even something affordable like Phase II can be had with tenths for very little money and still quite accurate.
edit: I think my pi tape is a Lufkin - damn those things are handy for measuring non-concentric OD's!
jeeper46
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Lufkin made very good micrometers way back when they were in Saginaw, Mi-they are the equal of any other mike made at the time. How long has it been since they stopped making them? The name "Lufkin" is just another great old tool name that was bought and slapped on items of indifferent quality these days.
davethorik
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Curious why even respond if you clearly know nothing about what the op asked. Oh wait, it's GJ, thats what most people here do.
Lufkin made thousands of machinist tools. I've worked in 3 machine shops, and just about every machinist I worked with had at least one Lufkin tool, their radius gage sets being most common. Pretty sure Lufkin patented the radius gage.
Also, you can't buy new Lufkin machinist tools (unless you find nos on the bay). They sold their machinist tool line to Pratt & whitney in the late 60s, who kept producing identical looking tools with their name on them for a period of time.
Op, the micrometer will have a V at the end of the part number if it has the tenths vernier. Here is a pic of my CT1641V, which is carbide tips, ratchet thimble, .0001
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Ign
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Curious why even respond if you clearly know nothing about what the op asked. Oh wait, it's GJ, thats what most people here do.
Lufkin made thousands of machinist tools. I've worked in 3 machine shops, and just about every machinist I worked with had at least one Lufkin tool, their radius gage sets being most common. Pretty sure Lufkin patented the radius gage.
Also, you can't buy new Lufkin machinist tools (unless you find nos on the bay). They sold their machinist tool line to Pratt & whitney in the late 60s, who kept producing identical looking tools with their name on them for a period of time.
Op, the micrometer will have a V at the end of the part number if it has the tenths vernier. Here is a pic of my CT1641V, which is carbide tips, ratchet thimble, .0001
Nah, I hear ya but the thread was stagnant and I'm legitimately curious why the OP is limiting himself to Lufkin. That's not exactly off-topic.
I find it ironic your observations about myself and GJ apply equally to yourself - yes you did provide tech (thank you) but being rude is also classic GJ fare. You're bashing me while simultaneously not making this forum a better place either
At least we've got the OP's thread moving again. So let's hear it OP, why Lufkin?
Curious why even respond if you clearly know nothing about what the op asked. Oh wait, it's GJ, thats what most people here do.
Lufkin made thousands of machinist tools. I've worked in 3 machine shops, and just about every machinist I worked with had at least one Lufkin tool, their radius gage sets being most common. Pretty sure Lufkin patented the radius gage.
Also, you can't buy new Lufkin machinist tools (unless you find nos on the bay). They sold their machinist tool line to Pratt & whitney in the late 60s, who kept producing identical looking tools with their name on them for a period of time.
Op, the micrometer will have a V at the end of the part number if it has the tenths vernier. Here is a pic of my CT1641V, which is carbide tips, ratchet thimble, .0001
TYTY! This is exactly the info I was seeking.
1) My grandfather taught me how to read an outside micrometer on his Lufkin set.
2) I have researched the question of Lufkin's quality, and it appears to be almost universally accepted they are on par with anything else out there, especially the Lufkin micrometers with the large "thimble."
3) They are approximately 2/3 the price.of extant brands of comparable quality.
NOS or near-NOS Lufkin micrometers are one of the best deals going. Whenever I think to look, I search for NOS specialty mics on eBay. Here's a couple Lufkin mics and an S-T mic, which is another good name.
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bob15
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Depends on where you are located. In New England, the home of Starrett and former home of B&S, you will find both of them much more easier than Lufkin.
OP, if you are still looking for .0001" mic's, look on e-bay. There are several.
woody 73
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Downwindtracker 2
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Lufkin mics have a really nice feel in the hand, size and shape of the thimble. It must be coming onto 60 years since they were made. My interchangeable anvil 6" to 12" is a Lufkin. It's only .001.