Simple To Use Hit the ON/OFF button, wipe down the jaws and whatever you’re measuring, then close the jaws all the way and press ZERO to reset the display. Hit in/mm to switch between inches and millimeters whenever you need to. For step measurements, open the caliper wide and rest the back edge of the…
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Simple To Use
Hit the ON/OFF button, wipe down the jaws and whatever you’re measuring, then close the jaws all the way and press ZERO to reset the display. Hit in/mm to switch between inches and millimeters whenever you need to.
For step measurements, open the caliper wide and rest the back edge of the sliding jaw on the upper step of your workpiece, then slide the body out until the fixed jaw touches the lower step. Read the number on the display.
The most important $25 you can spend.
- Plenty accurate for everyday tasks, especially 3D printing, woodworking, checking bolt sizes, that kind of thing.
- It handles inside, outside, depth, and step measurements in inches, millimeters, or fractions, so it covers a lot of ground.
- At this price, you won’t lose sleep leaving it rattling around in a toolbox.
- When they’re working right, most users see accuracy within ±0.001″, which is solid for the money.
- Some units come out of the box feeling gritty or stiff and need a little breaking in.
- The battery drain is a real annoyance. These things are notorious for killing batteries, sometimes even when switched off.
- Don’t expect them to hold sub-thousandth tolerances for precision work, and if you’re using calipers hard every day, a cheaper unit probably won’t keep up with a Mitutoyo or Starrett for long.
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