On 02/23/2010 04:01 PM, FujiFish1@aol.com wrote:
> Probably six or so years ago, I bought two sets of digital calipers from
> Performance Tool for about $20 each (one for upstairs, and one for the
> basement shop), and neither has given any indication that their original battery
> is showing signs of weakening. So, there may be headache replacing
> batteries every many years or so, but to me, that is a LOT easier than trying to
> read the mechanical calipers by eye, over and over again, every time I use
> it. And of course, they get most of their use on our beloved on-topic
> bikes and components. I can see zero reason to pick mechanical over digital,
> and that has nothing to do with being vintage minded, in my opinion.
True enough! Once my Vernier calipers wear out I'll buy a digital set... :)
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA