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Stainless steel electronic caliper with digital display and storage case

Lyman

Lyman 7832218 Electronic Caliper Stainless Steel 6 in

SKU CH-YAQM-MVP2N

Electronic caliper measures to 0.001 inch or 0.1 mm with stainless steel jaws and includes a storage case

  • Accurate to .001 in or 0.1 mm for precise measurements
  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and wear
  • Switch between inches and millimetres with one button
  • Compact 1.20 x 3.55 x 10.85 in size fits in tool storage
  • Includes protective storage case for safe keeping

Lyman 7832218 6-Inch Electronic Caliper

This Lyman electronic caliper measures inside, outside and depth dimensions up to 6 inches with a stated accuracy of .001 inch or .1 millimetre. The stainless-steel body includes an on/off switch and a button that toggles between inch and metric readouts. A fitted storage case is supplied with the tool.

Practical limits of a 6-inch digital caliper

The 6-inch measuring range restricts the tool to parts that fit within its jaw span, so larger workpieces require a longer instrument. Resolution is limited to the displayed .001 inch or .1 millimetre, meaning finer tolerances cannot be read directly. Battery life depends on usage and the on/off switch must be managed manually to preserve charge.

Upgrading from analogue vernier or rule-based tools

Users moving from a vernier caliper or steel rule gain instant digital readout and unit conversion without mental arithmetic. The jump is worthwhile when repeatable .001-inch readings speed up inspection or when switching between inch and metric drawings is frequent. Workshops that routinely measure features beyond 6 inches will need a larger model instead.

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Price $44.99
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Questions about this item

What does the .001 inch accuracy mean for real measurements?

The caliper reads to one-thousandth of an inch and 0.1 millimetre, so you can distinguish small step changes on machined parts.

How does the inch-to-millimetre switch work on this tool?

A single button press toggles the display between inches and millimetres without powering the tool off.

What powers the display and is there an off switch?

An on/off switch controls the electronic readout; the unit ships with a storage case for protection.

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