Best Reasonably Priced Digital Caliper
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Bald Eagle BE1227 - 6" Precision Digital Caliper - Extra Large Readout
SALE!
Reg. $29.95 NOW $12.95
http://www.bullets.com/products/6-Precision-Digital-Caliper-Extra-Large-Readout/BE1227
SALE!
Reg. $29.95 NOW $12.95
http://www.bullets.com/products/6-Precision-Digital-Caliper-Extra-Large-Readout/BE1227
Ned Ludd
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hogpatrol
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Good recommendation. I posted some info on these a while ago.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/digital-caliper.3920836/page-2
Raythemanroe
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Igaging Absolute Origin
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CharlieNC
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It sounds like you've had problems with a number of digitals. My cheap Frankford Arsenal model has measured accurately for years, with only one battery replacement. After use I turn it off and place it in the storage case for safe keeping. An occasional cleaning has maintained smooth operation.
My Mitutoyo calipers went 3 years before battery replacement
wedgy
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I found this video from the other thread very helpful in showing the shortcomings of the cheap ones and the finer features on the more expensive ones;
The "best value" list;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R2WFU75RPN/?tag=accuratescom-20
I went with the Igaging IP54 from Ebay for $40, it was ~$60 less than the Mitutoyo
Thanks for the input !
PS I tried a search in the forum but didn't get anything, possibly because I was using my phone ??
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R2WFU75RPN/?tag=accuratescom-20
I went with the Igaging IP54 from Ebay for $40, it was ~$60 less than the Mitutoyo
Thanks for the input !
PS I tried a search in the forum but didn't get anything, possibly because I was using my phone ??
fwiw,
I've been amazed by the new Mitutoyo 500-753-20 ($240 minus 25% shipped free from Zoro.com) which is an 8" ABSOLUTE built to IP67 specifications. I actually had a chance to try and drown one set before I bought mine. IMPRESSIVE. To see it do all the same return to zero and hit measurements on the head while under a torrent of water was an eye opener. Dunno what to say on your other choices. I used and still own Etalon Dial Calipers & Micrometers and still consider Interapid Test Indicators the best/though Mit 513-402-10Es on my Accuracy First Concentricity Fixture are impressive(the newest models mentioned below). That being said I have realized two things this year courtesy of my eyes.. The future of metrology is without question Digital and Mitutoyo is the world leader when it comes to digital calipers and mics(imho & fwiw). Especially whey are nearing middle age and need readers like I do...;-).
Old model with much complained about battery door...
New model with o-ring screw in port. 8", IP-67, .0005". $240 - 25% and shipped for free... 6" version comes out to $120 also IP-67. Most don't need IP-67, however, if you had enough old digital items die from humidity, to say nothing about full immersion, you will likely go home with a set in another black box with orange cover like I did...
THE thing I like about Mitutoyo, other than the deals that Zoro.com runs once a month if you order enough, is that they are CONSTANTLY improving the product. I heard AD NAUSEUM about the "little door" on Mitutoyo Digital Calipers that needed to be improved. Fast forward a few months and there is a new twist in round "hatch" style door with an o-ring that is, obviously, water tight... Water tight like you would not believe. The are so new most dealers have the OLD pictures up. As a matter of fact I have run into that several times with Mitutoyo. Constant improvement. I wound up with two new test indicators this month that I thought were chinese Mit knockoffs as they had different markings than ones made 6 months ago. Mitutoyo USA checked with Mitutoyo Japan and confirmed it was one of the newest indicators that came standard with a graphical certificates of inspection. Who can complain about that?
Regards, Matt.
I've been amazed by the new Mitutoyo 500-753-20 ($240 minus 25% shipped free from Zoro.com) which is an 8" ABSOLUTE built to IP67 specifications. I actually had a chance to try and drown one set before I bought mine. IMPRESSIVE. To see it do all the same return to zero and hit measurements on the head while under a torrent of water was an eye opener. Dunno what to say on your other choices. I used and still own Etalon Dial Calipers & Micrometers and still consider Interapid Test Indicators the best/though Mit 513-402-10Es on my Accuracy First Concentricity Fixture are impressive(the newest models mentioned below). That being said I have realized two things this year courtesy of my eyes.. The future of metrology is without question Digital and Mitutoyo is the world leader when it comes to digital calipers and mics(imho & fwiw). Especially whey are nearing middle age and need readers like I do...;-).
Old model with much complained about battery door...
New model with o-ring screw in port. 8", IP-67, .0005". $240 - 25% and shipped for free... 6" version comes out to $120 also IP-67. Most don't need IP-67, however, if you had enough old digital items die from humidity, to say nothing about full immersion, you will likely go home with a set in another black box with orange cover like I did...
THE thing I like about Mitutoyo, other than the deals that Zoro.com runs once a month if you order enough, is that they are CONSTANTLY improving the product. I heard AD NAUSEUM about the "little door" on Mitutoyo Digital Calipers that needed to be improved. Fast forward a few months and there is a new twist in round "hatch" style door with an o-ring that is, obviously, water tight... Water tight like you would not believe. The are so new most dealers have the OLD pictures up. As a matter of fact I have run into that several times with Mitutoyo. Constant improvement. I wound up with two new test indicators this month that I thought were chinese Mit knockoffs as they had different markings than ones made 6 months ago. Mitutoyo USA checked with Mitutoyo Japan and confirmed it was one of the newest indicators that came standard with a graphical certificates of inspection. Who can complain about that?
Regards, Matt.
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hogpatrol
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Dating myself but back in 1967, I literally destroyed a Mitutoyo dial indicator that was mounted on a magnetic base. It fell off the horizontal rail on a vertical boring mill about six feet to the concrete floor. I sent it to their distributor at the time for repair and received a new one back free of charge. Don't know if those services are still in their culture but it made me a repeat Mitutoyo product customer.
How the heck does a digital
caliper use wireless technology?? They got an app or something to display readout on a smartphone?
hogpatrol
Gold $$ Contributor
The description states that is an option with additional equipment required. It would feed in to a data base program. This technology has been around for awhile.
Most digitals are not very reliable and many cannot be repaired. Those that can be repaired are expensive, yet not any more precise than a set of $20 Chinese dial calipers.
If you drop the expensive calipers you will be out over $100 in most cases. If you drop the Chinese dial calipers they might survive and if not you put them in the trash. You can buy 5 or 6 Chinese dial calipers for the cost of one so called premium tool that is not really all that premium.
I have been using calipers on a daily basis since the late 1960s. The Starrett and other similar heavy duty vernier calipers are by far the most dependable and accurate calipers. However you need 20 year old eyes to read them. In addition to engineering duties at 2 different companies I was responsible for supervising the metrology (mechanical calibration) lab personnel. We found that most calipers were not worth the cost or trouble to repair and they wound up being scrapped when damaged or malfunctioning. That included the highly thought of Starretts.
Long Island is an old long time repair shop for measuring instruments.
Here is some of what they think of calipers
http://www.longislandindicator.com/p11.html
If you drop the expensive calipers you will be out over $100 in most cases. If you drop the Chinese dial calipers they might survive and if not you put them in the trash. You can buy 5 or 6 Chinese dial calipers for the cost of one so called premium tool that is not really all that premium.
I have been using calipers on a daily basis since the late 1960s. The Starrett and other similar heavy duty vernier calipers are by far the most dependable and accurate calipers. However you need 20 year old eyes to read them. In addition to engineering duties at 2 different companies I was responsible for supervising the metrology (mechanical calibration) lab personnel. We found that most calipers were not worth the cost or trouble to repair and they wound up being scrapped when damaged or malfunctioning. That included the highly thought of Starretts.
Long Island is an old long time repair shop for measuring instruments.
Here is some of what they think of calipers
http://www.longislandindicator.com/p11.html
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