Harbor Freight digital caliper for $8.47

[bumpo628]

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. HF just put a digital caliper on clearance for $8.47, reg. $24.99. At my local store, there was only one left.
I checked it against my trusty ol' dial caliper and it matches exactly on small and large measurements. It even comes with a spare battery.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digital-caliper-with-sae-and-fractional-readings-98851.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_4193.jpg

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Just got off the phone with my local HF. The caliper is a factory discontinue and they are out of stock and wont get anymore.

If you want one, get it now.

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Doby45]

Other than the color it is identical to my FA..

[captaint]

I got one of their "digital" micrometers. It is accurate. I've compared it against Mitutoyo mic's and they agree. enjoy Mike

[Rocky Raab]

I had one. Every time I took it out of the box, the battery was dead.

It went on ebay.

[noylj]

The one I got for my son works "perfectly." However, the display goes from easy to read to difficult to read. Cleaning the contacts might help, but as long as we can read it, we will just keep going.

[Avery Arms]

I had one. Every time I took it out of the box, the battery was dead...

I purchased about a half dozen of their cheaper model with the plastic ruler and had the same problem, the batteries die almost instantly.

If you use calipers daily a quality pair like Mitutoyo is worth the price especially if you can find some lightly used, if you do decide to go with Chinese calipers skip the digital display and go for a dial or vernier model.


PP

[Artful]

Or just take the battery out when you put it away or buy batteries for it in bulk at Costco or Sam's Club.

[Avery Arms]

Or just take the battery out when you put it away or buy batteries for it in bulk at Costco or Sam's Club.

They use button cell batteries which are concrete soluble and tend to be expensive, much better to just get mechanical calipers.

[jmorris]

I had one. Every time I took it out of the box, the battery was dead.

Don't store them in the box, at least with the lid closed on the on/off button.

[462]

Don't store them in the box, at least with the lid closed on the on/off button.

Agreed.

[mold maker]

I bought several (HF) a couple years ago and they are still accurate and the batteries are still good.
I gave one for a gift and as far as I know it is still working.
Treat them with respect, as you would with an expensive tool, and they will preform likewise.

[Isaac]

I've had one for 4-5 years. The battery has expired once. I do not abuse it and like it enough that I bought a spare.

Isaac

[Daywalker]

I have bought a couple from HF when they have gone on sale. This has been 2 years ago and I have had no worries at all. I also have a digital mic from them. Love em... If I ever need another, I will go back to HF and get one.

I have not had any problem out of batteries either. That is interesting.

[Armorer]

I have one identical to it. The batteries it came with were a *** but after a trip to my friendly neighborhood ACE I aqcuired a good one and it has lasted me a few months now. Still has a strong easy to read display.

Armorer

[Reverend Recoil]

I picked up several shop B-grade gauge blocks off of Ebay for $5. I was able to calibrate several micrometers to 0.0005". My cheap Cabela's digital caliper's display matched each gage block exactly. If you are working to a high level of precision at home, a few gage blocks are handy to prove your measuring tools. You will rarely need a complete set. A half dozen or so between 0.250" to 3.000" may be all you need. Be sure to wring them together properly before use.

[FLDad]

The caliper is $8.47 at the store, but the page linked above mentioned the clearance price was $4.47! I printed it and took it to HF and they honored it. I bought two for give-aways to reloading friends... all for $9.10 including tax.

[bumpo628]

The caliper is $8.47 at the store, but the page linked above mentioned the clearance price was $4.47! I printed it and took it to HF and they honored it. I bought two for give-aways to reloading friends... all for $9.10 including tax.

Wow, they just lowered it! Man, do you have good timing...
Get 'em while you can. They won't be here for much longer.

[High Altitude]

The caliper is $8.47 at the store, but the page linked above mentioned the clearance price was $4.47! I printed it and took it to HF and they honored it. I bought two for give-aways to reloading friends... all for $9.10 including tax.

Thank you!!! for posting.

Picked up two at the $4.47 price.

[FLDad]

Glad you got there in time! I would have gone back today for more but my car was stolen last night... Police reports do kill a Saturday in a hurry!

[m-bear]

I have been using one for almost a year and haven't had any problems yet.