Customer Reviews

Chicago Brand 50001 6-Inch Electronic Digital Caliper

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I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly suprised when it arrived. It comes with a nice wooden foam-lined case, and an extra battery. It has a nice operational feel to it, not like a cheap set of plastic calipers. Only caveat is the digital display part and battery holder are plastic, and probably would crack if dropped. The rest is stainless steel, and overall I would say it's a great set of digital calipers for the money.

Greetings,

I ordered two of these unit for use in my architectural woodworking plant. The units seem well constructed, and I think they will work nicely for me.

However, someone may need to clarify the description of the case. The "wooden" case is a misnomer. One case was plastic with a woodgrain look, while the other was simply a plastic case. I would have prefered the wooden case, but c'est la vie.

This same caliper is available from Chicago Tools directly for around $60. (That's right; sixty---not one hundred-sixty---U.S. dollars.) Forewarned is forearmed.

BTW, it's a perfeclty fine cheap digital caliper; once you've owned one you won't understand how to get along without one.

I've had this set of calipers for about 6 years now and saw that I hadn't written a review. I only use them occasionally, but I'm only on my second battery and it is plenty accurate for measuring thickness and depth for my wood projects. They are easy to zero and auto-off means I don't kill the battery accidentally.

Caliper was ordered to replace a previously ordered model that had a slide about as smooth as a gravel road.

This one is very smooth and readout does not flicker. Jaws are ground smooth and parallel. I don't think you could make it any better. Just a damn good caliper for the money. Don't buy one of those cheapo $20 models you see for sale. This Chicago 5001 is a quality tool at a reasonable price.

I've had these calipers for years now, calibrating is very easy and battery life is excellent. I love the wooden case it comes with and the padding within help keep the calipers dry and damage free. I'd definately recommend this tool to anyone looking for a decent digital caliper.

These were a good pair of digital calipers, I have used them for over two years now and have had no problems what so ever. I even purchased a second pair as a gift. They even included a spare battery, which I still have not used, and considering that I use the calipers five days a week, I find this impressive.