WTB Mitutoyo 500-196-30 caliper

[dave300]

Looking to buy a NEW set of calipers, settled on the mitutoyo 500-196-30 but I see a wide variety of pricing from $85 ish up to mid $100’s and some inferences to counterfeiting

Any input on a best supplier?
TIA

 

[spiche]

Great choice...I've had a pair of these going on about 19 years now. Bought them at my 1st co-op job as a machinist.

Any reputable industrial supplier should be good to go.
I show a cost of about $130 on MSC. $136 from McMaster Carr.

I would be wary of amazon, especially 3rd party sellers. Prime opportunity for counterfeit.
If it is sold directly from amazon, you are more than likely good.
You could always contact Mitutoyo with your serial number after purchase to verify authenticity.

Steve

 

[ChadL]

McMaster Carr is a very reputable supplier. I’m guessing they’ll be closer to that mid $100 mark you’ve seen.

 

[plinkin]

Just bought one through Amazon once I recieved them I performed all the checks to ensure authenticity which looks to be good. I love everything about them except no auto off. I've already left them on twice. Before this I used a very decent made in china caliper it's been smooth and consistent for the few years I've had them. I bought another cheap set a year or so ago and basically got the opposite. Very good investment with the Mititoyo's.

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[1moaoff]

MSC

 

[Rthur]

Great choice, have had one for a while along with a B&S dial.

R

 

[Driftr76]

500-196-30 Digital Caliper by Mitutoyo AOS Absolute 0-6" (0-150mm)

Mitutoyo's 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper has AOS technology (advanced onsite sensor) for resistance to harsh conditions. It's the world's best-selling caliper. Measuring Range of 0 to 6

www.msi-viking.com

 

[Driftr76]

Best price I could find from a reputable site. Just bought a set Saturday.

 

[spife7980]

I went through MSI myself as well but then I bought it was 90 bucks on sale. the 111 is the highest Ive seen it from there that I can remember.

 

[ScottDWallace]

Just bought one through Amazon once I recieved them I performed all the checks to ensure authenticity which looks to be good. I love everything about them except no auto off. I've already left them on twice. Before this I used a very decent made in china caliper it's been smooth and consistent for the few years I've had them. I bought another cheap set a year or so ago and basically got the opposite. Very good investment with the Mititoyo's.

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

I leave mine on all the time. I think I'm two years on this battery. I wouldn't beat yourself up over it.

 

[plinkin]

I leave mine on all the time. I think I'm two years on this battery. I wouldn't beat yourself up over it.

It's more of an annoyance than anything, I just need to get in the habit of turning them off.

 

[ScottDWallace]

It's more of an annoyance than anything, I just need to get in the habit of turning them off.

Whatever makes you feel good.

 

[dave300]

Thanks all for the affirmation, I went the Amazon route, based off of the multiple reviews. Merry Christmas!

 

[ScottDWallace]

Some AvE for your viewing pleasure...

 

[softcock]

Some AvE for your viewing pleasure...

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I can testify to that, the knockoff draws a sick amount of current on standby just sitting on the bench . fucking sick of always walking in to use it, and the screen going into brown-out . pop in a new battery and it GTG, but for the average novice, that is the BIG tell . saying .." ChiCom knockoff "
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[Bkultra]

Random question, but I have been using the 500-196-20 for many years. Anyone know what change(s) they made with the "30"?

 

[LeftyJason]

Personally have the coolant proof version. Ip 66 I think (had for a few years). I work as a machinist and don't have to have my own tools anymore. I would recommend going with the coolant proof ones. Auto on off and always work. They are more reliable than the non coolant version. They also seem to handle being dirty better as well.

Yes they are more expensive but they last forever. You get what you pay for. Same as with scopes bipods or anything else. Don't cheap out.

And if you think that is expensive you don't know measuring instruments. Check out a 126-137. Or a mitutoyo 568. Or a fowler trimos v4. Or a mahr federal umaxum. I use those everyday.

 

[Yaremkiv]

I leave mine on all the time. I think I'm two years on this battery. I wouldn't beat yourself up over it.

Damn 2 years and still kickin?

 

[Bender830]

Damn 2 years and still kickin?

I think Im probably around that long as well now, I don't use it all day all the time but at least a couple times week for a few minutes to make sure everythings sizing right.