I've decided I might upgrade my old vernier caliper to a digital or dial
caliper. This is for light hobby use.
1. Which is preferred- digital or dial? Digital seems easier to use
but I worry about how long electronic tools such as this will last. I
don't want to put it in a drawer and pull it out a year later only to
find that it doesn't work anymore.
2. I notice that Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, Harbor Freight all sell both
types. Harbor Freight is quite a bit cheaper, and has a wide range of
reviews. Should I buy one of these or search ebay for the occasional
deal on a better brand? and what brand(s) should I look for to get
quality at a reasonable price?
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