One Inch Micrometer

[big_teee]

Respectfully, you should have downloaded (and read) the user manual, available in the same page you linked to.
There it states:

Good luck.

I did Read that, and it meant Nothing.
I had never seen one before.
What explained how to use it was this.
A Picture with the instructions would have been nice.
How to read vernier micrometers
This shows in great detail how to read all of it.
HindSight is 20/20!
I know now that is the important thing.
T

[Greg-M]

Nice one Bruce, I have seen those but never used them.
Been a machinist since my teens and I have an inherent dislike for digital to this day.
Spend the most money you can stand for the 0-1" Mic.
I have two, a Starrett and a Brown & Sharpe, both with adjustable friction on the handle.
Had both of them since 1981 and they are in fine shape.
Carbide face on both.

Taught by old school toolmakers I can still read my steel rule to .0015" inch!
Although I need to use a magnifier to do it.

I agree
Forget the digital stuff. And forget calipers for measurements in the tenths.
I like Mitutoyo myself. I've been using that brand for almost 30yrs.

To use a micrometer you sort of have to practice to train yourself to have "the touch". Get something of a known thickness and measure it until you figure out the right pressure to apply and don't look at the thimble as you measure or you will apply enough pressure to get the reading you want.

Reading is a bit of an art when you get into that range.