Measuring
Our picks for measuring that punch above their price.
Measuring
0-12" Electronic Depth Micrometer Set
Shars' electronic depth micrometer set with interchangeable rods — measures depths and steps out to 12" at a fraction of premium-brand pricing.
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6-12" Outside Micrometer Set
A 6-12" outside micrometer set with .0001" graduation and solid metal frames — covers the larger sizes where premium-brand mics get expensive fast.
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6" Premium Digital Caliper, Carbide-Tipped Jaw
Carbide-faced jaws shrug off wear from rough or abrasive stock — a real step up that still costs a fraction of premium-brand money.
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6″ Dial Caliper (303-1315)
Shockproof stainless dial caliper reading to .001″. This is where Shars' value really shows for everyday shop measuring.
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Aventor 12" Large-Screen IP54 Electronic Caliper
Shars' Aventor 12" digital caliper — big easy-read screen and IP54 coolant/dust resistance. The larger caliper sizes are where premium brands get expensive, so the value really shows here.
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Aventor 6″ Digital Caliper
Shars' house-brand digital caliper and a Practical Machinist favorite for the money — long battery life and about .001″ resolution. The caliper you reach for on jobs where you would never risk a Mitutoyo.
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The cheapest way to keep a drill cutting clean is to resharpen it, not replace it. We recondition HSS drills by mail from our shop in Perry, OK — flat-rate, fast turnaround.
Dull drills slowing you down?
The cheapest way to keep a drill cutting clean is to resharpen it, not replace it. We recondition HSS drills by mail from our shop in Perry, OK — flat-rate, fast turnaround.
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