05-26-2015, 06:11 PM
(05-26-2015, 06:08 PM)PixMan Wrote: Good caliper, though I'd prefer the digital electronic because they're so handy when you want to switch to metric, take differential readings, etc. A lot more money though, so I understand the reason for a mechanical dial caliper.
One major issue I have with all the makers is....why 8"?
The increments are 6", 8" and 12". Or, 150mm, 200mm & 300mm. I have a very rare NINE inch Starrett digital electronic one, and it's the only electronic Starrett tool that I love. I can't tell you how many times that extra inch has been needed. Why could they all do that, and why did Starrett discontinue it?
I also would have preferred the digital electronic one for the same reasons you do. But, as you said, it's a lot more money. Maybe it'll be a birthday gift to myself in November.
Ed