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Reddit mentions of Anytime Tools Dial Caliper 6" / 150mm DUAL Reading Scale METRIC SAE Standard INCH MM

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Reddit mentions: 11

We found 11 Reddit mentions of Anytime Tools Dial Caliper 6" / 150mm DUAL Reading Scale METRIC SAE Standard INCH MM. Here are the top ones.

Anytime Tools Dial Caliper 6
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    Features:
  • Dial face reads in both inch (black) and metric (red).
  • Hardened stainless steel throughout.
  • Inside, outside, step and depth measurement.
  • Raised sliding surface prevents wear and defacement of graduations.
  • Covered, stainless steel rack.
Specs:
Height3.5 Inches
Length1.1 Inches
Number of items1
Width9.8 Inches

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Found 11 comments on Anytime Tools Dial Caliper 6" / 150mm DUAL Reading Scale METRIC SAE Standard INCH MM:

u/Kaborshnikov · 4 pointsr/reloading

Been using these for a while. High quality, not too expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5XJW7I/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Scale is difficult. A good digital scale is expensive, but possibly one of the best investments you can make if you care about precision reloading at all (I love my A&D FX 120i). If all you are doing is loading plinking ammo or are only shooting at close ranges, then go with a charge master or something relatively cheap that can do plus/minus 0.1 grain.

I use a L.E. Wilson trimmer. It's not the best if you are trying to do high volume loading, but it makes precise and repeatable trims.

https://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/case-trimming/case-trimmers/stainless-case-trimmer-kit-w-micrometer-platform-sku749013150-45573-99538.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-shopzilla-_-749-013-150&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=connexity&utm_campaign=itwine&utm_content=749-013-150&gclid=Cj0KCQiAheXiBRD-ARIsAODSpWPhI6PReWraUEHeW7cNETYpcbAFR4hteGyleJIBhsDWZI1gH2falkwaAsJdEALw_wcB

u/DrNebula · 2 pointsr/MechanicalEngineering

Personally I don't like digitals at all, but it's super nice to be able to convert from inches to mm with one button. Then I found this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B5XJW7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1427332609&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=dual+dial+caliper&dpPl=1&dpID=41ksrwxDk8L&ref=plSrch

A dial caliper that reads out both! Bought it immediately and I love it.

u/MrBrian22 · 2 pointsr/reloading

I always recommend getting analog calipers instead of the digital ones. That way you don't have to worry about batteries dying on you, and in my experience, the analog ones give much more consistent readings.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5XJW7I

I would also suggest that you skip the Hornady case trimmer, and go ahead and upgrade to something like the Frankford Arsenal Prep center.
https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Case-Trim-Prep-System/dp/B00HS7JEB4
Yes, it's $100 more, but after doing about 50 cases by hand, you'll be ready to get an electric trimmer, and then you'll just have the $75 manual trimmer sitting there unused (unless you plan on trimming straight-walled cases) The Frankford prep center would also give you a chamfer/deburring tool, and primer pocket cleaners, and you can simply get a military crimp remover for it like this. https://www.amazon.com/RCBS-Trim-Military-Crimp-Remover-LG/dp/B0063IDEK6 that would fit right in the prep station (which could be a big bonus if you get into military 7.62x51 brass)
As far as dies, I like the Lee dies, and if you want "precision rifle" rounds, then go ahead and get the four die set, so you get both a full length resizer and a neck sizer die. I also like Lee dies because they include the shell holder and they have the crimping die seperate from the bullet seating die (but that's personal preference)
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Reloading-Ultimate-Rifle/dp/B00HAN37H8/
Lastly, I can't speak for the Hornady Neck Turning Tool, but I would suggest not getting that yet, and putting that $100 towards the prep station. I don't have experience with neck turning, but I really don't think it'll give you that much added accuracy.

u/oddpour · 1 pointr/Silverbugs

If you do, go non-digital if you're a "use it one a month if I'm lucky" type with them - the batteries tend to die when they sit unused for a long spell and they use those small round batteries you just never have lying around. Nothing sucks like needing them to measure and the battery is dead (given that was the only time you'd wanted to use them in 2 months) - the ones I use are really expensive for you (35 USD here, 85 GBP there - eesh) but as an idea: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5XJW7I

u/lazyear · 1 pointr/reloading

I don't see a set of calipers listed. I have a pair of these that I like. Will be useful for trying to get the right seating depth/case length you want, especially for precision rifle.

u/PlausibIyDenied · 1 pointr/EngineeringStudents

A nice pair of calipers - lab ones are often in short supply/not great.

Something like this

u/Kbgrae · 1 pointr/XCarve

I know it's not digital, but once you get used to reading it, you will get much better results. No batteries to fuss with and it does dual measurements. I absolutely love the accuracy of this caliper.

https://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools-Caliper-Reading-Standard/dp/B00B5XJW7I?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

u/lampii · 1 pointr/Multicopter

I recommend analog ones which never requires those pesky tiny batteries

u/NotARocketSurgeon45 · 1 pointr/Tools

I'm a weekend warrior so my knowledge is a little limited, but I also share your "buy good hand tools" philosophy.

I've had good luck with the Kobalt ball-end hex wrenches, but I know a lot of people swear by Bondhus and some of the less "big box store" brands. Do NOT buy Pittsburgh allen wrenches, the smaller ones especially are made from parmesan cheese.

Crescent Wrenches:

One thing I do know is adjustable wrenches. If there's one tool that I cannot stand to be cheaply made, it's a crescent wrench. DO NOT buy a crescent wrench from the big box store. Stanley, Pittsburgh, and Kobalt all fall well within the "chinese nut lathe" category.

My two favorite brands are Bahco and ChannelLock, neither of which you can usually find in US stores. Don't buy Bahco on Amazon, you have to be careful and buy from one of their official distributors, and save the proof of purchase, or you get no warranty. I've got a few Bahcos and a ChannelLock and all are so well made that they could just about be used as a light duty vise. Neither are US made, but ChannelLock is made by Irega in Spain (buying ChannelLock is WAY cheaper than buying name brand Irega wrenches) and I think Bahco used to be made in Sweden but may also now be made in Spain.

IMO, for 6" and 8" adjustable, Bahco makes the best in the world, just make sure you buy from the proper channels or they won't honor their warranty. Any bigger than that (10" and up) and Bahco starts getting real pricey, so I'd go ChannelLock.

If you find yourself doing plumbing in tight spots, ChannelLock makes a line of "WideAzz" stubby adjustable wrenches with really wide jaws, and they would be awesome for working with big valves in tight spots and stuff like that. When I changed a water heater in my apartment I was really wishing I had one of those.

Pliers:

Also, ChannelLock pliers are US made and have a really good warranty. There are a few things Knipex makes better (eg the pliers wrench) but in general, I save a lot of money by going ChannelLock instead of Knipex, and I support US manufacturing in doing so. I haven't used Knipex to compare, and from what I can tell the mechanism on the Knipex Cobras is a little tighter just by nature than the ChannelLocks, but check the prices, sometimes ChannelLock is WAY cheaper.

Also, ChannelLock makes the coolest snap ring pliers ever. Just buy a pair next time you anticipate encountering snap rings. Last snap ring pliers you'll ever need, they have multiple jaws with different angles, and a switch to go from internal to external mode, for about $20 on Amazon. It's one of those "you don't often need it but when you need it, you NEED it" items.

Measurement:

Also, if you think you'll ever need to make any measurements beyond tape-measure precision, I'd buy a set of these calipers. I'm sure plenty of people will say these are not truly precision tools, but if you're not a machinist, it's hard to justify the cost of a Mitutoyo or a Starrett. However, I personally own a pair of these, and they are very nicely made and worlds better than the Pittsburgh and other no-name Chinese ones. I don't make satellite parts for a living, but I do use them to check diameters and bolt sizes and such. They're very rigid and the fit and finish is good. My favorite part is the SAE/metric dial. It's the convenience of being able to measure both inch/metric, without the hassle of keeping batteries around for a digital caliper. No "oh no, the battery is dead", they're always ready when you need them. For somebody who only occasionally needs to do precision measurement, IMO these are a really nice "keep it in your toolbox and when you need it, you'll NEED it" item.

u/scotscott · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

These bad boys have no current of any sort, read when they're off, and the display brightness even auto adjusts to your environment.