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Old 10-24-2020, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FfNJGTFO View Post
Excellent, ! I will get one. I hope I can also measure the holes the pins are supposed to fit in so I can gauge what size pins I need.

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Normal micrometers only measure outside diameter, not inside like calipers can. Inside micrometers are for large holes (>1")

To measure a small hole, you'll need a small hole gauge, which you expand until it fits the hole, and then measure it with the micrometer.

https://www.amazon.com/Starrett-829B.../dp/B0006J4Q96
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