Digital calipers

[LOTW]

Can anyone recommend a good brand/model? Between 2 of us we've tried 4 different ones and they're all junk! Inaccurate, finiky and falling apart. In Canada too preferably but willing to support you southern folk.

Thanks!

[bparson]

Starrett, Brown&sharpe or Mitutoyo if you don’t mind spending the dough. These were the big 3 back in the day.

[BraceMaker]

Honestly for ski set up, vernier calipers are still pretty easy.

 

I for sure prefer digital when doing machine work for doing offset or difference measurement.

 

But having a stainless vernier you can leave it on the dock or throw in the truck. Never needs a battery

[Horton]

I made the move back to dial calipers a few years ago and could not be happier. I even own some expensive digitales but 100% prefer the analog for accuracy and consistency

[bparson]

Dial calipers all the way. What I was thinking in my previous post. I’ve got both and for reliability and longevity dial is the way to go. Had the same set in my ski tool kit since the mid 90’s.

[APB]

I bought this one. It works great.

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Neiko-Digital-Standard-Conversation-Stainless/dp/B000NEA0P8

[skialex]

Mitutoyo digimatic coolant proof 8” or a Mitutoyo dial 8” caliper. They are costly but you will never have to buy a caliper again, ever.

Now if you ride Goode and want to put factory settings then you will need a slot caliper, not the best quality but very easy to use.

[vtmecheng]

I've had the same analog calipers since 1999 and it will continue to work for many years to come. Forgot digital unless you are in a machine shop.

[skibug]

Starrett 8" dial calipers....all the way.

[Bruce_Butterfield]

Here’s one comparable to mitoyta at half the price

 

https://www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOLUTE-Digital-Electronic-Caliper/dp/B00K3PZVKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=igaging+8”+digital+caliper&qid=1562012397&s=gateway&sr=8-1

[gregy]

I use the same coolant proof ones @skialex uses. Had them for several years and never had any issue.

[skialex]

Need reading glasses to use my dial caliper, can use my digital caliper without my glasses around.

[ToddL]

I've been using the same ones @Bruce_Butterfield reference for 3 years now with no complaints. Roughly $60 on Amazon.

 

I have cleaned them once using 90% alcohol: Fully open to max setting to expose the pin and slide channel mechanism. Hold with the electronics up and pour the 90% alcohol onto the slide channel and pin making sure it does NOT come into contact with the electronics. Wipe dry with a lent-free cloth. Ensure fully dry/evaporated before closing. (This process cleans the pin/slide channel for smoother operation.)

[LOTW]

Great, THANKS everyone!