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just4fun
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I am now looking at purchasing scales and need advice on what would be good for the money. I want something good, but not cheaply made.

Which is a good caliper to purchase.

Any and all information that would be helpful for me would be greatly appreciated.

Beckie
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G'day,
I went in search of a Vernier Caliper.
see this link for some terminology:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caliper

I was astonished to find them at prices from $2 to $90: plastic; cheap alloy; stainless steel - all manner of materials were available.
I bought two, for $2 each: plastic, and the other is chrome-plated.
I got the same answer every time I used them; so I may as well have saved my money.
I'd recommend the plastic: lighter to carry; nothing to rust.

With scales: go for something that uses batteries that are readily, and inexpensively replaced.

While you're out shopping, pick up a magnet: small and cheap is good. Great for detecting some forgeries.

Peter in Oz
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