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Thread: What reputable caliper manufacturers are out there?

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    Although the 'coolant proof' one I dropped into the coolant tank in the workshop didn't enjoy it's dip. I got 'that' look from the boss too. It wasn't like I planned it like that, but at least the traveller fella swapped it out and sent the dead one back FOC. Learning, don't put the vernier down on the steel shelf above the coolant tank while the clown on the other side of the partition is playing whackfu*k with the gantry...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouser View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08 View Post
    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.

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    I think I have the same model/make or very similar. Always been reliable and accurate then started playing up as you describe. I found the battery terminal had started to show some corrosion build up. Scraped it clean with a tiny screw driver and its back to being reliable. Take off the battery cover, remove battery and take a close look at the contact under the battery. May be showing some oxidation or corrosion ?

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    This thread has started me looking too. While I have the eyes/ears of the caliper pro's, has anyone heard of Moore & Wright? Are these any good, and would 150mm be long enough? This seems like a suitably good price:
    https://www.georgehenry.co.nz/shop/M...4+Caliper.html

    Thanks.
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    A mitutoyo dial caliper is the goods
    Identify your target beyond all doubt

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    For those using dial calipers are you using metric or imperial as unlike electronic you can't switch between the 2?

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    Quote Originally Posted by yeah_na_missed View Post
    This thread has started me looking too. While I have the eyes/ears of the caliper pro's, has anyone heard of Moore & Wright? Are these any good, and would 150mm be long enough? This seems like a suitably good price:
    https://www.georgehenry.co.nz/shop/M...4+Caliper.html

    Thanks.
    Moore and Wright is an old time brand from the UK. Good gear. As far as brands, Mitutoyo, Starrett, Moore and Wright are all up there with the best. There are some others that are specialists in their fields such as Norbar and some of the aviation tool makers but you won't have an issue with any of those...

    Dial calipers, I've avoided those as I prefer the standard vernier with both imperial and metric - or digital that does both... Dial are also a little more fragile in terms of the gauge plastic face.
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    I bought my Mitutoyo used off ebay a bit of a risk but came from a reputable seller of engineering gear and it has been good (checked against others for comparison). I also bought a 2nd hand Mitutoyo ball mic off ebay again cheap and good

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    Watch the local Auctions, sell liquidated gear, deceased estate etc got a 200m dial set for 80 ish can't remember years ago. But they still come up from time to time. Lots of stuff for the farm as well as.

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    I managed to pick up a set of Mitutoyo digi calipers at a second hand store. $40 couldn't believe it.
    Near brand new in the original packaging.
    Got to get a win every now and then.
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