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.
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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
02-12-13, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pierce
those inexpensive metal digital calibers actually work quite well.
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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.
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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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Originally Posted by HillRider
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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Originally Posted by rydabent
And dont forget to get a metric cresent wrench to go with it!
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Originally Posted by onespeedbiker
Darn, I just ordered from them and forgot to check the calipers. Keep in mind you also get 20% off !
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.
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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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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Originally Posted by Monster Pete
I use one of the old type vernier calipers. Cheaper and just as accurate. Mine has dual markings in imperial and metric.
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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Originally Posted by ksisler
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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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
+1..................real men use Vernier. Dial and digital are for sissies and guys who need glasses.
