Author Topic: digital calipers (Read 630 times)

T/C nimrod · « **on:** February 18, 2003, 04:14:39 AM »

Looking for feedback from anyone using digital calipers. I'm finding pretty much the same specs. for all the digital calipers on the market, but I'm sure one stands out above the others. Talk me into one. :grin:

Questor · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2003, 09:16:11 AM »

They are made by only a few manufacturers and labelled for sale by many vendors. Mine are RCBS and I like them much better than a dial caliper. I recommend it highly. It's much easier to work with than the el-cheapo dial caliper I used to use. Just keep a spare battery on-hand.

Dutch4122 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2003, 12:22:10 PM »

I had a Midway digital caliper (made in china) for a couple years. I was not happy with it as it ate batteries and did not give consistant readings. Finally it just quit working and I ordered a set of stainless steel dial calipers for $29.99 because at the time I couldn't afford the $69.99 to replace them. All I can say is I wish I'd just gotten the steel dial calipers in the first place.

Also, I had the "plastic" dial calipers before I got the "digital" calipers and I can tell you that the steel dial calipers are much better than the el-cheapo plastic ones; you'll be able to get much more consistant readings from the stainless steel dial calipers.

Hope this helps,

John Traveler · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2003, 01:00:49 PM »

If you are gonna spend the money for a decent pair of digital readout calipers, buy the Mitutoyo.

None of the reloading supply houses make digital calipers.. they buy them and have them labeled with the house brand.

The same is true of dial calipers. The made-in-China cheapies are functional, but if you want to get something that will last for a couple lifetimes, get the a michinist-quality measuring tool, not some plastic toy that will never be accurate.

Enco, Grizzly, and many other mail-order machinists' supply houses will have what you need.

dholepuncher · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2003, 03:32:07 PM »

i bought the cheapest pair available on ebay auction and i lovem, anythings better than the old way, just remember to always check your zero.

Old Syko · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2003, 04:42:26 PM »

John Traveler is tellin it right! If ya ain't gonna spend the bucks to buy Mitutoyo or better, ya just as well use one of the wooden yard sticks ya get at the county fair.

T/C nimrod · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2003, 08:33:29 AM »

Thanks for your responses...........ordered a 6" Mitutoyo today. I think it was supposed to be, they were on sale for my account :music: today only! Battery life is guaranteed for two(2) years - we'll see.