Vernier Caliper Calipers Measuring Tool Micrometer Carbon Steel Inch/Metric 0-6"Range 1/128 Inch Dual Reading Scale Professional High Accuracy Met...

I use calipers primarily for woodworking and cabinetry. They measure thickness, inside and outside dimensions and depth. It is very useful for layouts of cabinets where a high degree of accuracy is desirable. The entire unit is constructed of Stainless Steel. The major parts are very strong. The units of measurement are clearly inscribed on the SS body. It is easy to read the numbers. The inside measuring jaws are very sharp at the tips and I use these to mark very accurately holes for screws and Forstner bits. I purchased this for the ability to work in millimeters. I do not believe in electronic readouts. The biggest reason for this is the failure of the electronics renders the unit unusable. If you plan to work in metals then you may want to consider spending considerably more (ie. 5X as much for Starret and its peers). This is an 8" blade that allows me to take direct measurements across an 8" board. The fit of the sliding parts is very smooth and easy to accomplish. This unit can comfortably measure accurately to within 1/1000" of an inch or 1/100th of a mm. In order to use these scales it is essential to know how to use the vernier scale. Youtube videos will keep you out of trouble. For the amount of money spent, I now own a good usable caliper that eliminates using formulas to convert mm to in. or in. to mm. The caliper can be ordered with longer or shorter blades. This one is ideal for 90% of your woodworking needs. It is a good product at an economic price.

Caliper is well built and seems sturdy. Comes with plastic carry case. Sometimes numbers arent easiest to read at awkward viewing angles.

I don't need to get the measurements down to the gnat's behind. This does a great job for general woodworking and similar uses. I don't want to worry about batteries. This does a great job.

Easy to see if a fastener lines up with a whole metric number or a fractional 1/16th. Fairly solid construction that is sold under multiple brand names. It does require the ability to add fractions in your head, so if you didn't get past sixth grade math you might consider a digital caliper.