Digital calipers that are not crap?

[Rwe2156]

TVR, I gave the best answer on the thread and you've ignored me completely

So, did you order that Igaging caliper yet?

 

[bob vaughan]

The semi-exposed precision rack and pinion of a dial caliper is susceptible to woodshop sawdust. Most of the time its not a problem, but there are occasions when things jam up. I didn't read that in a book either.

 

[SteveColes]

Wixey.com - Digital Calipers with Fractions - Product Info

Wixey Digital Calipers with Fractions Model WR100 - Product Info

wixey.com

Cheap and dead-on every time.

I’m with you on this.

 

[Charlie]

I have 3 of the Wixey WR100 located around the shop and just ordered another one ($39.99). Been using them for years. Also have 2 of the Wixey angle gauges. None of mine eat up batteries. I may have to change a battery every year or so. I buy Maxell 2032 on Amazon for $4.77 / 10, free shipping. They last as long as $2.50/3.00 batteries.
I have had the Wixey WR 550 readout on my planer for over 10 years. It uses 2 AAA batteries. It goes years before needing battery replacement. I just ordered another WR 550 ($89.99) because the present one is getting difficult to turn off at times. I have used it so much I think the switch is getting worn out.

 

[tvrgeek]

TVR, I gave the best answer on the thread and you've ignored me completely

So, did you order that Igaging caliper yet?

No, I ordered a Shars DIGITAL, as I was looking for a DIGITAL, not a DIAL. It is more for machine setups and my metal work where I need the precision of .001, not .01. I also work in all three number systems. It would seem to have fewer of the standard issues reported.

 

[tvrgeek]

Shars came today, with their HUGE catalog. One obvious difference is the digital head is much larger than the cheap ones, I suspect that is the same as the Starrett where some complained it's a little clumsy to to the size. $32 plus shipping so about $50 to the door.