iGaging IP54 Electronic Digital Caliper 0-6" Display Inch/Metric/Fractions Stainless Steel Body

I bought these because I wanted to try them, I have some of their other tools and I really really like them, they are for woodworking. These digital calipers are right on the money, I'm rekeying my home and couldn't find the one I normally use. I had a bunch of pins that I dumped out of the cylinders and I wanted to put them back into my pin box. The first pin I tried, these were right on the money. Thought I better compare them to another set that I have, actually 2 of them. The first one was a Mititoyo DC and it was right on the money too, so I decided to try measuring the pin with a set of Harbor Freight DC's and they too agreed with the EZCal by IGaging. This digital Caliper measures in MM, In's and Fractional Inches. I was a little disappointed in the screen but after wiping it off a couple of times the gunk (probably from the manufacturing process) came right off, we were good to go. They are very solidly constructed and everything works very smoothly. To my surprise, there is even a chart on the backside of the body that is an inch to decimal. Wow, you don't find that on the higher end calipers. These even came with a really small tipped Phillips screw driver and an extra battery with some nice instructions and it rests when not in use in a very nicely padded plastic case.If you're looking for a nicely priced set of digital calipers, give these a shot, I really don't think you will be sorry you bought them, I'm certainly not. Give these a try, I'm glad I did.

I had a digital caliper that was much cheaper that I liked but the batteries would die quickly. I went looking for an upgrade and found the iGaging calipers. This caliper is a much nicer quality than my last one and the battery life is great. It is very smooth to operate and easy to read. If you want a digital caliper that won't break the bank, this is the one!

I bought mine in November of 2016, and they're still working as of September of 2024. They see use almost every day, and I've almost never had any issue with them. I hope they will serve me well into the future. This brand has my recognition as being high-end and worth every penny, for such a well-made and well-calibrated device. Before I bought these, I always said "ahh, a tape measure is good enough", but no.. These types of tools change your perception, and your life. This device is quick to power on, has good physical buttons, is very accurate and fast to obtain the measurement, and then very easy to read! If I had to pick one thing to nit-pick about, it would be the battery tray. Sometimes the battery tray gets hung up on the metal contact surfaces attached to the PCB of the display, for the negative battery connection, and I have to fight with it (gently!) to release. The tab for the negative side of the battery is very thin and fragile, and pushes up from the middle of the unit to make contact with the bottom of the battery. It comes in a very nice case, with an instructional manual, the calipers, and an IP-54 seal for splash protection against liquids and dust. Even the hinges for the case have lasted longer than I ever thought they would, being that they're a plastic. The case is friction-fit to hold closed firmly, and requires a decent amount of effort to open, using both hands, on a barely-textured smooth case surface.I am a procurer, restorer, and reseller. Sometimes when I'm making 3D replacement parts, or I'm selling something to someone (like washers or bolts) the measurements need to be exact. Just a fraction of an inch off on the head of a bolt or the thickness of a washer in a set of 4 can throw off an entire project. This tool is essential to my daily life.

Excellent quality and large lcd screen

Ok, I know that on the lower-end, some of these calipers really can't hold zero or aren't repeatable, but if you hunt around, you can find really good models, like the 6" Neiko one I originally had... and lost... which led me here to this one. I knew the Neiko wasn't 'lost' as in 'gone' but 'lost' as in 'it's somewhere in my da*n (that's 'darn' for the censors!) house.' That's why rather than ordering a second 6" Neiko, I figured since I'd find that eventually, I'd try something new, with a larger screen. If it stunk, I'd eventually find my other unit (which I did moments after placing this order BTW!) and if it was good, I'd have a spare!Simply put, this iGaging unit exceeded my expectations! ..by far!The accuracy and repeatability on this thing stay within 3/100 of a mm (usually 1 and a lot of times 0 even on repeated reads sliding back the entire length of the unit without re-zeroing!) and the screen is gorgeously big! With the triple-unit-display... mm/in/fractional in just like the Neiko (and why I tried this one... once you use fractions, you never will buy a unit without them!) but much larger, I could read it from much farther away or at greater angles without having to move the unit making for more accurate measurements because of less movement.Also, the action on the slider is buttery smooth with enough resistance that it won't move unless you want it to, but will effortlessly when you do. The edge- and depth-gauges are dead-flush. If you place this thing vertical on its head, the jaws are perfectly together and aligned and the unit is at zero with no play whatsoever, which is a lot more than I can say about other units. A nice-sized thumbwheel rounds out the design.You really will feel like this is a hundred-dollar unit (if not more) and wonder how the heck they are making them this cheap. Sure, they may not be rated for oil and grease like those units are, but that aside, this is right up there with them in every other way (except one, below!)So basically, the unit I bought to be a fall-back until I found my Neiko, actually replaced my Neiko, which now feels less in comparison.If there was one complaint that I had--and the word 'complaint' is much stronger than how I actually feel--it would be the case. While it is sturdy, and I like the translucent gray design, iGaging likes to mold their cases so there's no actual 'bottom' to them. Just the shell of the mold. And there aren't real hinges on them, rather just thin plastic that will eventually wear out (and has on another iGaging Digital Indicator that I bought). The other thing is there's no padding in the case either. While it's formed to fit the device, there's still enough play that it rattles around in there. Granted, that's an easy fix with some adhesive-backed felt from a craft shop, but still, it's a shame that it's not there considering Neiko has their simple 'hollow shell' case with an actual hinge, and a form-fitted foam insert inside to protect the unit better than this one does, especially since again, you're really going to feel like this thing is a high-quality, precision device and you're going to *want* to protect it more for that very reason.Still, the unit itself is just so freaking good that even with that case issue, it has no bearing on this still being a five-star review. I've got my eye on iGaging and will definitely be considering them over others. (BTW, their $30 Electronic Dial Indicator here on Amazon has the exact same quality... the unit is excellent... the case, not so much.)