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Title: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: bry1975 on June 29, 2011, 11:56:05 AM

Chaps,

Any of you used Ambrose Shardlow(Sheffield) micrometers?


TIA

Title: Re: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: Bluechip on June 29, 2011, 01:21:01 PM

Hi Bry

Can't say for their micrometers ... but I worked with a man who was there in WW2.

But they did Merlin Engine cranks according to him IIRC ...  :scratch:

No idea they made micrometers. Seems a strange catalogue of products if they did.

No help am I ?? Just the 'Ambrose Shardlow' grabbed me.

Dave BC

Title: Re: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: sbwhart on June 29, 2011, 01:33:41 PM

I've got a o-1" shardlow mic had since I was 15, my dad bought it for me when I started my apprentiship, its a good bit of kit, had it checked out in our stadards room and it was spot on as good as moore and wright.

Stew

Title: Re: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: bry1975 on June 29, 2011, 01:52:33 PM

Thanks chaps,

Yes Dave they made micrometers and also a hush hush engine job for the government.

Good link below if it's allowed?

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-86368.html

Title: Re: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: Bluechip on June 29, 2011, 03:27:38 PM

Bry

Thanks for the link, interesting.    .. Yes. it's allowed. As is buying beer for us ...  :thumbup:

So, it appears old Charlie was not telling Porkies after all .. no mention of him though ..


Dave BC

Title: Re: Ambrose Shardlow good micrometer firm?
Post by: srm_92000 on June 29, 2011, 07:30:06 PM

Hi,
I've got this depth mic that must be at least 15 or so years old but I've only ever needed the short rod the others are still in what I think is the original wax protective coating.
(http://www.martinnet.co.uk/IMG_0405-1.JPG)
Nicely made and I've never had to adjust it so I'm not sure how easy that would be, (rods only have a single tight split nut rather than locking nuts or screws), that being said a standard mic would be different anyhow.
Still shows no signs of wear so I think they're good un's.
 :thumbup:

Steve.