The 9 Best Tool scales (2023 reviews)

The mitutoyo origin point is capable of outshining several other scale featured in this list in overall features. This thing is worth the money solely by the fact that you don't have to re-zero red out every time you do a measurement. It can be used in fields such as metalworking, mechanical engineering, machining, carpentry, and medicine. The build quality is fantastic with great buttons, knob and ergonomics. The quality and repeatability is superb.

The built quality is far superior to the calipers you can find in typical home. These things are widely counterfeited.

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High quality and works as it should, no problems
Easy to read, nice feel, name brand quality
Solid feel, tight response to the thumb roller
A must for any serious engine builder

Best With handle: Mitutoyo Tool scale

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Next on the list, we've got yet another scale that manages to win our hearts. It's the mitutoyo tool scale and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient scale you can buy. This caliper works great, very accurate and reliable, the only con is it has no auto off. It allows integration into statistical process control and measurement systems. It is used to take inside, outside, and step measurements. It can be used in fields such as metalworking, mechanical engineering, machining, carpentry, and medicine.

The electronic caliper measures inside, outside, depth, and step values for versatility and includes a protective case and sr44 silver oxide battery. It is electronically generated and displayed on a digital, high-resolution screen as a single value. These are solid steel construction and slide very smoothly. It allows either absolute or incremental measurement readings. It will last a life time with decent care.

Why We Like This:

Easy to slide back and forth
Metric and standard, can be switched with the press of a button
Very accurate, easy to use, and easy to read

Best For getting The right angle: Starrett Tool scale

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The starrett tool scale's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This tool is great for finding complicated angles and quickly getting the miter cut angle. It is easy to open and close to a specific angle but holds that setting firmly so it can be transferred to a saw blade or miter guide. It provides perfect accuracy for miter cuts. It is great for measuring angles, especially for crown molding.

It is a tremendous timesaver, and accurate enough to get you very close to the true angle you need to cut. It is well made and very useful, especially with trim molding and almost anything that requires an angle on the sliding miter saw. The best features are, you can read these tools instantly, they are durable, non digital, and they don't need batteries.

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Excellent at determing angles and miter cuts
Operates smoothly, and holds a reading/setting without moving
Excellent tool for woodworkers especially when cutting moldings and other angle wood cuts
Great tool to assist with crown molding and many other types of work

Best For home shop: anytime Tools Nice Tool

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Anytime Tools has been making great scale for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. For regular daily uses, it is a very good tool, accurate and affordable. It offers increased accuracy over standard gear configurations. The Basic plastic case provides form-fitting foam interior, cut to shape, and the latch holds it closed pretty well. It can probably scratch easily plus measures things very accurately. The Good-size dial reads out in inches and millimeters, and the ink along the slide rack is nicely visible.

This is a nice, battery-free replacement for it, and has both metric and SAE measurements. It comes with a padded protective case to keep the tool in when not in use. The accuracy of the rack and dial gears is superb.

Why We Like This:

Very solid feeling and much easier to read than vernier calipers
Well made, precision instrument will measure inside, outside & depth
Perfect if you're looking for non-digital caliper in metric and english
Nice plastic hard case with foam interior

Best For everyday measurements With easily visible markings: Tambee Tool scale

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The tambee tool scale is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily purpose. It is great for junk drawer, glove box, or wherever you may need to measure something inside/outside/depth etc. The slide is very loose, but moves smoothly. It is used for freshwater mussel surveys. The white with black markings selection is rather a creamy colored plastic with clear black graduations. Pushing harder sheared it off, and this model opens to 157 mm.

It is good for everyday measurements with easily visible markings. It is used for scale photos to select a solid color for best contrast. These will do the job in the hands of someone that knows how to use one.

Why We Like This:

Better than more sensitive electronic calipers
Less fragile, and of sufficient accuracy
Accurate enough for a slide caliper

Best For hobbyist level Use: Qfun Tool scale

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate scale. The qfun tool scale is exactly that - it's a simple scale that hits all the right notes. This Qfun 6 Inch Digital Micrometer Waterproof Electronic Vernier Caliper is well-crafted from stainless steel and pleasure to use as well as a welcome addition to any workshop. It's super handy and super easy to measure just about any small object with an accuracy of a fraction of an inch or mm. The weight is perfect, solid and sturdy.

The overlooked step function of the caliper allows you to utilize the back step of the caliper to measure as well. It is easy to read, is a good tool for carpenters, and more convenient to work. This set is well constructed, easy to read and comes in a cool blue plastic box for storage. This is a handy little tool, and comes with a nice carry case and a spare battery which is always nice. The included hard case fits nicely and helps to protect the device's accuracy.

Why We Like This:

Has a quality metal feel as well as very smooth operation
Excellent for metal, too precise for wood
Solid, all metal, thick and heavy, operates smoothly
Great, easy to read display, large lithium battery, and is very accurate

Best For determining correct Size beads: Walfront Tool scale

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The walfront tool scale is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily purpose. It is a vintage style sliding gauge vernier caliper ruler of beautiful appearance. It can measure the OD of many pipes and is small and light. It is made of high quality brass, strong, non-magnetic and durable, and can be used for long time. The double scale vernier caliper has high precision, it would be a great measuring tool for your daily use.

There are both mm and inch scales on the vernier caliper, more convenient to carry, so you can simply keep it in your bag. It is easy to read and accurate. The caliper measuring tool is light in weight and convenient to carry, so you can simply keep it in your bag.

Why We Like This:

New and hot release
Good brand reputation

Best For jobs: anytime Tools Tool scale

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The anytime tools tool scale is capable of outshining several other scale featured in this list in overall features in its price range. A tool like this needs more protection than a simple bubble bag. It is made with swiss machinery that is regularly used to make high-end hand watches. It is equipped with dual heavy duty springs to control anti-backlash. It is the amount of clearance between mated gear teeth in the caliper controls that prevents the gear teeth from jamming. It is a mitutoyo copy in that the rack is covered and has the teeth pointing down to help prevent dirt and debris getting into the teeth and affecting readings.

It offers increased accuracy over standard gear configurations. It is much more sensitive to dirt than a good industrial grade digital or vernier caliper. They are perfect for jobs where the tolerance is plus or minus.

Why We Like This:

Great replacement for digital calipers on the fritz
New and hot release

Best For Price: Amtast Tool scale

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The amtast tool scale's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. Nearly zero-error lever dial gauges make your measurements perfect. It is made of 7 jewels. The range is actually a little over +/- 10 thou, before you hit the stops. It has high quality brass main bodies with high resistance to magnetism which provide long-term use. The padded case makes it easier to pack and store the parts. It is easy to read with a large dial.

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