A tale of two dial calipers.
First to show up was this hot mess (at least it was cheap):
Mitutoyo Case.jpg (Size: 3.96 KB / Downloads: 24)
Surprisingly, the price was also good. I'm a happy camper.
Edit: I will post a thread of pictures of my attempt to fix the Mitutoyo later on. It will surely test the limits of precision I can achieve.
First to show up was this hot mess (at least it was cheap):
Mitutoyo Case.jpg (Size: 3.96 KB / Downloads: 24)
Which was promptly disassembled and cleaned up. It was crunchy before, and afterwards was nice and smooth. The thing actually changed color when I cleaned it. However, at final assembly, I slipped and broke the stem where the pointer needle attaches. Crap.
Then a few days later, this showed up. What a difference. Mostly clean and unblemished other than the name engraved on the back. Obviously well cared for, and smooth as can be. My cheap chinese made Starrett is no match for this one.
Surprisingly, the price was also good. I'm a happy camper.
Edit: I will post a thread of pictures of my attempt to fix the Mitutoyo later on. It will surely test the limits of precision I can achieve.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts