esantoro Report post Posted June 25, 2007 I was nearly all set to fork over $90 for a thickness gauge from Ohi travel Bags, but then I thought better and bought this caliper on Ebay for $6.50 (and $9 shipping). http://cgi.ebay.com/6-inch-Electronic-Digi...1QQcmdZViewItem Just got it today. I think it works quite well. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted June 25, 2007 Batteries go fast in these in-expensive ones (unless you're really really lucky). I got tired of keeping extra batteries around and reverted back to a mechanical caliper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted June 25, 2007 Batteries go fast in these in-expensive ones (unless you're really really lucky). I got tired of keeping extra batteries around and reverted back to a mechanical caliper. Thanks, Regis. I knew something had to give. Now I know why the seller offered a second battery. Would you recommend a caliper with an analog dial? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted June 26, 2007 Of course digital is faster to read but, slide and dial are pretty easy once you get used to it. Good luck on the batteries. Regis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted June 26, 2007 Of course digital is faster to read but, slide and dial are pretty easy once you get used to it. Good luck on the batteries.Regis I'm now bidding on an analog caliper. The digits on the new digital caliper are already blinkingm, which I think means the battery is on the blink. Usually I always run a purchase by the group before making a decision. Thanks again for the heads up. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Regis, It has taken me a long time to reply, but thanks for recommending the analog caliper. Now I have both. They are indispensable. The digital one I bought isn't all that bad on batteries. I had to change the battery two days ago. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragons Pearl Report post Posted September 25, 2007 The digital one looks like the one we use at work, but its probably lots different. Not had to replace the battery yet, but it doesn't get a whole lot of use. Just to calibrate the lab a few times a year. Works really good tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savage_here Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I've had one of the inexpensive digital calipers from ebay for a few months. I must have gotten a bad one because it eats batteries like crazy. If one wanted a good digital caliper, what are some recommendations for brand and retail outlet? And, what can I expect to spend to get a good one. I use a caliper on a daily basis and need one that will hold up. Thanks. Savage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted November 30, 2007 Starrett, Brown & Sharp, Mitutoyo, SPI, Fowler, in about that order. Get most of those from MSC Supply http://www.mscdirect.com McMaster-Carr I'm sure has them also. Art I've had one of the inexpensive digital calipers from ebay for a few months. I must have gotten a bad one because it eats batteries like crazy.If one wanted a good digital caliper, what are some recommendations for brand and retail outlet? And, what can I expect to spend to get a good one. I use a caliper on a daily basis and need one that will hold up. Thanks. Savage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savage_here Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Starrett, Brown & Sharp, Mitutoyo, SPI, Fowler, in about that order. Get most of those from MSC Supplyhttp://www.mscdirect.com McMaster-Carr I'm sure has them also. Art Thanks so much for the info. I will check it out. Best regards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
