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If I had to purchase one caliper, it would be an 8" Mitutoyo digital, more versatile. The 6" are too short for all around work, IMHO, you will quickly
run out of "room" and you don't have to extend the jaws too far for more accurate measurements. The 6" caliper is not as accurate
at 5" or more, at the end of it's travel. When you have to measure over 5"-6", you'll wish you had the 8". Much easier to use.
The 6", you run out handle space quickly, very little beam left to hold. The 8" gives me plenty to hold, even with a 5" measurement.
Also have a 6" dial caliper. The Mitutoyo digitals are very accurate and last a long time., larger jaws than a 6" also.
run out of "room" and you don't have to extend the jaws too far for more accurate measurements. The 6" caliper is not as accurate
at 5" or more, at the end of it's travel. When you have to measure over 5"-6", you'll wish you had the 8". Much easier to use.
The 6", you run out handle space quickly, very little beam left to hold. The 8" gives me plenty to hold, even with a 5" measurement.
Also have a 6" dial caliper. The Mitutoyo digitals are very accurate and last a long time., larger jaws than a 6" also.