Fowler 52-240-005-1, Outside Inch Micrometer With 4-5" Measuring Range, Factory

In my line of work, as a gunsmith, accuracy is the name of the game. When your goal is to hold less than .0005” you need to quality tooling. I’ve had Fowler dial indicators for years and they have always been high quality and this 1”-2” did not disappoint. Easy to read to .0001”. Highly recommend.

I've been a CNC machinist for 4 years now. I bought a used basic set from a guy who retired from the company I worked for. Everything was used and abused but a couple high dollar items made it all worth it.I never really needed the 0-6 mics because I was working on a big mill where bore sizes were 20" or greater so all tools were company supplied. Then recently I switched shifts and machines and need my 0-6 set daily. The used ones I had were very inconsistent and gummed up and had obviously been dropped more than once I wasn't ready to drop over $1k for starrett so I got these. They've been great. They are plenty accurate even against my companies setting standards vs the standards that came in the case.The lever lock isn't as good as Mitutoyo but they suffice. For this price point on a 0-6 with standards, carbide tips, and tenths readouts, you can't beat the price.

I've had these mics for a month and am very happy with them. They're smooth, sturdy, & accurate. I routinely machine steel shafts holding +.001/-.000 and they work great. I would save your money on higher end mics and choose these. My only complaint which prevented me from giving a 5 star rating was the box, it's kinda cheap and had wood burrs all over the place. I sanded them all down and now it's fine.

These are a lot nicer than the cheaper ones I am getting repeatable measurments within .0001 +/- the cheaper set I had and returned was up to .0012 +/- these are nice and work well I had to take one apart and lean it but other than that no problems.

These things are surprisingly top quality. I used them daily at my job holding .ooo4+/- tolerances. They pass every 6 months they are recertified. I am so suprised to find a pair this cheap with thisbgood of quality. The case is even holding up very well. Just get use to the texture of the case before carrying one handed. And whatever you do tell your co worker no when they want to borrow them. Hahaha

Good read out. Works well

Getting ready to do a first time engine rebuild and these fit the bill. Accurate enough for my purposes. Although the storage case leaves a lot to be desired, it does serve its storage purpose.

Fowler are good (Ameri/nese) tools. But the thimble on mine was bent and hung up. More than likely dropped at my door step instead of placed down. I see them do it all the time everywhere. Amazon delivery van drivers walk up to the door and literally drop your stuff you pay for on concrete patios. I even have a few on my ring camera doing it. Amazon really needs to look into this and start immediately firing people for it. My new one that came was placed standing up against my door and the new mic works great and accurate compared to one of my toyo’s. So Fowler gets 5 stars Amazon (some) drivers gets 0