Thread: What reputable caliper manufacturers are out there?

My digital caliper has shit itself, or perhaps came with soiled pants from the factory. At best it is random number generator and is not worthy of being called a measuring device.

I would like something that can be relied upon but not necessarily break the bank. I see lots of digital calipers out there looking pretty much like my heap of junk, so am wary of wasting more money.

Any suggestions?

use it manually.....asume you have rezeroed it .

I use a vernier scale Mitutoyo most of the time - no electronics to go wrong! If you do want lower- price digital though I'll throw in a suggestion for Shahe. Yes, they're Chinese and you can buy them from Aliexpress (make sure they're from the actual Shahe Aliexpress store though) but they have a good rep. I have a digital caliper, a digital dial gauge and an analog DTI from them - all have been accurate and reliable over several years.

As much as I wanted a set of Mitutoyo callipers, the iGaging reviewed well when I went through the same process.
Been happy as with them.

Mitutoyo Digi calipers
https://tradetools.co.nz/products/mi...put-500-196-31

Originally Posted by gqhoon

Mitutoyo Digi calipers
https://tradetools.co.nz/products/mi...put-500-196-31

+1 for these as they say buy once cry once! You won’t go wrong!

Originally Posted by Sideshow

+1 for these as they say buy once cry once! You won’t go wrong!

My one is never accurate, I must send it back

re-zero every time I use them. The numbers keep randomly generating, or showing clearly false readings. I've tried to use it manually, but the measurement graduations don't match zero to begin with.

Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08

re-zero every time I use them. The numbers keep randomly generating, or showing clearly false readings. I've tried to use it manually, but the measurement graduations don't match zero to begin with.Attachment 199814

I’ve got one of these. Heap of shit!

Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08

re-zero every time I use them. The numbers keep randomly generating, or showing clearly false readings. I've tried to use it manually, but the measurement graduations don't match zero to begin with.Attachment 199814

Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs, but check your battery contacts and scrub the battery where it contacts.
Spray contact liberally on the sliding piece while sliding back and forth…..

Worked for mine.

Ive got a brand new set of Digital Mitutoyo (200mm/8") going for $200 plus postage if your interested?

Originally Posted by Scouser

Ive got a brand new set of Digital Mitutoyo (200mm/8") going for $200 plus postage if your interested?

I just got given a set of these in 200mm.... broken they said, for your son they said...
A wee clean up of the battery terminal and a new battery and PRESTO!
Even came in a wooden storage case! I gave the son a set of cheap digi ones that were buggered.


Prior to the Japanese set, I had already brought a 6" Starret set.

Originally Posted by 40mm

I just got given a set of these in 200mm.... broken they said, for your son they said...
A wee clean up of the battery terminal and a new battery and PRESTO! ...

Exactly same experience recently with my no-branders. Had been 100% for ages then somewhat suddenly went to hell. My engineer mate had a look and that's all it was- a dirty contact.

Originally Posted by Scouser

Ive got a brand new set of Digital Mitutoyo (200mm/8") going for $200 plus postage if your interested?

Arrived yesterday. Great to have a reliable measuring tool once again!
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For acceptable accuracy and price I'd recommend "Igaging" products for measurement. I've got a few of these and they don't have the problems other cheaper sets have around chewing through batteries and random errors and reviews online seem to show they are good in comparison to "better" brands.

https://www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOL...0-eeda4dea34d6