Durable electronic vernier caliper

[dann2707]

Seem to be getting through these at a stupid rate due to grinding dust potentially getting in and me spending less than £20 each time.
Does anyone know of a set that's good, durable and able to withstand a general workshop environment?

Thanks

 

[Gouldy]

Seem to be getting through these at a stupid rate due to grinding dust potentially getting in and me spending less than £20 each time.
Does anyone know of a set that's good, durable and able to withstand a general workshop environment?

Thanks

Yeah, analogue ones like the pair I have

 

[dann2707]

Yeah, analogue ones like the pair I have

Would take me about 30 odd minutes to read it

 

[Gouldy]

Would take me about 30 odd minutes to read it

Takes 2 minutes if that, battery will never go flat either.

 

[dann2707]

Takes 2 minutes if that, battery will never go flat either.

Definitely 2 minutes too long. I need to see it on a display hence the bit in the title that says electronic.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Mitutoyo 😂

 

[dann2707]

Mitutoyo 😂

They the best? Why the laughing face out of interest? Recommend any particular model?

 

[Gouldy]

Definitely 2 minutes too long. I need to see it on a display hence the bit in the title that says electronic.

😂 all that says to me is that you don't know how to read them.

 

[dann2707]

😂 all that says to me is that you don't know how to read them.

You know what you posted on the other thread about people being a bit of a dick to you? And you're blaming it all on social media? You not reckon it's how you come across on here with comments like that?

Give your head a wobble before replying to people's threads that are asking for genuine advice 👍🏻👍🏻

 

[Gouldy]

You know what you posted on the other thread about people being a bit of a dick to you? And you're blaming it all on social media? You not reckon it's how you come across on here with comments like that?

Give your head a wobble before replying to people's threads that are asking for genuine advice 👍🏻👍🏻

😂

I've never posted anything about people being a dick to me, wtf?!😂

You're a hobbyist welder, why'd you need to rush when taking measurements?

You asked a question, I gave you an answer. You didn't like the answer I gave because you can't read analogue verniers. Instead of admitting that you cant read analogue verniers, you get all excited and go on the defensive.

I don't need to wobble anything before I give genuine advice because genuine advice is exactly what I gave.

Suck it up, butter cup

 

[Louis]

Mitutoyo are the best but you get the price tag associated with them. Really nice calipers to use

 

[dann2707]

😂

I've never posted anything about people being a dick to me, wtf?!😂

You're a hobbyist welder, why'd you need to rush when taking measurements?

You asked a question, I gave you an answer. You didn't like the answer I gave because you can't read analogue verniers. Instead of admitting that you cant read analogue verniers, you get all excited and go on the defensive.

I don't need to wobble anything before I give genuine advice because genuine advice is exactly what I gave.

Suck it up, butter cup

You're always posting in chit chat and you posted a long post the other day saying everyone is nasty wah wah wahhhhh with your little violin out.

Your advice is absolutely not what I was asking and you know it.

No wonder you get on with absolutely no one on here 😂😂😂😂👍🏻

 

[Gouldy]

You're always posting in chit chat and you posted a long post the other day saying everyone is nasty wah wah wahhhhh with your little violin out.

Your advice is absolutely not what I was asking and you know it.

No wonder you get on with absolutely no one on here 😂😂😂😂👍🏻

I think you've got me confused with some else pal.

Anyway, as I mentioned; My advice was exactly what you were asking and you're throwing a tantrum because you can't read analogue calipers. That's fine. Why don't you just say that's why you want to stick to digital instead of being weird and going off on one for no reason?

You're buying digital calipers and they're getting knackered with dust etc. Buy analogue ones and problem solved.

 

[botfch]

Mitutoyo or Starrett but going to cost ££££ But they are mega accurate and real nice quality.

Might be overkill but I doubt you would ever need to replace them.

 

[dann2707]

I think you've got me confused with some else pal.

Anyway, as I mentioned; My advice was exactly what you were asking and you're throwing a tantrum because you can't read analogue calipers. That's fine. Why don't you just say that's why you want to stick to digital instead of being weird and going off on one for no reason?

You're buying digital calipers and they're getting knackered with dust etc. Buy analogue ones and problem solved.

Oh yeah it was in the going out thread. And then your comments about why doesn't everyone spend money on a motorbike instead of cars 😂😂👍🏻

Nooo I'm buying s**t and cheap vernier calipers with zero dust ingress protection hence me wanting to buy some good quality ones 👍🏻

and no offence but if you read my initial reply to you properly ALONGSIDE my original post title you'd fully understand what I am after 👍🏻👍🏻 open your eyes "pal"

 

[Gouldy]

Oh yeah it was in the going out thread. And then your comments about why doesn't everyone spend money on a motorbike instead of cars 😂😂👍🏻

Nooo I'm buying s**t and cheap vernier calipers with zero dust ingress protection hence me wanting to buy some good quality ones 👍🏻

and no offence but if you read my initial reply to you properly ALONGSIDE my original post title you'd fully understand what I am after 👍🏻👍🏻 open your eyes "pal"

Yawn.......

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

They the best? Why the laughing face out of interest? Recommend any particular model?

Was joking because they're like £300+

 

[Clio_fool]

Mitutoyo are good. We've a 6" one at work that's old and battered, I dropped it in the coolant trough and we machine cast iron so it's had more than it's fair share of dust to contend with.

The thumb wheel snapped off, that aslo happened to my 12" ones at home which rarely get used🤷‍♂️.

500-196-30 ABSOLUTE AOS Digimatic Caliper 0-150mm / 0-6"

Large and clear LCD readout. The ZERO/ABS button allows the display to be Zero-Set at any slider position along the scale for comparison measurements. This button also allows return to the absolute (ABS) mode for displaying the true position from the origin (usually the jaws-closed...

www.hroberts-di.com

 

[Louis]

Mitutoyo are good. We've a 6" one at work that's old and battered, I dropped it in the coolant trough and we machine cast iron so it's had more than it's fair share of dust to contend with. View attachment 1454082
The thumb wheel snapped off, that aslo happened to my 12" ones at home which rarely get used🤷‍♂️.

500-196-30 ABSOLUTE AOS Digimatic Caliper 0-150mm / 0-6"

Large and clear LCD readout. The ZERO/ABS button allows the display to be Zero-Set at any slider position along the scale for comparison measurements. This button also allows return to the absolute (ABS) mode for displaying the true position from the origin (usually the jaws-closed...

www.hroberts-di.com

We've so much mitutoyo equipment at work its mad. Do not want to add up the value! Think we just plunged a grand or so into one and most of the cost was in the stand for it with a granite bed . Madness but fantastic quality!

 

[Clio_fool]

We've so much mitutoyo equipment at work its mad. Do not want to add up the value! Think we just plunged a grand or so into one and most of the cost was in the stand for it with a granite bed . Madness but fantastic quality!

I got the 12" vernier free when I left Vickers. The place was shutting anyway so they didn't need it any more 😂.

 

[dann2707]

Thank you for the suggestions guys

Really appreciate it. Looks like that's the one for me

 

[iimushroomzii]

Seem to be getting through these at a stupid rate due to grinding dust potentially getting in and me spending less than £20 each time.
Does anyone know of a set that's good, durable and able to withstand a general workshop environment?

Thanks

Put them back in the case when you're not using them?

 

[bozothenutter]

Philosophical question....
If they are digital, are they still Vernier calipers, or just calipers?

 

[Andy_con]

you can spend a lot on digital calipers and you get what you pay for.

have a look on a site called cutwel, its where I get my milling cutters from. they have a whole range including waterproof ones. not cheap though

 

[Andy_con]

IP67 Waterproof Digital Caliper - 1118 Series (Insize)

The 1118 Digital Vernier Caliper is the best selling Insize IP67 caliper, with inside and outside measuring jaws. Available with or without thumb roller for fine adjustment and high speed measurement. The Caliper is made of stainless steel for longer tool life and durability from machine shop...

www.cutwel.co.uk

 

[Andy_con]

if you are feeling flush?

ABSOLUTE IP66 Ceramic Jaw Carbon Fibre Digital Caliper - Mitutoyo (552 Series) | Cutwel - Measuring Tool Supplier

 

[GrahamS]

I got mine from lidl 10 years ago and it's still going strong

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[JimF]

I can get Mitutoyo 6” digital calipers for £84. As accurate as you’ll ever need. Industry standard.
Alternatively Moore & Wright are cheaper and almost as good.

 

[Flob]

Did you get any calipers @dann2707

I've been dead happy with a Facom digi caliper out of RS, has lasted me a couple of years now while previsouly I was going through a Mitutoyo each year (nicked, broke, lost etc.). The battery lasts longer than the cheap Mitutoyos and its absolute so you don't spend ages measuring something up only to find you never zeroed it properly 🤦‍♂️

 

[Jekyll]

I have a facom one too and it seen great. I also have one from aldi at £8 and thats been good also, although doesn't feel as smooth as the facom one.

 

[Usr117063]

Bump! Im looking at some facom ones, are these the ones you guys have?

Facom 1300EA Digital Vernier Caliper Gauge Metric/AF 150mm Capacity

Pocket-size caliper to be used in the workshop. Accuracy: 1/100th - 0.01mm. Digital display for easy reading (resolution 0.01mm). Measurements:…

www.primetools.co.uk

 

[Flob]

Bump! Im looking at some facom ones, are these the ones you guys have?

Facom 1300EA Digital Vernier Caliper Gauge Metric/AF 150mm Capacity

Pocket-size caliper to be used in the workshop. Accuracy: 1/100th - 0.01mm. Digital display for easy reading (resolution 0.01mm). Measurements:…

www.primetools.co.uk

No thats some new cheaper feeling version. I bought one recently and didn't like it. I'll grab model number off mine in the morning.

 

[Usr117063]

No thats some new cheaper feeling version. I bought one recently and didn't like it. I'll grab model number off mine in the morning.

Thanks, I can go up to 100 if it makes all the difference.

 

[Jekyll]

I have this one at home and is in excellent condition and will be for sale as I don't use it, if your interested?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00331QMYG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

@ZachB

 

[Flob]

That's my one, they are really nice to use a loads better than the newer one you linked Zach.

I would buy that if I were you.

 

[Clio_fool]

Found my 6" vernier the other day. Still in as new condition after nearly 30 years.

Never had a new battery either 😉😂.

 

[McGherkin]

I guess it's because I'm a machinist but I'd always take an analogue jobby over a digital one that will, no matter what you do or buy, eventually end up full of coolant.

 

[Louis]

I guess it's because I'm a machinist but I'd always take an analogue jobby over a digital one that will, no matter what you do or buy, eventually end up full of coolant.

Mitutoyo absolutes.

 

[Clio_fool]

I guess it's because I'm a machinist but I'd always take an analogue jobby over a digital one that will, no matter what you do or buy, eventually end up full of coolant.

And then micrometer over vernier if possible. Although all our equipment at work is out of calibration so a tape measure will do!

 

[McGherkin]

Yup, if you want accuracy you get the mics out. If you want to quickly check stuff then a vernier.