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Started by DrDesmo, March 20, 2009, 08:49:55 AM

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DrDesmo

March 20, 2009, 08:49:55 AM
Hey gang -

Just saw this on HarborFreight - I usually only buy their stuff for "disposable" tools  ;)  But ... If you're looking for a set of calipers for measuring things on the bike or for service work, these can't be beat.  I've had mine for a year or two and they work great, and are very accurate.  They're made by the same OEM that makes Bluepoint stuff ...

$10!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257

Adam
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angler

#1
March 20, 2009, 09:57:51 AM
+1

I bought a set a couple of months ago and have been impressed with their quality and accuracy for their price.
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DucDucGoose

#2
March 20, 2009, 02:18:54 PM
thanks for the link, just bought one  ;D
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junior varsity

#3
March 29, 2009, 05:26:13 PM
Wow. I'm all over this.

ajw85

#4
March 30, 2009, 06:47:14 AM
Just for informative purposes,
this is the Snap-On digital caliper; notice any similarities to the Harbor Freight digital caliper?
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=86436&group_ID=1142&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257

MrFryMoto

#5
March 30, 2009, 09:54:35 AM
i have the exact same caliper - but it's a "stanley"

works fine - except the battery cover pops off every now and then


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gregrnel

#6
March 30, 2009, 10:18:56 AM
I'm a "hobbiest" CNC'er and have purchased numerous calibration type stuff from HFT, never disappointed. I have a pro CNC buddy with a set of micrometers that he spent $1200 on for really high tech precision work, he said my $20 set from HFT was nearly as accurate, forgot the exact number , but it was a 10th of a human hair per inch or some shit like that. 
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OverCaffeinated

#7
March 30, 2009, 10:27:41 AM
Quote from: gregrnel on March 30, 2009, 10:18:56 AM
I'm a "hobbiest" CNC'er and have purchased numerous calibration type stuff from HFT, never disappointed. I have a pro CNC buddy with a set of micrometers that he spent $1200 on for really high tech precision work, he said my $20 set from HFT was nearly as accurate, forgot the exact number , but it was a 10th of a human hair per inch or some shit like that. 

Do you take CNC requests?

I also have a set HFT calipers, $30 I think. Sure there accurate, but I measure for a living and nothing can beat Mitutoyo on quality. HFT calipers feel like there gonna fall apart in my hand.
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