Originally Posted by
mactec54
jimmyjames1981
The digitals by far are the best, I have & use both, I would not go for the Starrett though, Mitutoyo have the best in digital bore gauges micrometers, I don't know if Starrett micrometers are made in the USA anymore
I have a Starrett 0-1 & a Mitutoyo the Mitutoyo is the better of the too to use, Fowler is ok as well
You must remember that most Digitals have both so you can read them just like a normal micrometer, from the barrel/thimble as well as the readout
It's a lot easier/quicker also to read a .0001 or better on digital micrometer
As far as being accurate, that depends on who is using them, but can be more accurate than a standard micrometer