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Lawrie · 11-30-2014, 05:39 PM

I,m going to buy a bore gauge ,to measure my rods and bores,I borrowed one from a mate and they make measuring so much easier than using telescopic gauges and a mike.
I know that mitutoyo make rurally good quality stuff (expensive),but see that there is a brand called FOWLER on Ebay, they seem a lot cheaper ,
would any one have any knowledge of the fowler ones.
I,m thinking fowler maybe a western brand ,but you know how the Ch------ work.
Thanks Lawrie

modela4shane · 11-30-2014, 05:49 PM

Starrett or Goodson. Very good quality

quickchange34 · 11-30-2014, 07:39 PM

I use a Mitutoyo it has given me good service over the years. Fowler is a
cheaper made unit. It may work for you if you don't use it a lot.

Fordestes · 11-30-2014, 08:09 PM

I've used quite a bit of fowler stuff with good sucess, although I am retired and don't do any outside work anymore. If I used it often I would invest in a good unit that will outlast the off brand, I am a Jouneyman machiist ,the job is only as good as the quality you put into it.

34fivewindow · 11-30-2014, 08:36 PM

Bought mine from Goodson. and like it.

al pa. · 11-30-2014, 08:39 PM

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google Lufkin tools,very good quality.

JWL · 11-30-2014, 10:22 PM

I have both Fowler and Mitutoyo (and others) and in the right hands they all do the same thing. I like the Mitutoyo better than Fowler but maybe because I paid so much more for them?

Mike B · 11-30-2014, 10:53 PM

I know Fowler used to be good quality, but might want to check to see where they are made now.

I have a set of dial bore gauge made in some eastern country,repeatable, but over all size measurements are off...even worse when I use the spacer, so I have to use my good calipers to double check things, but did save a lot of money, and didn't have to sleep at a Holiday Inn

The wooden box is nice though!

11-30-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	bore gauge I,m going to buy a bore gauge ,to measure my rods and bores,I borrowed one from a mate and they make measuring so much easier than using telescopic gauges and a mike. I know that mitutoyo make rurally good quality stuff (expensive),but see that there is a brand called FOWLER on Ebay, they seem a lot cheaper , would any one have any knowledge of the fowler ones. I,m thinking fowler maybe a western brand ,but you know how the Ch------ work. Thanks Lawrie

11-30-2014, 05:49 PM	#2
modela4shane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 165	Re: bore gauge Starrett or Goodson. Very good quality

11-30-2014, 07:39 PM	#3
quickchange34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: charlottesville, Va. Posts: 589	Re: bore gauge I use a Mitutoyo it has given me good service over the years. Fowler is a cheaper made unit. It may work for you if you don't use it a lot.

11-30-2014, 08:09 PM	#4
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 931	Re: bore gauge I've used quite a bit of fowler stuff with good sucess, although I am retired and don't do any outside work anymore. If I used it often I would invest in a good unit that will outlast the off brand, I am a Jouneyman machiist ,the job is only as good as the quality you put into it.

11-30-2014, 08:36 PM	#5
34fivewindow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, Calif. Posts: 403	Re: bore gauge Bought mine from Goodson. and like it.

11-30-2014, 08:39 PM	#6
al pa. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pgh.pa. Posts: 321	Re: bore gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) google Lufkin tools,very good quality. Last edited by al pa.; 11-30-2014 at 08:40 PM. Reason: added very good quality

11-30-2014, 10:22 PM	#7
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: bore gauge I have both Fowler and Mitutoyo (and others) and in the right hands they all do the same thing. I like the Mitutoyo better than Fowler but maybe because I paid so much more for them?

11-30-2014, 10:53 PM	#8
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: bore gauge I know Fowler used to be good quality, but might want to check to see where they are made now. I have a set of dial bore gauge made in some eastern country,repeatable, but over all size measurements are off...even worse when I use the spacer, so I have to use my good calipers to double check things, but did save a lot of money, and didn't have to sleep at a Holiday Inn The wooden box is nice though!