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Need 12" digital caliper

 

Hey guys.? I'm in need of a 12" digital caliper.?? I have a Mitutoyo 6" that is excellent, but their 12" calipers are upwards of $470 or so.?? There are many cheaper variants (Fowler, Inzise, Accusize, etc.).?? Can anyone recommend a decent one??? Some of these cheaper calipers have flimsier bodies and thinner calipers.? The flexible bodies can cause a variance in measurement.?? I would love a stainless steel variant, but let me know what you think.
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-Aaron Inami
 

I am in the same boat. Well, maybe I “want” a 12”, or “could sure use” a 12” caliper rather than actually need one. I am looking forward to responses.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
 

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I am very happy with shars. I wanted one with 2032 battery and large digits. I know there is another Shars model and I was struggling between them but I like what I ended up getting. Smooth movement and reasonable price. Did not know they come with 4 decimal points.


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Imran Malik
IAM Wood Creations

On Apr 6, 2025, at 5:16?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote:

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Hey guys.? I'm in need of a 12" digital caliper.?? I have a Mitutoyo 6" that is excellent, but their 12" calipers are upwards of $470 or so.?? There are many cheaper variants (Fowler, Inzise, Accusize, etc.).?? Can anyone recommend a decent one??? Some of these cheaper calipers have flimsier bodies and thinner calipers.? The flexible bodies can cause a variance in measurement.?? I would love a stainless steel variant, but let me know what you think.
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-Aaron Inami

 

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?I am very happy with shars. I wanted one with 2032 battery and large digits. I know there is another Shars model and I was struggling between them but I like what I ended up getting. Smooth movement and reasonable price. Did not know they come with 4 decimal points.


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Imran Malik
IAM Wood Creations

On Apr 6, 2025, at 5:16?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote:

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Hey guys.? I'm in need of a 12" digital caliper.?? I have a Mitutoyo 6" that is excellent, but their 12" calipers are upwards of $470 or so.?? There are many cheaper variants (Fowler, Inzise, Accusize, etc.).?? Can anyone recommend a decent one??? Some of these cheaper calipers have flimsier bodies and thinner calipers.? The flexible bodies can cause a variance in measurement.?? I would love a stainless steel variant, but let me know what you think.
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-Aaron Inami

 

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I have the??unit which I love, but I wanted something less precious for everyday “burner” type use. ?So I just recently bought this one from Amazon, which is fine. ?One of the things I like about it is that the battery cover is held in place by a tiny screw, so it’s less likely to fly off into the bowls of the shop never to be found again.


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On Apr 6, 2025, at 2:47?PM, imran via groups.io <imranwoodshop@...> wrote:

?I am very happy with shars. I wanted one with 2032 battery and large digits. I know there is another Shars model and I was struggling between them but I like what I ended up getting. Smooth movement and reasonable price. Did not know they come with 4 decimal points.


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Imran Malik
IAM Wood Creations

On Apr 6, 2025, at 5:16?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote:

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Hey guys.? I'm in need of a 12" digital caliper.?? I have a Mitutoyo 6" that is excellent, but their 12" calipers are upwards of $470 or so.?? There are many cheaper variants (Fowler, Inzise, Accusize, etc.).?? Can anyone recommend a decent one??? Some of these cheaper calipers have flimsier bodies and thinner calipers.? The flexible bodies can cause a variance in measurement.?? I would love a stainless steel variant, but let me know what you think.
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-Aaron Inami

 

Aaron,
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You are going to love having a 12" caliper in the shop but don't think it stops there? ? One day you will be at an estate sale and say "Ooh, what's in that big box over there? ?Is that a 16" caliper? I probably need that!" ? Came in handy when I was measuring my J/P head the other day but I couldn't directly measure the entire shaft. ? Now I want a 24" one. ? It's a slippery slope my friend. ?you have been warned?
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-Rusty

 

This is the one I use: ?
I also have the 4" and 6" versions and for the money, they are hard to beat.
Steve

 

Purchased an Absolute Origin digital caliper not long ago from Chipsfly...believe they also have 12"+ versions.??
Kamal Patel
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I saw most of the ones recommended here but bought Shars because IP54 construction was important to me. Shars DPS is an absolute origin as well. It doesn’t not require origin resetting once it is set.

Imran Malik
IAM Wood Creations

On Apr 7, 2025, at 9:21?AM, KRPatel via groups.io <kamalsonal@...> wrote:

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Purchased an Absolute Origin digital caliper not long ago from Chipsfly...believe they also have 12"+ versions.??
Kamal Patel
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Igaging makes low cost decent quality measuring tools.? 12" on Amazon is $86.? Has a "2 years" warranty.

 

Thanks Imran, I had forgotten about Shars!
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Thanks for all the suggestions.?? Out of all of them, I liked the Shars IP67 model the best and ended up ordering one (plus a couple of accessories):
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-Aaron Inami

 

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Aaron,

I wanted IP67 but could not justify it. Hope you like it.

Imran Malik
IAM Wood Creations

On Apr 7, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote:

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Thanks Imran, I had forgotten about Shars!
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Thanks for all the suggestions.?? Out of all of them, I liked the Shars IP67 model the best and ended up ordering one (plus a couple of accessories):
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-Aaron Inami

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