Simple cheap micrometer stand

[2AMMD]

Nothing special but some may find this useful. I got tired of trying to hold a small micrometer and measure small boolets. Even holding the mic properly was awkward.
Parts and a picture
1 IRWIN 1" Quick Grip Spring Clamp - $4.99 at ACE Hardware
1 3/4" PVC Pipe Tee - Schedule 40 - $2.00 + or -
1 block of 2 x 4
Drill hole in 2x4 for snug fit of PVC Tee
Quick Grip fits snugly in Tee

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[wch]

What a good idea!
You have solved a problem for me and cheaply, too.
Thanks.

[Garyshome]

Good idea! Saves some $$$$

[MrWolf]

What a great idea. Thanks.

[country gent]

I have a stand for michrometer ( made several for gage and lay-out at work and ran a couple extras for myself and others) I found them awkward to use and read the mics easily. But afer 35 years as a tool and die maker holding mics became second nature. A great Idea there though. The ones I made were aluminum and brass. What I am thinking is a small magnifyuing lense mounted to the slide on my old verniier calipers to read the vernier scale while measuring.

[Pinsnscrews]

Country gent, a smartphone with a camera can be set to enlarge the image. I use my ipad in the same manner to read the arrow on my balance beam scales.

[RedHawk357Mag]

Thanks this idea is very much appreciated.