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So looks like Global is at about $130 for that set and Shars is at about $134. Those seem fair. I’ve been wanting a set of Mitutoyo calipers to replace my “Amazon special” ones (I want to say they’re Kynup? brand). Anyone know of a better source for GENUINE Mitutoyo calipers?
 
sgav8r said:
So looks like Global is at about $130 for that set and Shars is at about $134. Those seem fair. I’ve been wanting a set of Mitutoyo calipers to replace my “Amazon special” ones (I want to say they’re Kynup? brand). Anyone know of a better source for GENUINE Mitutoyo calipers?
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Thats $30 less than what I paid.
 
sgav8r said:
So looks like Global is at about $130 for that set and Shars is at about $134. Those seem fair. I’ve been wanting a set of Mitutoyo calipers to replace my “Amazon special” ones (I want to say they’re Kynup? brand). Anyone know of a better source for GENUINE Mitutoyo calipers?
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I think I would look at the two and choose which ever has the best shipping price at this point or take a chance on something like Facebook marketplace.

You can go to any reputable online source like KBC tool, Travers tool, MSC, Grainger, McMaster-Carr or even Area 419 and check the prices on them to compare. MSC use to be better about having sales but even so I don’t think you would get down to the $130.
 
tac284 said:
I think I would look at the two and choose which ever has the best shipping price at this point or take a chance on something like Facebook marketplace.

You can go to any reputable online source like KBC tool, Travers tool, MSC, Grainger, McMaster-Carr or even Area 419 and check the prices on them to compare. MSC use to be better about having sales but even so I don’t think you would get down to the $130.
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I paid $161 with free shipping. FAST!
 
Doug Beach said:
If you buy the correct batteries for the Mitutoyos, they will last for years. Mine are 9 years old, get used at least 5 days a week, often get left on for days. I’m about 2 months into the third battery.
Duracell Silver Oxide (not lithium or alkaline) 303/357/76.
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The best price I previously found for the SR44 battery is Zorro, the discount online presence for Grainger’s. It’s been awhile since I’ve compared but it was the best price when I did check around awhile back.

FWIW the 357 has the same specs as the SR44 except for a little less capacity. They won’t last quite as long as the SR44 but the 357 still lasts for a very long time in my mics and calipers.

 
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Doug Beach said:
If you buy the correct batteries for the Mitutoyos, they will last for years. Mine are 9 years old, get used at least 5 days a week, often get left on for days. I’m about 2 months into the third battery.
Duracell Silver Oxide (not lithium or alkaline) 303/357/76.
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these right batteries do make a difference, i get mine from grainger. the wrong batteries can affect the reading also when they are low.
 
Since you ask in a "general manner" , if you got the right calipers . The answer in my mind is a definitive NO , No , and Hell NO !
I have two sets of 6" Dial calipers that are fifty and thirty five years old , and just as accurate as the day they were bought . I do not believe in electronic calipers for a laundry list of reasons , coming from a Aerospace Tool & Die background , but if you stay on top of them , and none of your rounds are going to Low Earth orbit , you should be good to go .
My "Dials" don't vary when the weather changes , I turn on a light , or the stereo , but digitals should be good enough for what we do .
 
D-4297 said:
Since you ask in a "general manner" , if you got the right calipers . The answer in my mind is a definitive NO , No , and Hell NO !
I have two sets of 6" Dial calipers that are fifty and thirty five years old , and just as accurate as the day they were bought . I do not believe in electronic calipers for a laundry list of reasons , coming from a Aerospace Tool & Die background , but if you stay on top of them , and none of your rounds are going to Low Earth orbit , you should be good to go .
My "Dials" don't vary when the weather changes , I turn on a light , or the stereo , but digitals should be good enough for what we do .
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Agreed here ^^^
I would get these Starrett's
Pricey?? Yes, but it's a one time purchase that will last over 20 years

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I like the Swiss Made B&S /Tesa, but the newer ones I have read feel more cheaply made so is why I recommend the Starrett. Unless you go on ebay and get a nice set of used B&S with the thumb dial.
WITH the thumb dial, not the thumb button
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It's good to have a second set of calipers to compare one another to also
I have some Mit digitals also for my at work beater calipers
One of them works great, the other has weird drifting numbers.
For the utmost repeatabilty and no errors.......I use my B&S at the loading bench
 
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