Engineered to Fail: Comparing Starrett 1202 Calipers to Mitutoyo Digital Coolant Resistant Calipers

It's actually pretty hard to find some decent calipers when you're shopping around through suppliers. Even the most trusted brands over the years can let you down, or keep their reputation. In this video I'll compare a couple of the most trusted brands in precision measuring, Starrett and Mitutoyo. Although it is a set of Starrett dial calipers vs a set of Mitutoyo digital calipers, there are numerous things you can learn by looking at both brands and versions that can educate you on your big purchase. For things that last, I'll share my insights and experience to help you hopefully make a good decision.

As stated within the video, I have an older model of calipers from Starrett which were the 1202-6 with an all metal enclosure. They have since made a replacement as the Starrett 3202 and these have a plastic enclosure. I'm not sure if the thumb wheel is held by plastic or not. With this in mind, I've included the Starrett 120A which is the upper level full metal enclosure and what I would recommend if you have the money.

Starret 120A-6 Fully Metal Dial Calipers
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Mitutoyo Digital Coolant Proof Calipers 500-752-20
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