unloved micrometer

[mikecwik]

i purchased this second hand but i expect it happens to folks that take care of their tools even.

it took me too long of a time to think about holding the barrel this way to break it loose after i broke the adjustment tool trying to. i used copper pipe to sleeve it as it was odd size plus i didnt want to mark the tool.

i guess a drill/lathe chuck would be some other options.