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   BG | Sep 22, 2004 04:24pm | #1

   Buzz,

   The Rockler calipers look very similar to the Grizzly caliper combo and the same price...I got the Grizzly free with the cabinet saw.   
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   jonweis59923 | Sep 22, 2004 06:08pm | #2

   Buzzsaw....

   I bought this same caliper set about 1 1/2 years ago and was very impressed with the all heavy metal construction, extra battery and nice case.  I think it's a great buy and would recomend it to anyone in the market for an accurate and low priced precision tool.

   Jon

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   Buzzsaw | Sep 22, 2004 06:13pm | #3

   Thank you Jon, you sold me.  Do you work for Harbor Freight? (he he )...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

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   jonweis59923 | Sep 22, 2004 11:19pm | #4

   Nope! But I admit I was really surprised at the way the caliper was constructed.  Seems that "you get what you pay for" ain't always the case.

   Jon

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   Buzzsaw | Sep 22, 2004 11:32pm | #5

   Ya know Jon, I went to order them and they were taking on about $4 for Shipping and then another $6 for handling so I decided that the deal wasn't that good.  I can go to Rockler which is nearby and pick up a comparable caliper without having to wait for it to be mailed. Thanks for your help but I didn't realize what the additional charges would be until I actually had the order on my screen.Regards,

   Buzzsaw

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   forestgirl | Sep 23, 2004 01:04am | #6

   Buzzsaw, I have had those calipers for over a year now and they've been a good addition to the shop.  I checked them for repeatability when I first got them, and periodically since and have had no problems.  The action (with the little thumb wheel) may not be as smooth as a more expensive set, but as far as functionality for woodworking goes, they work great.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   CharlieD | Sep 23, 2004 01:10am | #7

   I also have a set of these calipers. I think I paid $30, and still considered it a good deal. I've been quite pleased. My only issue is that it would be nice to work in fractions rather than in decimals. At that price, I'm thinking of getting a 2nd set...

   Charlie

   I tell you, we are here to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different. --K Vonnegut