Digital Caliper
Although I own two dial type calipers alreday, I'm looking for a digital one now. Any recommendations? So many of the once standard makes made in the US are now made overseas. I looked at the "General" sold at Home Depot but the LCD display was difficult to read. My eye sight is only getting worse unfortunately.
Harbor Freight ... $17.99 including a spare battery.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256
Occasionally, they go on sale for $12.99. Watch the sale ads IF it matters to you.
TJ -
Ditto Harbor Freight
And they have different sizes that may be easier for you to read.
Ron
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I'd second the Mitutoyo!
Kat
OK OK OK...............Mitutoyo it is. How about in 4" model?
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Hi,
We have the 6", it's more the norm, I guess, but the 4" would work.... and, btw, David (Van Burgel) - my husband - says that unless you're planning on making ferrules or like good tools, you really don't NEED a Mitutoyo - grin
That said, he has one - bigger grin.
I actually own a Starrett, but mine burns through batteries faster than David's Mitutoyo, in his opinion.
Kat
Last edited by Kathy Scott; 03-12-2009 at 07:14 PM. Reason: spelling
I use a 6", I looked at the 4" too but for only a $10 difference I went with the 6".
HostRay: Penntool.com is the place and Mitutoyo 6" is the way to go!
Much thanks to all
I"ve used a $30 version and it works just fine, although I'm satisfied with to within .010 for what I do. If you notice the working portion of all of these are virtually identical and in fact might be. Mine is a dead ringer to the expensive one in every way I can tell.
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