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Serious question, has anyone tried those cheap digital calipers from the harbor freight?

I blew $12 on a pair last month just to see if they'd hold up for quick measurements on a cabinet job in Greenville. Honestly, they worked fine for the first week but now the battery door is loose and it keeps shutting off mid-measure. I'm thinking about just dropping $40 on a Mitutoyo instead - has anyone made that jump and felt it was worth it?
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wesley_adams
@the_faith is right. I went through the same thing. I bought a cheap set from a big box store and after about two months the display started flickering. I finally bought a Mitutoyo and it hasn't given me a single issue in over a year. It just works. The battery lasts forever and the feel of the slide is so much better. You'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner.
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parker183
parker18324d ago
My Mitutoyo is 3 years old and still on the original battery. That alone sold me. Cheap calipers are just disposable junk in comparison.
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the_faith
the_faith25d ago
Jump on the Mitutoyo, you will NOT regret it.
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