In here and with this woodworking tool , you’ll need to be very carefull to its use and storage and zero tolerance to damages is required .
The dial and the digital calipers are extremely sensitive wod tools , so try while you use them and storage them to be very cautious . I have them always in their original storage boxes and in a seperate area in my toolbox , from the other carpentry tools .
In here the prices are kind of higher but be sure , that it worths 100% to have a couple of very good and precise calipers , for your measuring purposes . This approach has two major advantages :
1) Your measuring will be the precise in the highest grade .
2) If you be careful with your caliper’s storage and use , you won’t need to buy another one , for a longer time than a very cheap – basic one , you can buy in a market or wherever .
I’ll make suggestions to you , in all price range .
The 0- 6 Inch Measuring Range Caliper , by Stalwart .
This is kind of a basic , but very value for money combined with accuracy caliper and you can check its price on Amazon in here .
Yes , it may be not a highly expensive caliper but it gives you more properties than the bucks you pay for it .
What are the advantages of this Caliper :
1) It’s made from stainless steel and it locks in the position you want to measure .
2) It measures precise enough from 0 to 6 inches and the throlling mechanism is moving easy and smoothly enough .
3) It’s lightweight and it comes with a plastic case for your storage safety .
4) It’s easy to read and accurate enough for your basic woodworking measuring and you won’t have any serious theme .
5) It has maybe the Mitutoyo accuracy or close enough , even if the Mitutoyo feels better in your hands .
6) It’s a great backup caliper .
What are the Disadvantages :
1) The woodworker should be very carefull , concerning the wood dust . It is very sensitive in wood dust and in dust in general .
2) As a low budget calipers it has some burrs issues , but not in any case a serious problem for your skin .
3) It doesn’t scroll as smooth as the more expensive – elite ones .
4) Sometimes you may need to re-adjust and re-lock your measuring , but not a big deal .
The Mitutoyo 505-742J Dial Caliper .
I cannot “tame” myself , i’m a big fun of the Mitutoyo measuring tools . This Mitutoyo caliper is a perfect example of a high’s quality and precision caliper and you can have it in Amazon here .
It has a 0-6″ measuring range and 0.001″ accuracy .
What are the advantages of this :
1) The design of the dial movement , the finishing in the sliding area ( and not only ) , and the general looks are from “another planet” . It’s like a jewel .
2) The caliper’s construction , accuracy and moving smoothness , is from “another planet” .
3) It zeroes out perfectly and immediately no matter how many times you’ll open and close the jaws . The repeated precision is a timeless Mitutoyo advantage , you can ask anyone who has experience with their calipers , tools in general .
4) The machining and the robustness of this jewel is beyond words . It’s very – very well made and it “shouts” that in any case .
What are the Disadvantages ?
What ?????
If you want a more options for dial calipers , go on Amazon and check .
I’ll keep the same approach concerning the digital calipers and i’ll give you my suggestions in a variety of price range .
The Fowler 54-101-150-2, Xtra-Value Cal Digital Caliper .
This electronic caliper is a great combination of reasonable price and measuring capabilities and you can make a visit to Amazon to check it .
You’ll be able to measure in inches and in millimeters with this , as you an also do your inside and outside metrics and depths , with a very respectable level of accuracy .
Why should i have one ?
1) You buy more capabilities and accuracy , than you pay for . It’s a very nice value for money caliper .
2) It’s very easy to use and read and it’s very reliable .
3) It moves smoothly , maybe more than you expect .
4) It’s very well manufacturered and it comes to a very nice and strong plastic case to storage it .
5) Except its measuring capabilities , it’s very beautiful and yes for me this is something i consider .
The Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor .
This is the “heavy machine gun” of the digital calipers . This is like the “Enterprise of the Star Trek” and i’ll never manage to “tame” my enthusiasm , concerning this Japanese company and its calipers .
You can measure with extraordinary precision and repeated , whatever you like and never be dissapointed by its services . Check it on Amazon in here .
Why should i have one of this ?
1) You take it in your hands and the machining perfection , overflows . The storage box( hard as it should be ) , the cellophanes ,of course the caliper itself , the smell , the feeling in your hands , the whatever else is from another universe .
Quality overflows !!! It’s a jewel of machinery !!!!!!!!
2) The numerals on the screen are 100% accurate and they never flicker , again and again and again , no matter how many times you’ll measure the same item . No matter how tiny is this item of yours .
Not only the woodworkers will love this , but mechanical engineers , architects , et.c .
Check it by measure a page of paper and you’ll be amazed .
3) Zero is Zero and is held zero , no matter how hard you’ll try to press its jaws and mess it , in order to put it under pressure and test .
4) It’s the smoothest caliper you’ve ever handled in your hands .
5) It can handle small falls and beating from you , with no problem , but try to be gentle with your “jewels” .
6) It doesn’t need a “ton” of battery supplies as the cheaper calipers , need .
Does it have any Disadvantages ?
I’m still trying to find some .
If you want more options in here concerning the digital calipers , see them in this Amazon list .
Give yourself happiness , through the woodworking activity and never stop doing that .
