Russell,

Suggest you check out stock number 31-415-3:

http://www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/653.cfm

This is a swiss-made (SPI), dial caliper distributed by the Penn Tool
Company for $21.75 plus shipping.   Just got one.  Works great up to about
six inches.

Bill Fenzan
Norfolk, VA

----- Original Message -----
From: Russell Renka <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 4:56 PM
Subject: Vernier caliper


> My faithful old Vernier dial caliper has recently proven itself mortal.
> I'm in the market for a new one.  Last COA meeting, some dealers lauded
> the virtues of high-tech models, while I notice some others used the
> same old, proven Swiss technology of dial-based units.  Do some of you
> have recommendations on new v. old, and also on likely websites from
> which to choose a new one?
>
> Russell Renka
>
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