"Tom Gardner" wrote in message
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On 11/6/2017 12:20 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
I've got a little cheap import 0-1" digital analog mic I
use all the time when +/- .001 is good enough. Its
actually very repeatable so I guess I could adjust it.
Its repeatable within a couple tenths. When I need to get
closer I check with a nearby size gage block first and
adjust for any error. Anyway, I was wondering if these
are available in larger sizes. I've seen electronic
digitals in larger sizes, but I don't recall having seen
analog digitals in larger sizes.

I've got Starrets (circa WWII or older) 0-6" that are
pretty good and a set of Companion (USA) (ok) upto 4",
but I'd like to get something a little faster. I do not
care for battery operated mics or calipers. Seems the
battery is always dead when I really need it. I really
like the analog digital. Its also faster for getting
close before I even put the mic on the part.

... and an assortment of el-cheapos.


Bite the mental bullet and embrace electronic digitals!
Just buy a bucket of batteries on eBay. Get the best
name-brand batteries, the no-name are crap.

My 6" Mitutoyo is not a battery eater! In fact, the battery
lasts a surprisingly long time and is never even turned off.