Groz 01413 8" Spring Outside Caliper, Matte Finish, with Solid Nut

This replaces a vintage set of outside calipers that were finally worn out after at least one lifetime of use before I got them. The Groz outside calipers feel very solid and works easily. First of all, the edges are all rounded -- it feels great in the hand, and no sharp edges. Metal is polished to a medium satin and the tool came covered in a nice coat of oil, so no rust. The adjustment nut knurling is sufficient for grip and not sharp - the screw itself is fine enough to get a snug slip-fit on parts (accuracy), the tension on the spring is firm but not overly tight. And the size is perfect for a shop apron pocket or just to live on the pegboard beside the lathe. Speaking of which, I might get another - one for the wood lathe, one for the metal lathe. very nice tool that should perform well and last.

I needed an inexpensive tool for wood turning. These work great. Easy to adjust but holds a set dimension well. They are well made and the tips that are key to accurate dimensioning come together precisely and are repeatable. Not for ultra precision work but great for the woodshop. Reasonable cost.

This will probably function as I need it to. Point alignment is a hair off and I don't know how that affects exact accuracy but it won't cause issues for my needs. Calipers were covered in grease out of the package! It seems to have been a machine-type grease for the threads on the adjustment arm. Way too much was applied. Otherwise good value.

I needed several small outside calipers to turn handles for woodworking tools. I will be doing 30 handles using the calipers to copy a "master". Being able to set a caliper for each diameter on the master was a great aid. I was concerned about quality given their reasonable price. But, my concern quickly disappeared upon examining the Groz calipers. The Groz 4" outside calipers worked perfectly. Great Value and they will be a useful addition to my tool set. Five Star form and function.

Nicely finished and have quality feel. There are those that complain of being covered in oil, it wipes off easily. Traditionally spring calipers are natural steel, not plated so they'll rust if not treated right. I'm sing these for wood turning so I rounded the tips a bit more.

I was really impressed by the weight and finish of these calipers. It threads so smoothly, and it is very sturdy. It should hold up for a very long time in my shop.

Buen material, y buen acabado.

Nice product, fast shipping, well packaged! Very pleased with this product, should last a lifetime! 👍

Works as well as expected in my wood working shop

I use it for wood turning, satisfied with my purchase but only need to file the tips since there were burrs but no big deal.