Good digital caliper brand?

[TomG]

(01-23-2014, 06:18 PM)Arbalest Wrote: The big difference between my Mitutoyo and cheap calipers is that the display reads any change instantly. The display lags or jumps on the cheap ones I have. Maybe it doesn't affect accuracy but it sure gives confidence and makes the Mitutoyo nicer to use. The fit and finish is also much better.

I've seen that as well. On a couple of cheap ones I've had over the years, you had to be careful of how fast you moved the slide. If it skipped a lot it was noticeable, but only a little and it might not be obvious.

Ed: That's a good point. The 8" size (which I have) doesn't cost much more than the 6" size (about $20), but is a lot more useful.

Tom