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selectortone wrote:I have all three main types - digital, dial and vernier. Of the three the ones I reach for are the dial calipers, as they are easy to read and don't have a battery (which runs out on my digital calipers even when they are switched off and in the case).
tabs wrote:Any recommendations on manufacturers Terry? Are the ones form Aximinster any good?
selectortone wrote:I have all three main types - digital, dial and vernier. Of the three the ones I reach for are the dial calipers, as they are easy to read and don't have a battery (which runs out on my digital calipers even when they are switched off and in the case).
tabs wrote:After a quick search I found a Mitutoyo on ebay :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Mitutoyo-Calip ... 3520235874
but it seems way way too cheap so I assume its a knock off?
Robert wrote:You can find that Mitutoyo on Amazon for £84.99 and can compare the pictures. There are subtle differences (the triangle arrow on the battery cover for a start) so it is definitely fake.
As said before I'd just buy a cheap one with good reviews on Amazon
Maybe this £16 one or similar https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MAY5ECH/ ... il_2?psc=1
reviews are OK and it has a thumbwheel and locking screw - which is good to have.
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