Metric calipers...
02-12-13, 06:12 PM
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Metric calipers...
Anybody make a decent < $40 metric dial caliper, not plastic?
My search turned up a lot of threads about brakes!
My search turned up a lot of threads about brakes!
02-12-13, 06:18 PM
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If you're in the UK, Maplin probably sells them - I know they sell digital ones and they have all manner of other stuff like that.
02-12-13, 06:24 PM
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Most of the electronic readout calipers have a metric/Imperial switch that will let you measure in either system. Here are two examples, one cheap, one not so cheap:
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...item_id=GN-EDC
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...em_id=MT-DIGIT
Here is a metric dial caliper:
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...item_id=GN-MDC
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...item_id=GN-EDC
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...em_id=MT-DIGIT
Here is a metric dial caliper:
https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...item_id=GN-MDC
02-12-13, 06:55 PM
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Try amazon and check the reviews. Plenty of options. You could probably even get a digital for that price unless you prefer a dial instead.
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This one does metric/decimal inch/fractional inch for $21.99: https://www.harborfreight.com/6-digit...ngs-68304.html
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I have had great luck with my cheapies from Harbor Freight. I think I paid 15 dollars.
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I have this one, but the metric part is only on the ruler, not the dial... so less than 1mm increments are a guess... or a conversion.
And.... I thought it was metal but itssnot.
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02-12-13, 11:46 PM
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I have one of those plastic General ones too. Its not very accurate due to the plastic jaws and overall flexture, but its OK if you just need to know something is 22 1/2 mm, or as you show that your inflated tire is about 31mm wide.
02-12-13, 11:58 PM
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We don't have grammar checkers; I think that's the point.
02-13-13, 12:57 AM
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I got a digital one from Harbor Freight. It not great, but it works well enough for the last 6 months. It has a button to go from metric to ASA. I think I paid about $15.
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Now I'm going to have to figure out another order; I'm sure there are more things there I want but really don't need.
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In the USA, watch for sales. I have a couple from Harbor Freight, both work just fine. I also have one of their $2 plastic calipers, really only good for rough drop out measurements, bb spindles, and for taking pictures on ebay (I can show the buyer size info).
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I use one of the old type vernier calipers. Cheaper and just as accurate. Mine has dual markings in imperial and metric.
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02-13-13, 01:42 PM
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Ah...really...that hard to find?
Try www.amazon.com and search on digital calipers - lots of them
Rather nice ones for $15 with a nice case, spare battery, and free shipping
I buy them all the time for stocking stuffers....
Try www.amazon.com and search on digital calipers - lots of them
Rather nice ones for $15 with a nice case, spare battery, and free shipping
I buy them all the time for stocking stuffers....
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Ah...really...that hard to find?
Try www.amazon.com and search on digital calipers - lots of them
Rather nice ones for $15 with a nice case, spare battery, and free shipping
I buy them all the time for stocking stuffers....
Try www.amazon.com and search on digital calipers - lots of them
Rather nice ones for $15 with a nice case, spare battery, and free shipping
I buy them all the time for stocking stuffers....
I was hoping for advice on a good metal one...and as usual bikeforum members stepped up. THANKS!
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