• I bought a couple of the really cheap digital calipers, always found the battery flat when I wanted to use it, or nearly dead so the display was too dim to read. Satisfying to know the $5 non-digital one I finally bought will work like new every time, forever. Would probably spring for a spendy name-brand digital if I used it frequently.

  • always found the battery flat

    I found that, but then I just started taking the battery out after use. There was even a slot in the foam to hold it. (Which I assume is meant for a spare)

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