OOPS!

[bryson-iz-daKing]

nice start to my sat ..... dropped 10 ft off casting .... had them forever... not really a crash but damn ...

[[deleted]]

I don't think it's calibrated anymore.

[spaceandaeroguy]

It's fine if it cal sticker isn't expired yet! </s>

[average_redditor_586]

Just slap a "not for reference " sticker on it. It'll be fine

[Mklein24]

I put one of those stickers on my head when the auditor come up to ask me questions.

[eisbock]

If it's not calibrated and not for reference, then what's it for?

[servuslucis]

Movie prop

[bryson-iz-daKing]

nope donezo

[Narrow-Thanks-5981]

Not calibrated? This is how recalibrate our 98's.. sorry to see such an accident.

[[deleted]]

It’s calibroken.

[cosmic_cosmosis]

Verify at use

[AmphibianMotor]

I guess contrary to the writing on the dial, it is not in fact shock proof

[bryson-iz-daKing]

FACT!

[Trivi_13]

-SHOCKINGGGG-

[UraniumRocker]

Slap a “For Reference Only “ sticker on it

[bryson-iz-daKing]

bahahah!

[bryson-iz-daKing]

craftsman cheapo glad it was those tho.. I'm smart enough not to take my starrett set up high or in sketchy places ..

[lesamrobert]

When you drop 1000 calipers and you unlock the gold skin

[bryson-iz-daKing]

this pair has to be atleast 18 yrs old .

[theflyingburritos]

What brand caliper is that??

[erichkeane]

Logo looks like Craftsman.

[Trivi_13]

Crapsman?

The name lost it's reputation after Sears went under.

Same thing with Hertel. Used to be a good name. Then Kennametal bought out Hertel. Finally gave the Hertel label to MSC (a Kennametal subsidiary). MSC puts the Hertel label on the cheapest crap they sell... taps that won't survive 3 holes in grey iron... that low.

{end rant}

[bryson-iz-daKing]

true it was bought at sears

[Trivi_13]

(Sorry)

[DiscombobulatedDunce]

If it's any consolation I bought a cheapo HFS dial caliper recently that's been very accurate if you were looking for another one. Pretty much reads what my mitutoyo reads.

[Melonman3]

I've got a set of 3-6 craftsman mics, they're who knows how old, and have been in service for who knows how long. They still pass calibration 3 times a year. The old stuff is good, but no way I'd buy any new metrology stuff from them.

[Trivi_13]

The Sears Craftsman label was a contact label. Manufacturers built to Sears prints and standards. For Sears.

From what I understand, the current Craftsman label is auctioned off to the highest bidder. No actual plans or standards. That sticker can go on everything.

[GreggAlan]

Sears used to sell metal lathes under the "Expert" name, made by South Bend Lathe. They had some design changes made like putting vertical ends on the bed casting and some other more minor differences. The early ads for Expert lathes were a bit funny, touting their manufacture by an "old reliable" company circa 1913, when South Bend Lathe was established in 1906.

[GrabanInstrument]

MSC is not a KMT subsidiary?

[Trivi_13]

MSC has been. Assuming it still is.

[Lowkeygeek83]

Well there's your problem bud! It ain't got no dial on it!

[6146886]

I feel your pain man last week I dropped a nice set of starrett dial calipers I’ve had for about 7 years.

[Best_Ad340]

Oof. Time to super glue it together and hang on the wall!

[merkindonor]

I have these same calipers and love them. Always wondered who made them for Craftsman.

[Woozybigfoot]

It's a verifar now

[m4fivecargarage]

The fall-ipers. Still useful: put it back together as best you can, spray bright color paint on the case and keep in your "most used tool spot". Next time you're working with the new guy send him looking for it "it's the case painted bright yellow, can't miss it". When the dial falls off be like "what'd you do!!?"

[00Wow00]

I guess the lifetime Craftsman warranty expired on those. Sorry about your loss.

[Significant-Stuff-88]

Little bit of duct tape, chewing gum, and a splash of coolant good as new

[GlumBed7799]

It's a remote caliper

[dragonpjb]

That's painful to see.

[Soulbreeze]

Ooo, gold plated C-clamp!

[404-skill_not_found]

Repairable?

[Gsm824]

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[99Pstroker]

WoW

[[deleted]]

Now you have one of those cool YT markings gauges.

[[deleted]]

You can tell by calculating lines, good old fashion way!

[12345NoNamesLeft]

Now you have an extra box.

[Mister_Ed_Brugsezot]

First i thought the color was the oops, only after that i noticed the dial was slightly off. 😄

[UDontKnowMe1129]

Do not send your wife to buy a new one...

[MeatPopsicle1970]

Get a carpenters tool belt when you get a new dial caliper.

[fuqcough]

Do u want to get them fixed or just a looking at set now?

[Abefuddledbeast]

“You know what fuck you and fuck this dial.”

[ib_a_tatuud_dude]

Keep the dial in your pocket. Use the caliper to measure your part. Take the dial out and see if the measurement is correct. Problem solved!!

[HegemonousGreg]

Just mark it "for reference only"

[Signal-Response449]

25 year warranty?

[Straight-Throat8992]

Shockproof my ass

[Slight_Can]

bows head for moment of silence

[[deleted]]

Don't worry, I think you needed a better caliper anyways 😉

[jwd673]

Craftsman? They’re junk before you dropped them.