calipers

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.

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?!

Hand Tools

Bridge City Tools on Digital Calipers – “You Get What You Pay For”

Jan 14, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Bridge City Tool Works tested a $1000 assortment of calipers before coming to a solid conclusion: you get what you pay for. From their testing, one brand and model stood out amongst the rest.

Layout & Measuring

6 Inch LCD Digital Calipers for $12

Oct 18, 2009 Stuart 9 Comments

We found a 6″ digital caliper that is priced at about $12 over at Amazon. While we strongly prefer quality calipers over ones like this, cheap digital calipers are definitely better than no calipers. Included are the caliper, two batteries, and a storage case. The tool seems to be well reviewed – out of 54 reviews, 32 give it […]

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