akale15 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I am tired of relying on other people to get my fin set up, figure I should invest in my own caliper. Any suggestions on where to get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a Digital Caliper, same Caliper used on the Slot Caliper that sells for $125. This one is standard without the Slot. $45....eaj38off at aol dot com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted August 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2012 Harbor Freight has digital calipers pretty cheap. No slot, but they're not $125 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted August 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2012 I agree with @scotchipman. You'll end up buying three cheap ones and still need to get the right one. It makes it all so easy once you get some technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorskier1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Have caliper -- need caliper usage lessons! An engineer friend showed me about 5 things that I didn't know in about 2 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waternut Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm still using my 6" caliper from harbor freight that I bought on sale for $10 5-6 years ago. The 6" caliper isn't ideal for measure fin length but I make a scribe mark at 4" and measure the rest for total distance. The key to that way is ensuring you system is accurate and repeatable. Might help to verify your measurements with someone else's 8" calipers.They sell longer calipers that are just as good but I already had the 6" and it's working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted August 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2012 It would be cool for someone to make a video how to use a caliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2012 I believe this video covers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I also picked up a set of 9" calipers digital from harbor freight. I was concerned about performance but they work and repeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DW Posted August 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2012 Same on HF caliper, they work fine and are very inexpensive. Cheap to replace if it happens to go overboard! Get yourself a known block to check calibration if you feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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