Mitutoyo

Layout & Measuring

What’s the Difference Between Calipers and Micrometers

Jan 1, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s some quick information about calipers and micrometers and how they differ.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Digital Calipers

Dec 11, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

I’m a big fan of Mitutoyo digital calipers.

Reader Question

Any Recommendations for Inexpensive Calipers?

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 66 Comments

The quality of cheap calipers seems to have steadily declined and we’re wondering if there’s a moderately priced alternative.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo 6″ Stainless Steel Ruler

Sep 14, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought a new 6″ ruler, and can heartily recommend it.

Editorial

Check Out This Crazy Amazon Price Drop, and Our Discounted Price Search Widget

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I witnessed some crazy tool pricing at Amazon, and it had me thinking about our discounted tool search widget.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Japanese-Made Hand Tools

Sep 29, 2016 Stuart 58 Comments

Let’s talk about Japanese tools!

Knives

Amazon Lightning Tool Deals for 11/25/15: Mitutoyo Calipers, Paint Sprayer, No-Name Duct Tape

Nov 25, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a quick look at today’s Amazon tool Lightning Deals, which are few and far from spectacular, but maybe you’ll find 1 or 2 of the deals interesting.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Vernier Caliper

Jan 15, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Mitutoyo vernier calipers aren’t fancy, but they’re well-built, affordable, and offer reasonably high measurement precision.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Solar-Powered Digital Calipers

Sep 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Did you know that Mitutoyo makes digital calipers that are solar powered so that you don’t ever have to replace batteries?!

Layout & Measuring

What’s New in Our Tool Box: Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer

Nov 8, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

This digital Mitutoyo micrometer is the latest edition to our tool box.

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