Digital caliper (6-inch)
A handheld measuring tool with digital readout that measures thickness, diameter, and depth to 0.01" precision. Switches between metric and imperial units instantly.
What to look for
- 16-inch (150mm) measuring range covers most craft and repair work
- 2Stainless steel construction resists wear and cleans easily
- 3Clear LCD display and one-button unit conversion
- 4Zero-setting function to measure differences between two points
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- Plastic jaws that flex under light pressure
- Models without protective cases (exposed in a toolbox damages accuracy)
Used for: checking wood thickness for joinery · measuring pottery wall thickness · verifying symmetry in handmade objects · sizing small hardware or fasteners
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