Digital Calipers
- Thread starter ReloaderRick
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Same here. I learned on a vernier, and still occasionally use it, but the dial is #1 in my books.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
When I was on the tools, for the up to 1" I used a Mitutoyo combimike outside mike. It has a metric readout as well as being basically an SAE mike with a vernier scale. On the bigger stuff, up to 6", I had a 6" Mitutoyo set of calipers with a dial read out. I kept the 1" micrometer and purchased a 4" Mitutoyo dial caliper and these now reside on my reloading bench. The dial, for my needs, is a good way to go and I've never had any issues with that system, at work or at home.
Maybe the foam does turn them on. I don't keep mine in the box, and I've only replaced the battery once in about 10 years.
Mine is stored outside the case most times.
MikeyScuba
CGN Regular
- Location
- GTA, Ontario
I have Starrett and an Ultra-Pro 6" digital caliper. They are both comparably accurate and both
eat batteries. I try to remember to take them out when their not in use.
I also have an old NSK vernier caliper that sits on my lathe. I find I use it the most.
Terry
eat batteries. I try to remember to take them out when their not in use.
I also have an old NSK vernier caliper that sits on my lathe. I find I use it the most.
Terry
Mitutoyo if you want the most expensive. Starrett is close if not the same quality. I own/use both for work and reloading. It honestly doesn't matter to me which I pick up. I guess the digital screen is a bit nicer on the starrett. Accuracy wise I'd say the same.
I also have looked at a dial for many years. I'll stick with the digital.
I also have looked at a dial for many years. I'll stick with the digital.
Starrett's digital calipers have been chinese for at least 15yrs(maybe forever) I had looked at them then, saw the sticker(and higher price than Mit's at the time I believe) said no thanks, stuck to Mit's.
All the ones that eat batteries do so because they're junk with junk electronics/bad design. I don't know what Mit's trick is but it works and works a long time on very little power at all.
All the ones that eat batteries do so because they're junk with junk electronics/bad design. I don't know what Mit's trick is but it works and works a long time on very little power at all.
All of the digital calipers that I've checked are +/- 0.0005" accuracy (half a thou) at best when new which is more than close enough. As far as price versus quality, my 30+ year old Mitutoyo still works and has maintained it's accuracy. It's old enough that it doesn't shut off by itself but it takes about 3 months to kill the battery. It stays in my automotive toolbox.
For reloading bench use, I have a straight vernier caliper made by Jet. Accurate enough and beyond simple.
For reloading bench use, I have a straight vernier caliper made by Jet. Accurate enough and beyond simple.
For measuring cast bullets I use a mechanical micrometer. No batteries to worry about. Bought it for $23 in the US.
https://www.harborfreight.com/0-to-1-inch-range-digital-micrometer-895.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/0-to-1-inch-range-digital-micrometer-895.html
