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Mitutoyo Calipers worth it?
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 750528" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>keep in mind that I've never owned a pair of digital Mitutoyos, but doubt there's much difference between them. I like the way you can disconnect the battery on the Starretts. But I do like the feel of the Brown & Sharpes (they feel better in my hands). But on the opposite side I like the way the part feels inside the jaws of the Starretts a slight bit better than most, but on the otherhand I like the way the part feels in the Mitutoyo dial caliper better than any of the others. Knowing Mitutoyo's build quality, and they have similar costs. I think I'd probably go the the Mitutoyos. Still I doubt anyone would hardly notice the difference between the three I mentioned. You can also add Fowlers in there and I did get the chance to use an Interrapid for about two weeks. Fowlers are just as accurate as the others, but seem to be a little tough on batteries (I've owned or used several pairs over the years, but they were all larger sized (8" thru 24"). Onething I'd really be interested in with the Mitutoyos is how there battery pack is done. If it has a screw in plug like Fowlers, I'd avoid them. Eventually you'll loose that little end cap. I've probably lost four or five of them over the years. That's the one single thing I like about the Starretts. I have one pair of digital calipers (can't remember the brand name) that you have to remove some very small screws to change the battery. If you drop the screw you may never find it!</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 750528, member: 25383"] keep in mind that I've never owned a pair of digital Mitutoyos, but doubt there's much difference between them. I like the way you can disconnect the battery on the Starretts. But I do like the feel of the Brown & Sharpes (they feel better in my hands). But on the opposite side I like the way the part feels inside the jaws of the Starretts a slight bit better than most, but on the otherhand I like the way the part feels in the Mitutoyo dial caliper better than any of the others. Knowing Mitutoyo's build quality, and they have similar costs. I think I'd probably go the the Mitutoyos. Still I doubt anyone would hardly notice the difference between the three I mentioned. You can also add Fowlers in there and I did get the chance to use an Interrapid for about two weeks. Fowlers are just as accurate as the others, but seem to be a little tough on batteries (I've owned or used several pairs over the years, but they were all larger sized (8" thru 24"). Onething I'd really be interested in with the Mitutoyos is how there battery pack is done. If it has a screw in plug like Fowlers, I'd avoid them. Eventually you'll loose that little end cap. I've probably lost four or five of them over the years. That's the one single thing I like about the Starretts. I have one pair of digital calipers (can't remember the brand name) that you have to remove some very small screws to change the battery. If you drop the screw you may never find it! gary [/QUOTE]
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