iGaging IP54 Absolute Origin 0-6" Digital Electronic Caliper - IP54 Protection/w Fraction Reading and Depth Base

What a search it has been, phew! I finally found a DIGITAL set of calipers at a reasonable price. The number of FAKE Mitutoyo calipers flooding Amazon and Ebay and FB Marketplace is dizzying and alarming. I found genuine Mitutoyos for $107 + shipping $15 but these were much less. So, why buy M when my need to measure is not scientific? I use these for DIY, jewelry, and fixing watches, sewing machines when I have to measure replacement parts. I love that I can switch from mm to decimal inches to fraction inches easily.Zero out at origin. There is also a stand you can set this upright, to lower the depth gauge and measure below the base. Very cool feature - check the sliding rod at the back. That is for depth gauge measuring. Comes in a nice box with new battery. Very very happy with this. My Nerdy neighbor has one too, and he recommended it. Buy with confidence.

These feel almost as good as Mitutoyos! Battery life isn't an issue and they're about as precise. Really nice for the price

This caliper is incredibly precise and reliable! The ABSOLUTE ORIGIN feature ensures no zero loss, and the IP54 rating makes it durable for tough environments. The large, easy-to-read display and smooth sliding mechanism enhance usability. Extremely accurate measurements every time—highly recommend for professionals and hobbyists alike. Excellent build quality and great value!

Overall, you get what you pay for with this caliper. I regularly use 8" mitutoyo calipers, but wanted something shorter that I was OK banging around for general purpose use, and this is a lot of value for the money. I've been using it every few days for 2 months, and feel qualified to write an honest review.First the good:+It's fairly inexpensive, so you won't feel too bad if you drop it.+It is pretty accurate (more about that later). It is accurate to the .001" tolerance specification in the certificate of calibration.+Overall, it's well built.+The back of the caliper has a fraction to decimal chart.+ there is good contrast on the LCD display+I've left the caliper "on" for long periods of time and the battery does not drain fast.+The case looks different than the picture, but allows for a cutout for a base that turns this into a depth caliper as well.Now the not as good:+The locking screw on the slide is not retained, so it's just a matter of time before it disappears without a trace. Some of my other calipers have a retaining ring so this does not happen.+The feel of the sliding is a little more slip-stick than smooth, though I have cleaned it several times.+ The directions and certificate of calibration are a little laughable... they include grammatical errors, and don't inspire confidence.+I would have preferred a clear case so I could tell at a glance if the instrument was inside or not.+As one other reviewer also found, there may be burrs on the jaws that need to be removed. I went through mine very carefully to explore why all my measurements were .001-.0035" off my expectations, and found that there was a tiny burr on the jaws that prevented it from closing all the way. I needed to very carefully deburr the edges and then used a superfine Arkansas slip stone to lightly go over the corners and faces of the inside jaw. This helped: the reading no longer wandered a bit when the jaws were pushed closed to .0000. I also verified with a light behind teh jaws that it was closed and no light was seeping through anywhere. I then checked measurements at 1.0000, 2.0000, and 3.0000" with a set of calibrated Mitutoyo carbide standards. And I then checked some random lengths with a Fowler (economy) Gage Block set (all at 70 degrees F). The results usually got me to within .0005" of the expected measurement, sometimes within .0015. This is, as stated in the certification, within tolerance, though there was a little more variability than I expected.Overall, this is good for the money. I also recommend the base that screws on and makes it a quick depth micrometer/caliper.

With this tool I was able to get my job done better because it helped me locate the FTE & Winglet settings when I would install them onto the wing , with this tool alone I was able to accomplish being more detailed with my work , normally I’d have to get an inspector to come help me locate but this tool came with precise measurements, and the slide is smooth as well , the display is great , I love that this seller includes depth gauge . 10/10 would recommend to any aircraft mechanic

Used my high dollar 1", 2" and 3" micrometer standards to check accuracy... all measurements were spot on. Very nice quality tool for everyday use around the garage for a very reasonable price!