Mitutoyo Caliper Bezel

[imashooter2]

That's why I prefer dial calipers. Easy to read and they don't need a battery.

It had been almost 40 years since I messed with reading a Vernier caliper when I got dragooned into helping one of my uncles downsize, then he passed away before he could move, so I got to help finish cleaning out his house. He had several sets of Vernier calipers; all plastic unfortunately, I won't throw them away, but plastic? Really?

Robert

I have an ancient Starrett vernier that I was given by the foreman at the shop I started at. Used it for about 8 months before I could afford a dial of my own. I haven’t had it out of the box in years. Your kids will throw those plastic calipers out when they settle your estate. I’d wager without one bit more use on them than when you put them on the shelf.

[country gent]

I have a set of 24" Starrett vernier calipers that have the points in them or setting trammels and dividers, That dates them. They never failed to pass certification. The life and usefulness of these tools is amazing. Even the mentioned mititoyos were probably purchased new in late 70s early 80s, so 40 years use on them.

Putting a few dollars into a caliper or other tools is a good investment.

Where a lot of calipers fail inspection is the variation between the 4 measuring surfaces, inside, outside are normally good the depth rod is okay but the fixed jaw to slide depth measurement is off.

[GregLaROCHE]

I need to invest in a metric dial caliper. I’m tired of the digital one I have often not working because of the battery.