🔧 Mitutoyo 182-111 Chrome Tempered Stainless Steel Review

Can't rate the accuracy (which would be the most important attribute) but it's strong and thick and should last for years. The quality convinced me, so I also ordered the 300mm version. I have a Westcott R590-15 (15") stainless steel series that I have used for many years and they are great, but these Mitutoyo series are in a different league and the price reflects that.

Great tool for the engineering office. It's thick enough to be durable yet lightweight. The ends are precisely sharpened. The marker is easy to read and etch so I think it will be long lasting. I decided to try Mitutoyo to save some money (compared to Starrett) and I wasn't disappointed. I've only ever used their digital measuring tools (which are of course excellent) and this rule is of the high quality I've come to expect from them.

These are fantastic ranges. Great quality and no inch measurements to interfere with my metric readings. They are strong and thick (1.2mm, you can use them as thick probes!) with very precise edges, making them very good for inspecting robot gaps or gaps between metal parts with tight tolerances. I've bought 6 of these for work and home over the last few years, the black ones from Mitutoyo are excellent too. The only downside is that co-workers run away with them because they're so cool.