Temperature and digital calipers

No, 'cos I test them straight out of the box without touching the metal. The

Vacuum sealer $69.99.

Being able to blow hot air - priceless!

It is not a problem. The cheapest ones I have seen are $515. That is ten of the cheap digital ones and a small lathe.

Or I could just blow hot air on mine for free. And save the cost of the magnifying glass...

Ah, just found one for $81 US...

That was a storage suggestion for your calipers.

If the problem really is condensation, you would be able to use your calipers full range, out of the box without needing the hot air gun.

Seems like a smart young guy could do the same thing with a Tupperware container and a little hand vacuum pump for almost No Money.

--Winston

Dial calipers are nearly always reliable, as long as they're kept clean and not dropped. Requiring no batteries is a feature.

Readings to .001" usually aren't a problem, with reading glasses if needed.

Dial models generally have a numbered scale showing inches in tenth-inches, or mm/cm for metric models, so counting turns isn't required.

You've brought up a potential problem for many digital caliper users, I hope I remember the issue if I encounter it.

Ah, well; another decade, another diopter. ;-)

Cheers! Rich