Dai Fledermaus Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've been meaning to buy a digital calliper for some time - much more convenient than my old, imperial only, M&W micrometer. So, when I saw one in Lidl today for £8.99 I bought one, and decent enough it is too. Unusually, it's nor made in China and appears to be made in Germany. It's not intended for commercial use, but you can't go wrong for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Reynaud Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've been using one for hobby work for three years or so. It's an excellent gadget to have in the workshop, and for the price you can't go wrong. Fully qualified and experienced mechanical engineers might pick nits with it, but for the average hobbyist - no problems. Good for measuring wire, matching wood thicknesses, checking dowels size, the spacing of motor mount bolt holes and so on. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I thought they were useful - until I owned a couple. Yes certainly convenient, as long as you have a stock of batteries to hand. I had a 150 & 300mm versions, from quite a reputable company. After 2-3 months of non-use the batteries died! Then they both came up with random numbers... then the battery clip broke....after a year I binned them. Went for a vernier type, much better. Will also try a dial caliper too. Colin - pity your old M&W Mic isn't metric - or you could send it to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I found that the best thing to do was remove the battery when not in use. Bit of a pain putting it in to use the thing. Usually end up with the Mike instead if it is under an inch. I also have a dial calliper and use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I have to say that I have a couple of pairs of the Lidl Callipers*. I find that the battery life is quite reasonable, and that the replacement batteries are cheap enough from Fleabay. Plummet * Why a couple? Well I lost one, bought another, then found the first again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I use a set of cheap digital callipers that the kids got me for Xmas about 4 years ago. Only had to change the battery once. Does metric and thankfully imperial. I also still use my old and trusted mechanical micrometer. Imperial only. Forgot the Metric only callipers. Kev Edited By Kevin Fairgrieve on 18/03/2014 19:50:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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