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Digital Verneir Calipers
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banditbigdog
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I use a Mitutoyo model SC-6 at work and at home, they are very rugged and can stand up well to standard shop work.
3 at 8
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I've allways been happy with Mitutoyo. I have several with my newest being a model 500-196-20; about 100-120 new. Look at ebay for best prices.
I was looking at this one before I posted the thread. Is it any good?
http://www.etooldirect.com/brakes-tire-24/kd-3757-digital-caliper-carbon-fiber-702.html
I'm looking at the Mitutoyos now.
http://www.etooldirect.com/brakes-tire-24/kd-3757-digital-caliper-carbon-fiber-702.html
I'm looking at the Mitutoyos now.
Stuey
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*rolls up sleeves*
I use Mitutoyo calipers, and find them to be a decent compromise between high quality and reasonably cost. I buy my calipers via use-enco.com since they often offer the lowest prices possible. BUT, if you want the best price, you're going to need to do some legwork.
I have the 500-196-20 for personal use. Product LINK Currently, it's $94 via Enco. The way to get to the $94 price is through their "hot deals" catalog. Catalog link Sometimes Enco offers free shipping, but that also requires some googling.
MSC might offer the calipers for a decent price as well, but you'd have to go through their sales flyers to check (sorry, I don't have time to do it for you right now, I found it in via Enco b/c I knew where to look). Currently it's $141 in MSC's catalog, but if they have another 35% off sale anytime soon, it'll drop to below $100.
I picked up my Mitutoyo digitals for ~$85 about two years ago. Sometimes the independently certified/calibrated version is cheaper than the "regular" version, but that's somewhat unusual.
There are other brands available for approximately the same price, but I again strongly suggest checking Enco's "Hot Deals" catalog to see what's on sale.
Edit: SPI calipers are pretty affordable these days, especially their anniversary edition, but I don't know if their reputations or products are trustworthy.
Checking MSC's sales flyers, the aforementioned Mitutoyos are $95 via ther MRO flyer and their "Mitutoyo sales flyer." Use code MACH10W to get free shipping until 1/16/09.
Well, that's my opinion. Cheaper calipers will still work, but I have never had to question the reliability of Mitutoyos.
I use Mitutoyo calipers, and find them to be a decent compromise between high quality and reasonably cost. I buy my calipers via use-enco.com since they often offer the lowest prices possible. BUT, if you want the best price, you're going to need to do some legwork.
I have the 500-196-20 for personal use. Product LINK Currently, it's $94 via Enco. The way to get to the $94 price is through their "hot deals" catalog. Catalog link Sometimes Enco offers free shipping, but that also requires some googling.
MSC might offer the calipers for a decent price as well, but you'd have to go through their sales flyers to check (sorry, I don't have time to do it for you right now, I found it in via Enco b/c I knew where to look). Currently it's $141 in MSC's catalog, but if they have another 35% off sale anytime soon, it'll drop to below $100.
I picked up my Mitutoyo digitals for ~$85 about two years ago. Sometimes the independently certified/calibrated version is cheaper than the "regular" version, but that's somewhat unusual.
There are other brands available for approximately the same price, but I again strongly suggest checking Enco's "Hot Deals" catalog to see what's on sale.
Edit: SPI calipers are pretty affordable these days, especially their anniversary edition, but I don't know if their reputations or products are trustworthy.
Checking MSC's sales flyers, the aforementioned Mitutoyos are $95 via ther MRO flyer and their "Mitutoyo sales flyer." Use code MACH10W to get free shipping until 1/16/09.
Well, that's my opinion. Cheaper calipers will still work, but I have never had to question the reliability of Mitutoyos.
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