This review of the General Tools 1433 Fraction Plus Digital Fractional Caliper, Carbon Fiber, 3-Inch will be very short: Avoid this tool!
I have a 6" analog fractional dial caliper that it a too big to fit comfortably in an apron pocket - so I am always misplacing it. I saw this at Lowes and thought it would be handy due to the small size.
The first one barely made it out of the box before I had to return it. The sticker showing an example measurement (for shelf display) is held on with glue that is much stronger than it needs to be. While pulling off the sticker, the glass protecting the LCD popped out. I returned it and they did not have another. I bought a second from Amazon - the glue was still strong, but I was more careful and got the sticker off without incident. But within a few minutes of usage, I found that moving the jaws too quickly will cause a malfunction of the device. In some cases, it would show impossible measurements (such as -82.61 inches) or the display would continue changing values erratically when the jaws were stationary. The second unit has been replaced and I will not try again.
Save your pennies!
Chris
I have a 6" analog fractional dial caliper that it a too big to fit comfortably in an apron pocket - so I am always misplacing it. I saw this at Lowes and thought it would be handy due to the small size.
The first one barely made it out of the box before I had to return it. The sticker showing an example measurement (for shelf display) is held on with glue that is much stronger than it needs to be. While pulling off the sticker, the glass protecting the LCD popped out. I returned it and they did not have another. I bought a second from Amazon - the glue was still strong, but I was more careful and got the sticker off without incident. But within a few minutes of usage, I found that moving the jaws too quickly will cause a malfunction of the device. In some cases, it would show impossible measurements (such as -82.61 inches) or the display would continue changing values erratically when the jaws were stationary. The second unit has been replaced and I will not try again.
Save your pennies!
Chris