Oshlun MTDCF-06 6-Inch Stainless Steel Fractional Dial Caliper

by Oshlun

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Our 6-inch fractional dial caliper is made of stainless steel and comes in a plastic storage case. It features a 1-1/2-inch dial that is easy to read when taking outside, inside, depth and step measurements. The dial face or bezel can be rotated to set zero anywhere on the scale and has a bezel clamp to lock the dial in place for making deviation measurements. The range per revolution is 1-inch, with an accuracy of +/- 0.001-inch, graduated in 0.010-inch on the inner ring and 1/64-inch on the outer ring. Also features a knurled thumb roller, positive lock and precision ground jaws.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012YMV50
• Item model number: MTDCF-06
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,444 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #7 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Calipers > Dial Calipers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTING, May 20, 2010

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E. Scher (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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I was really looking forward to getting these calipers, because I really liked the design of the dial. Still do actually.

Unfortunately, the rough operation and the fact that it wouldn't hold zero even ONCE in a row meant that I had to return it.

Problem list:

1. Poor machining leading to rough rack & pinion engagement.
2. A "gravelly" sensation while operating.
3. The sensation of a "hump" that the gear needed to get over as calipers were opened.
4. Operation: Close caliper & zero. Open and measure item. Remove item and return jaws to starting point. At this time the needle should be pointing exactly at the spot you "zeroed" it to originally. Unfortunately, no matter how many times I operated it and went through the procedure, the needle never returned to zero.

I'm afraid that I will have to give this tool a single star. I still like the design, but a measuring device is supposed to accurately measure. Aesthetics are supposed to be a bonus, not a sole redeeming value.

I blame myself really. I should stop being a cheapskate and just buy a Starrett.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent caliper, excellent value, December 12, 2009

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Mark D. Schnittman "mschnit" (Rocky Point, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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I have wanted a good-quality caliper for a long time, and just received this as a gift. The unit is made of stainless steel, has tight tolerances, and appears to be pretty accurate. Others in this price range are commonly of the digital type -- not that I dislike them, but the quality isn't there unless you spend an additional $50 - $75. For the money, this is the nicest one that I've seen. Time will tell if it's accurate enough for my projects, but it looks like it is. So far, I am please. Recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Purchase, March 6, 2010

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W. Watson (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this item because I am tired of using a caliper to measure something then having to convert the results from decimal to a fraction. I also wanted a non-digital caliper because every time I use a digital caliper the battery seems to be dead when I need it.

This has a scale showing fractions of an inch in 64ths which is close enough for me. It also shows the usual decimal scales we have seen before. It is made of stainless steel so it won't rust and it appears to be well made. The scales are easy to read.

You can zero the tool by loosening a thumb screw and turning the scale. Tightening the thumb screw again keeps your adjustment from moving. The tension on the moving head as you take a measurement is adjusted with a different thumb screw. You can tighten it a little to make the movement a little stiffer as you take a measurement or you can tighten the thumb screw a lot so a measurement you have set will not change.

If you buy this tool I doubt you will be disappointed.