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Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
"Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper"
Staarrett is USA, they are as accurate as calipers get. Mitutoyou is Japanese, don't know if their thousanth of an inch is the same as ours.
"Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper"
Staarrett is USA, they are as accurate as calipers get. Mitutoyou is Japanese, don't know if their thousanth of an inch is the same as ours.
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
Have both, both are dial not digital...both are as accurate as a vernier caliper can be.
The Starret I bought, the Mitutoyo was gifted to me by my FIL when he retired from a QC job.
One is left alone for measuring whatever, the other is set up with a selfmade comparator installed.
Keep it clean and stored in the box. Don't toss it around or drop it, and either will serve you right....for as good as a vernier caliper is intended to be.
Between these two brands just let the price dictate the decision.......
Have both, both are dial not digital...both are as accurate as a vernier caliper can be.
The Starret I bought, the Mitutoyo was gifted to me by my FIL when he retired from a QC job.
One is left alone for measuring whatever, the other is set up with a selfmade comparator installed.
Keep it clean and stored in the box. Don't toss it around or drop it, and either will serve you right....for as good as a vernier caliper is intended to be.
Between these two brands just let the price dictate the decision.......
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
Both of the brands have "off shore" lines as well as there traditional points of manufacturer. Toyos are japan and Brazil where starett is USA and china. For reloading purposes any will work. I have used all of the above and if treated right and maintained you should not have a problem with them.
Both of the brands have "off shore" lines as well as there traditional points of manufacturer. Toyos are japan and Brazil where starett is USA and china. For reloading purposes any will work. I have used all of the above and if treated right and maintained you should not have a problem with them.
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
Starrett....American made. That's what is says on mine anyway...
Starrett....American made. That's what is says on mine anyway...
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
Many Starrett products are made in China now. You can still get American made Starrett, but you have to pay a bit more.
Many Starrett products are made in China now. You can still get American made Starrett, but you have to pay a bit more.
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
For dial calipers, I like the Brown & Sharpe. They seem smoother.
For dial calipers, I like the Brown & Sharpe. They seem smoother.
Re: Starrett Dial Caliper or Mitutoyo Dial Caliper
Well, the man did't ask what we like but ... I really LIKE my pro grade Swiss vernier caliper and B&S micrometer. But for reloading I USE Harbor Freight's Chink calipers (and mics), dial and digital, which typically can be bought "on sale" for $10-12. They are quite accurate and, if I drop 'em, the replacement cost won't put tears in my eyes!
Well, the man did't ask what we like but ... I really LIKE my pro grade Swiss vernier caliper and B&S micrometer. But for reloading I USE Harbor Freight's Chink calipers (and mics), dial and digital, which typically can be bought "on sale" for $10-12. They are quite accurate and, if I drop 'em, the replacement cost won't put tears in my eyes!
