While not the quality of high-end (expensive) professional calipers, this caliper is a great value for someone needing reasonably good accuracy at a low cost. The all metal construction is rugged (for a caliper) and the action is reasonably smooth. I use these calipers for wood furniture construction. The specified +/- 0.001" absolute accuracy is more than adequate for my needs, and the convenience of easily switching between metric, decimal inch, and fractional inch readings is very useful. For my woodworking applications, the fractional inch readings to 1/128" resolution, with automatic conversion at integer 1/64, 1/32, and 1/16" points, is really convenient. I have checked the absolute accuracy with precision machinist's calibration blocks, and the worst error that I measured was 0.0015", which I consider very good for my needs, but may not be good enough for someone doing tight tolerance work.
I like the screw-on lid for battery that does a good job of keeping dust out of the battery compartment. The included LR44 battery (equivalent to A76 or 357A) is readily available at low cost, so battery replacement is not a problem. The plastic case is nice, but nothing special, and does an adequate job of protecting the caliper and is convenient to use. The feeler gauge set included with the 6-inch model is a nice extra, and makes the overall purchase an even better value. My only minor complaint is the decimal inch display, which uses two sizes of numerals, The two numeral sizes are OK, but the transition from large to small numerals seems odd to me. The whole integer and 1/10 inch digits are large, and the 1/100, 1/1000, and 1/1000 digits are small. For example, a reading of 1.2345 inches would show the 1 and 2 in large digits and the 3, 4,and 5 in smaller digits. I would prefer all digits except for the least significant to be large for easier reading, and only the least significant (the 5 in my example) to be small. It took me a while to get used to reading the two large plus 3 small numeral format that I feel is less intuitive (and harder to read) than a 4 large plus one small format. However, overall I was so satisfied with this caliper, that I also purchased the 8-inch version, and would recommend it to anyone wanting a low-cost, good quality, moderate accuracy, digital caliper.
Proster IP54 Digital Caliper 6inch, Vernier Caliper with Large LCD Screen, Inch/Metric/Fraction Stainless Steel Electronic Ca
4.6 | 1,144 ratings
Price: 23.65
Last update: 06-25-2024
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【Proster Vernier Caliper】With 32 Feeler gauge Set, precise resolution: 0.0005"/0.01mm, measurement range: 0 - 6" And 0 - 150mm; resolution: 0.0005"/ 1/128"/ 0.01mm; accuracy: 0.001"/ 0.02mm, our vernier meets your accuracy requirements anytime
【32 Blades Feeler Gauge】0015"/ 0.04 mm to 0.035"/ 0.88 mm, Each Feeler gauge is laser etched with inches and millimeters for easy identification; foldable for easy take and store
【Hardened Stainless Steel Caliper】Depth-measurement blade, precise internal and external measuring jaws, polished stainless jaws for smooth sliding; smart design to prevent burrs and sharp edges
【Easy Measure & Easy Read】Automatic on/off, measure inside, outside, depth and step with jaws and probe; extra large LCD screen, fraction/inch/metric conversion, for easy and accurate reading
【Good Pack Value】Extra LR44 battery included; high-grade plastic storage case; 32 blades steel Feeler gauge for better value
【32 Blades Feeler Gauge】0015"/ 0.04 mm to 0.035"/ 0.88 mm, Each Feeler gauge is laser etched with inches and millimeters for easy identification; foldable for easy take and store
【Hardened Stainless Steel Caliper】Depth-measurement blade, precise internal and external measuring jaws, polished stainless jaws for smooth sliding; smart design to prevent burrs and sharp edges
【Easy Measure & Easy Read】Automatic on/off, measure inside, outside, depth and step with jaws and probe; extra large LCD screen, fraction/inch/metric conversion, for easy and accurate reading
【Good Pack Value】Extra LR44 battery included; high-grade plastic storage case; 32 blades steel Feeler gauge for better value
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