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Robert1

01-09-2005 20:05:48




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I"ve got an old 6" Brown and Sharpe dial caliper that won"t always zero. It may be fine 9 out of 10 times to zero then won"t. Is there a way to clean or lubricate it or would I need to send it to a professional? Thank you.




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Robert1

01-11-2005 19:49:53




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 Re: dial caliper in reply to Robert1, 01-09-2005 20:05:48  
Thank you all for suggestions and advice. I'll give it a try and use caution in the areas you all mentioned. I appreciate your help.



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Fred Martin

01-11-2005 09:09:57




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 Re: dial caliper in reply to Robert1, 01-09-2005 20:05:48  
It must be my turn cause I'm typing Open the caliper up if it is possible without damaging it, get yourself a ten power magnifier and start looking at each tooth space. When you find the small shaving wedged in between two teeth, you need a small pointed instrument like one of those mini box knives that has a blade thin enough to get down in there to force it out. This'll get her back going again...don't use any oil on it...just makes things stick to it more. Pop the bezel off of it and set the hand (after carefully prying off) to perpendicular to the rack...like it was set when it was new. Carefully press it back on and inspect with the ten power to make sure it won't drag on the face...then snap the bezel back on. Open up one of your Budweisers and salute your professional...or whatever you want to call me Fred OH

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Davis In SC

01-09-2005 20:15:12




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 Re: dial caliper in reply to Robert1, 01-09-2005 20:05:48  
It must have chips or grit in the rack. Open it all the way & get a toothbrush & air nozzle to clean rack. At the shop , I treat dial calipers as a half -year tool. If they start causing problems, I bring them home to clean & use here, & get a new set. One mistake costs me a lot more than the cost of a set of calipers. Regards, Davis



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Jet9N

01-10-2005 09:01:16




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 Re: dial caliper in reply to Davis In SC, 01-09-2005 20:15:12  
Be gentle with air nozzle. Too hard a blast can cause more problems. The key to long life of a dial caliper is NEVER FORCE IT!!!!! This applys to cleanling techniques as will as use.The first one I had lasted 10 years until some SOB borrowed it and forced it passed a chip in the rack. The second must be 15 years old and I just retired with it still in good shape.

Jet



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RustyFarmall

01-10-2005 10:12:07




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 Re: dial caliper in reply to Jet9N, 01-10-2005 09:01:16  
Jet9n, I agree with you, when I used one at the factory where I used to work, we always cleaned them with either lighter fluid and a cotton swab, or sometimes for a quick fix, we just sprayed the rack with a product called guage block cleaner. We were strongly cautioned against using compressed air.



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