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Need recommendations for a new set of calipers. As a millennial, I prefer digital, but I can read analog :). I’m not doing high precision machining, but need more accuracy than my $5 eBay ones
 
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Need recommendations for a new set of calipers. As a millennial, I prefer digital, but I can read analog :). I’m not doing high precision machining, but need more accuracy than my $5 eBay ones

If you can afford Mitutoyo solar powered digi-calipers, by all means get them! I had a set at work that mysteriously disappeared. I think Santa needs to bring me a new set for my very own...
 
Need recommendations for a new set of calipers. As a millennial, I prefer digital, but I can read analog :). I’m not doing high precision machining, but need more accuracy than my $5 eBay ones

I've had good luck with my Neiko one off of amazon. Bought them for my capstone earlier this year and now use it for work. Haven't had any issues with accuracy so far.