Storm 6in. Digital Caliper – Model# 3C301

[Straywolf]

Would this be a good caliper to get?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200343096_200343096

[tc1cat]

They should work fine if you are just going to use them for hobby related work. If you are going to use them for any type of production related work, I would get Mitutoyu (spelling!!) calipers. They come with a certification card that most QC dept. want to quarrentee the quality of parts you are making.

[9W Monighan]

Almost any stainless steel dial caliper works reliably even some of the cheapo Chineese ones for $20 better yet get a Starrett model120 6'' Look on Ebay you may get a used one for around $40 .
I'm not a big fan of those electronic ones.

Here are a couple:
This is the better version of Starrett- Rack gear is open and some are in the padded case. Always look to see if the pointer is at 12:00. If not it's more than likely dropped or a chip got into the rack.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Starrett-Dial-Calipers-USA-/270791209260?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c69f12c

I think these ones are Starretts cheap version. Look at the rack gear-It's covered and it comes in a plastic case.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Starrett-120A-6-Dial-Calipers-0-6-001-Graduations-/290592068890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a8a3151a

[tc1cat]

Steve, You know how to read 'dial' calipers?!?!?! :eek: Most guys do not even know what you are talking about any more unless it has an on and off button :rolleyes: I still use my Starrett mics and calipers at home and at work. Only thing is that I have been using Mitutoyu digital calipers more and more lately. Getting lazy in my old age:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Whatever you decide to buy is up to you. Both types are OK. It just depends upon what you get use to.

[Straywolf]

I would be using these for hobby related, i was looking at the dail ones and even watched videos of how to use them but i still got confused. I figured with the Digital Caliper i could read it and understand it better. :D

Oh before i forget thank you everyone for the input on this.
Mike

[9W Monighan]

Steve, You know how to read 'dial' calipers?!?!?! :eek: Most guys do not even know what you are talking about any more unless it has an on and off button :rolleyes: I still use my Starrett mics and calipers at home and at work. Only thing is that I have been using Mitutoyu digital calipers more and more lately. Getting lazy in my old age:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Whatever you decide to buy is up to you. Both types are OK. It just depends upon what you get use to.

I should take a picture of my caliper line up.
I have Starrett #123 series vernier calipers: 6'',12'',24'',36'',48'',& 60'' never found a 72'' one though. I also have a 96'' digital that's built on a table . I use it when measuring extrusions we cut here. It holds a zero and repeats really well and I can push a button to get MM,1/64'',1/32'', 1/16'' Decimals: .01'',.001'',.0001''

[pugs]

I've got my trusty Brown and Sharpe 6" digital, a 48" vernier and a CMM ;)

I have had the cheap chinese digital in the past. They go though batteries like mad it seems, and fall apart easily. Buy a good one and it lasts and lasts. I bought my B&S about 7 years ago and it is still as good as the day I bought it. Digital also makes it tons easier to to Center to center dims of like sized holes.

[Straywolf]

Well here is the one i ended up with it looks like it will do the job now just gotta sit down and play and learn:D

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200334657_200334657


Thank you again everyone for the help:D

Mike

[SuperDutyScaler]

two words Harbor Freight! Their tools are life time warrenty and my 6" digital caliper cost me 10 bucks. its SAE and Metric

[SuperDutyScaler]

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digital-caliper-47257.html