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  • Author Author: wolfgangfriedrich
  • Date Created: 26 Nov 2021 8:06 PM Date Created
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What Every Maker Needs - Something analogue

wolfgangfriedrich
wolfgangfriedrich
26 Nov 2021

All those number displays make you forget to appreciate the real dimensions. An analogue caliper gives a much better sense of (small) size. It is like a ruler with a build in microscope. And it does not run out of batteries.

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https://www.newark.com/wiha/27082/analogue-calliper-dial-0-1mm-150mm/dp/51AH6598

Cheers to Santa,

 - Wolfgang.

PS: My 1st post on the new layout, I hope it works. 

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  • neilk
    neilk over 3 years ago +2
    My digital calipers runs the battery down, even when switched off!! I have to take the battery out when I'm not using it. Very frustrating. Neil
  • kmikemoo
    kmikemoo over 3 years ago +1
    wolfgangfriedrich It worked - although last night, I could not comment on your post. I just used my digital calipers yesterday. Great recommendation!
  • shabaz
    shabaz over 3 years ago in reply to neilk +1
    Mine too! : ( There's solar powered ones, bit pricey, but I might consider it one day.. on the other hand these analog ones are a much better price, and from the photo the dial looks to be a pretty good…
  • Andrew J
    Andrew J over 3 years ago in reply to shabaz

    Yes, mine too.  I junked it and bought a battery-less one.  I've not had any problems with battery life since Slight smile

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    wolfgangfriedrich over 3 years ago in reply to dougw

    They probably use less battery when they are in use. 

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    dougw over 3 years ago in reply to neilk

    I have a digital Mitutoyo that I use every day and its battery lasts about 4 years. It is truly indispensable.

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    shabaz over 3 years ago in reply to neilk

    Mine too! : ( 

    There's solar powered ones, bit pricey, but I might consider it one day.. on the other hand these analog ones are a much better price, and from the photo the dial looks to be a pretty good readable size.

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    neilk over 3 years ago

    My digital calipers runs the battery down, even when switched off!!

    I have to take the battery out when I'm not using it. Very frustrating.

    Neil

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