paper micrometer

H Hale
on 13 Nov 07 (07:34)

Hi,

I am seeking a paper micrometer. Looking on line they range in price from $40 to $200. Has anyone had experience with the cheaper ones? Are they reliable? Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Heather

BarbHauser
on 13 Nov 07 (23:26)

Hi Heather,

Before you spend a lot of money on a paper micrometer, you might try an inexpensive multi-use micrometer. I bought a made-in-China micrometer at Sears for under $20, and it seems to work fine. I’ve tested it by measuring known thicknesses (e.g., 0.006-inch tympan paper, 0.007-inch mylar, and various size stacks of various types of paper), and the readings were accurate.

Barbara

H Hale
on 14 Nov 07 (06:55)

Nice. That’s what I was hoping to hear. Thank you.