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Fowler 52-008-706-0, Premium Dial Caliper With 0-6" Measuring Range (White)

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Brand Fowler
Material Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 9.6"L x 3.4"W
Range 6 inches
Measurement Accuracy Exact

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  • ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: This dial caliper has an accuracy of ±0.001" and is the perfect caliper measuring tool for machining or household/DIY measurements
  • 4 MEASURING CAPABILITIES: This dial caliper can be used to measure inside and outside dimensions, depths, and steps and includes 2 sets of jaws and a depth rod
  • KNURLED LOCK: Features a knurled lock screw that holds the sliding jaw in position when required; a covered rack helps prevent dirt and debris from entering it and a thumb-operated fine adjustment roller allows for one-handed use
  • DIAL GRADUATIONS: The dial hand completes one revolution every 0.1" and features a white dial with 0.001" graduations; the beam has engraved 0.10" graduations with a large, easy-to-read dial
  • SET INCLUDES: [1] Premium Dial Caliper, instruction manual, and storage case

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 3.4 x 1 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 52-008-706-0
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Tools
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fred V. Fowler Company, Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0014DEXNM
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 626 ratings

Product Description

The Fowler High Precision 6" Premium Stainless Steel Dial Caliper has a covered rack that helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the gearing and could produce measurement errors. This caliper is used for measuring inside dimensions (ID), outside dimensions (OD), depths, and steps. The hardened stainless steel components, including the beam, measuring surfaces, rack, gears, and depth rod, offer improved corrosion resistance, increased accuracy, and increased product life. Self-contained movement eliminates gear misalignment, while the dual pinion drive mechanism reduces wear on the rack and pinion. An adjustable dial enables zero setting. Spring loaded, shockproof gearing offers increased accuracy over standard gear configurations. Backlash is the amount of clearance between mated gear teeth in the caliper controls that prevents the gear teeth from jamming. The base measurement is taken from the long beam, which provides the initial whole measurement in inches or centimeters, and added to the dial reading, which provides fractional measurements in inches or millimeters. A locking mechanism provides the ability to take differential measurements for determining the difference in measurements between two objects. Fowler, an American company, manufactures premium inspection and measurement instruments like electronic indicators, calipers, bore gages, and micrometers. The company, founded in 1946, is headquartered in Newton, MA.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
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    Customers like the performance, accuracy, value, and ease of use of the dimensional measurement caliper. For example, they mention it works well, the dial is easy to read, and the measurements are consistent. Some appreciate the smoothness, and quality. Opinions are mixed on alignment.

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    96 customers mention83 positive13 negative

    Customers are happy with the quality of the tools. They say it's well built, easy to read, and accurate enough. Some say it is the best caliper in the business.

    "...them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...This caliper appears to be of equal or better quality so I expect many years of service from it...." Read more

    "...But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice...." Read more

    "...But, never expected this set for under $40 to so well built! It's a great heavy set that is very consistent. Great buy!!!" Read more

    52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

    Customers find the tool to be an outstanding product for the price. They say it's a great buy for somebody who really needs a tool. They also mention that it'll last for a long time.

    "Outstanding product for the price. I use them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...A touch of class if anything.Worth the money for this tool. Automatic loss of one star as it is made in China." Read more

    "...It's a great heavy set that is very consistent. Great buy!!!" Read more

    "very accurate easy to read good price for the quality." Read more

    51 customers mention46 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the caliper. They mention that it is well-made, has pinpoint accuracy, and provides consistent readings.

    "...I went back to this dial and like it a lot. It's always accurate and after several months of use it's a pleasure to take it out, measure something..." Read more

    "...For my reloading needs its plenty accurate and I think I made a good choice...." Read more

    "...This caliper is very accurate if you know how to use it properly.They even included very good directions for people that don't know how to use it...." Read more

    "Accuracy based on test blocks seems correct. Jaw parallelism is perfect. Yes the bezel is blue as other reviews show...." Read more

    37 customers mention33 positive4 negative

    Customers like the performance of the dimensional measurement caliper. They mention that it works well, doesn't feel cheap, and has zero problems so far. Some say that it's a good tool and a very well received gift.

    "...I use them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...Works great, has good feel to them, better than my old calipers did." Read more

    "...It has worked flawlessly for her despite being utilized by many unskilled students." Read more

    "...machinist I would opt for a higher caliber caliper, these work great for occasional use where accuracy of .001” or less is acceptable." Read more

    28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

    Customers like the smoothness of the tool. They say it runs smoother, has a tight but smooth feel, and is accurate. Customers also mention that the dial numbers are razor sharp.

    "...It has a tight but smooth feel to it and feels like it was put together very well...." Read more

    "...It now moves smooth from 0 to 5 inches with the last inch a little tight...." Read more

    "The movement action was quite stiff when I first got it but it's loosened up significantly...." Read more

    "...It runs smoother, Dial numbers are razor sharp. The case can be opened & closed with one hand, which is a plus." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the tool easy to use and read. They appreciate the digital readout and the good directions provided for beginners.

    "...But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice...." Read more

    "...They even included very good directions for people that don't know how to use it. I'm very pleased with it." Read more

    "...The research is absolutely correct. The heft, the ease of reading, the cleanliness of the instrument reminds you you have something very special in..." Read more

    "...I love the digital read out...." Read more

    12 customers mention4 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the alignment of the tool. Some mention that it's a great dial caliper, accurate, and has good quality metal. However, others say that the measurement graph under the dial does not line up in the jaws of calipers, they have trouble keeping the bezel aligned on zero, and the dial is not perpendicular to the gauge. The jaw and beveled edge are not in alignment and the vernier does notline up with the dial.

    "...has become too tight to use the roller, and I have some trouble keeping the bezel aligned on zero...." Read more

    "...It runs smoother, Dial numbers are razor sharp. The case can be opened & closed with one hand, which is a plus." Read more

    "The calibers are always a strain to read. The jaw and beveled edge are not in alignment. The are offset by ~.060,...." Read more

    "...I found the caliper to be pretty smooth. The Caliper is not as nice as the Mitutoyo caliper but then again it cost several times more...." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the material of the tool. Some say it's stainless steel and solid, while others say it was made in China and broke off when they opened it.

    "...I am extremely pleased with the purchase of this quality, stainless steel tool...." Read more

    "...The only down side is that it's made in China." Read more

    "The nice thing about this caliber is it stainless steel for the little bit that I use it for it works great...." Read more

    "...They are however stainless, which means they can be used on Nuke jobs and they are cheap, which means you won't worry about destroying them like..." Read more

    Nice quality as expected, but bulky
    4 Stars
    Nice quality as expected, but bulky
    Accuracy based on test blocks seems correct. Jaw parallelism is perfect. Yes the bezel is blue as other reviews show. Overall a fine product.Only one thing makes this less than ideal, they for some reason added a plastic housing for no reason I can determine. See pictures, highlighted in red to distinguish what appears to be a bulky add on.
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    Joseph B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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    Outstanding product for the price. I use them in a very tough environment and the perform very well.
    Great instrument!
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    QDuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Typical Fowler excellent quality and accuracy.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
    Style: CaliperVerified Purchase
    Accurate, typical Fowler quality. Not much else to say except that it's pretty rugged too. I previously had a Craftstman dial caliperthat wore out and was replaced with a lesser known brand, digital caliper. The digital caliper was problematic, often needing a second reading to feel confident about the first and batteries had short life as caliper was stored in a cold garage. I went back to this dial and like it a lot. It's always accurate and after several months of use it's a pleasure to take it out, measure something once and put it back feeling confident the reading was correct. My Craftsman caliper was nearly 40 years old. This caliper appears to be of equal or better quality so I expect many years of service from it.

    One note: Many of the sales sites show this caliper is a sturdy, heavy plastic case with cushioned liner. The case supplied is a actually a more flexible, look-through plastic with plastic lining. The lining is the type of plastic that after a few years cracks and falls apart. You also need two hands to open the case, an inconvenience that I don't like.
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    Andrew Dean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
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    I was a machinist for 3yrs out of high school, working within .002 tolerances and am now in the automotive industry, so I have used expensive to cheap calipers. Now i'm getting into 3D printing and wanted my first "clean" pair - and always have preferred gauge over digital. Fowler is well known, as the old-head machinists would always have a pair they never let anyone else borrow and kept pristine. Of course there are more expensive ones out there, but these do exactly what they're meant to with precision, and just feel awesome in the hand. I do wish they maybe came with those 1'' machined cylinders for proof of accuracy/checking, but that's just me being extra as they can be adjusted with the jaws shut fully.
    Can't go wrong with these!
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    todd
    4.0 out of 5 stars It is a very nice tool
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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    I use Starrett at work. For home, it's mostly woodworking, so I don't need Starrett. But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice.
    The caliper that I received is slightly different from the product photo - mine has a blue bezel and blue "Fowler" logo as shown in the attached. A touch of class if anything.
    Worth the money for this tool. Automatic loss of one star as it is made in China.
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    todd
    4.0 out of 5 stars It is a very nice tool
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
    I use Starrett at work. For home, it's mostly woodworking, so I don't need Starrett. But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice.
    The caliper that I received is slightly different from the product photo - mine has a blue bezel and blue "Fowler" logo as shown in the attached. A touch of class if anything.
    Worth the money for this tool. Automatic loss of one star as it is made in China.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality for the $
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022
    Style: CaliperVerified Purchase
    I've worked in quality for over 20 years. And, I've used allot of precise measuring equipment. I wanted a new set of calipers for reloading but didn't want to pay $100 plus for a good set that would last. I've used Fowlers before. But, never expected this set for under $40 to so well built! It's a great heavy set that is very consistent. Great buy!!!
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    trek988
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality better than I expected.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014
    Style: CaliperVerified Purchase
    I had been using my central tools caliper for the past 16 years. For the first 6 years I had it I used it when I was a mechanic and then for the past 10 years it had been used for my reloading hobby. I've tried other calipers and never liked the way they felt so I kept going back to my central tools caliper. It stopped holding zero and I had no choice but to replace it.
    I wasn't sure how I would like this but based on some of the other reviews I ordered it and I'm surprised at how much I like it. It has a tight but smooth feel to it and feels like it was put together very well. I've set it down a little harder than I should have a couple of times and its held its zero without issue. For my reloading needs its plenty accurate and I think I made a good choice. If I was going to fault it for anything it would be that I think the box it comes in should be nicer and have more padding.
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    Richard L. Wills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very accurate, if you know how to use it.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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    Arrived in a better quality case than others I've had. The caliper was already zeroed out of the box. I checked the accuracy by measuring a 1 x 2 x 3 setup block,of which I had checked the 1" with a Starrett 0-1 mic that measure to 0.0001" and the Fowler calipers measured exactly the same when using a magnifying glass. This caliper is very accurate if you know how to use it properly.They even included very good directions for people that don't know how to use it. I'm very pleased with it.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great tool
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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    My last Fowler dial caliper I bought 30 years ago. Good quality
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    John Short
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2023
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    A very well made caliper, tight, accurate and comfortable. I would say it's worth more than the cost compared to higher priced calipers yet does the same job. Excellent tool
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    RAS_
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vernier
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 6, 2018
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    Llegó en tiempo y en buen estado. Tiene buena calidad y funciona correctamente. La escala es bastante legible y opera suavemente.
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    B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020
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    So far they seam every bit as good as my high priced models purchased in the past
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    NOE A.
    1.0 out of 5 stars MALISIMO PERO DEMASIADO
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2020
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    ES UN PRODUCTO QUE SE VE BIEN EN FOTO....PERO REALMENTE CUANDO LO TIENES ES DE MALA CALIDAD....PERO MALA, ES AJUSTE DEL RELOJ QUE ES LO MAS IMPORTANTE NO ES BUENO....NO SIRVE.....NO SE PUEDE AJUSTAR CUANDO LO LLEGUES A REQUERIR.......NO LO COMPRES AUNQUE LA MARCA ES DE FAMA ..... NO SIRVE....COMPRE DOS....Y LOS DOS SON IGUALES DE DEFECTOSOS.....
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great item
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2020
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    love it
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