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01-24-2013 | 03:52 AM

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RCDAD34

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Old thread, but how are the calipers holding up?
A harbor freight is nearby and was going to pickup a 6" set for 20.00.
I would use them 2-3x a month.

01-24-2013 | 04:30 AM

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sschultz

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Originally Posted by RCDAD34

Old thread, but how are the calipers holding up?
A harbor freight is nearby and was going to pickup a 6" set for 20.00.
I would use them 2-3x a month.

Check Amazon. I bought a 6" for $35 and its really nice. Brand name is True Power. Read the reviews. They all seem pretty good.

01-24-2013 | 07:33 AM

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King DORK

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I have the Kobalt from Lowes and the Harbor Freight model. They both work great. Got the Harbor Freight model for 9.99 with a coupon.

01-24-2013 | 07:50 AM

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PROMODVETTE

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For the kind of stuff we would be measuring the $20 ones would be fine.

01-24-2013 | 07:55 AM

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Joel Lagace

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Originally Posted by PROMODVETTE

For the kind of stuff we would be measuring the $20 ones would be fine.

Think thats the set ROAR used to use....

01-24-2013 | 08:06 AM

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PROMODVETTE

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If you are just measuring shocks, bearings, shims, etc etc the $20 are fine. If you are measuring wire on your motor with calipers you are way out of your league.