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Old 18th November 2019, 20:10   #1
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Default Looking for a good digital vernier caliper

Looking to upgrade to a digital vernier caliper, can you recommend one?

Needs to be smooth when slid, accurate, measure up to 5-6 inches, choice of metric and imperial reading, measure internal and external and I would prefer it to have a protective case.
It will get used where there are all sorts of fluids, oil, cutting agents, mentholated spirit.
Any other things it should have?

No idea on how much money, I don't need a Rolls Royce a Mercedes will do but I would look at a Ford if you get my drift.

I think a member here has this one or at least this make. No idea where this sits in the quality range
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/mitutoy...8aAuZAEALw_wcB

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Old 18th November 2019, 20:26   #2
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Have a look at Mitutoyo, I have used them for years.


Just clicked on your link... That will do you a treat.
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Old 18th November 2019, 20:46   #3
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Looking to upgrade to a digital vernier caliper, can you recommend one?

Needs to be smooth when slid, accurate, measure up to 5-6 inches, choice of metric and imperial reading, measure internal and external and I would prefer it to have a protective case.
It will get used where there are all sorts of fluids, oil, cutting agents, mentholated spirit.
Any other things it should have?

No idea on how much money, I don't need a Rolls Royce a Mercedes will do but I would look at a Ford if you get my drift.

I think a member here has this one or at least this make. No idea where this sits in the quality range
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/mitutoy...8aAuZAEALw_wcB

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It's spot on for accuracy and reliability Ian, I've one just like it

I have Moore and Wright, and believe it or not the Mitutoyo is also made in the UK.

It's certainly better than the tat I've seen some people use.......in fact I used mine yesterday, perhaps it was the picture of the brake pipe measuring you saw

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Old 18th November 2019, 20:59   #4
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It's spot on for accuracy and reliability Ian, I've one just like it

I have Moore and Wright, and believe it or not the Mitutoyo is also made in the UK.

It's certainly better than the tat I've seen some people use.......in fact I used mine yesterday, perhaps it was the picture of the brake pipe measuring you saw

Brian, I did not want to name you but you are the member and yes that is indeed the picture.

Where does that fit in the quality range? If you use it then I take it it is quality.

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Brian, I did not want to name you but you are the member and yes that is indeed the picture.

Where does that fit in the quality range? If you use it then I take it it is quality.

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Ian it is superb quality, that tool is now just over 18 years old, used almost daily, and as accurate as the day I bought it.

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Old 18th November 2019, 21:16   #6
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I've just ordered a Mitutoyo and it looks to come with a carry case.

I do like precision tools and electrical tools to have carry cases, not just cardboard boxes that some seem to come in.

thank you for the advice

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Old 18th November 2019, 22:21   #7
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I work as a quality inspector at a production site making switchgear for the national grid and we only use mitutoyo

https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/calipers/3074571/
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