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CALIPERS AND DIVIDERS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME

Calipers and dividers may look similar but there are many

differences between brands.
To get good quality at a fair price check the following
features for wing dividers, spring dividers, and firm joint and spring
calipers.
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Rugged legs
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Box type hinge joint
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Hardened points – to ensure the points will have
long wear life because hardened steel is a high performing material.
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Sizes available should be 6”, 8”, 12”, 18” and
24”
WING DIVIDERS /COMPASS
WING DIVIDER
Rigidity is the key feature achieved by:
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Strong spring
·
Properly made, large diameter fulcrum nut to
stop side movement of legs.
·
Legs of sufficient thickness to enhance rigidity
of the tool
·
Smooth finish on points to ensure tool performs
correctly.
·
Measuring range of spring tools is the stated
leg length range.
·
Size range-3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 18” 24”
36”.
SPRING DIVIDERS & SPRING INSIDE & OUTSIDE CALIPERS
OUTSIDE & INSIDE FIRM
JOINT CALIPERS
Rigidity is the key feature achieved by:
·
Securely made hinge joint and well-proportioned
legs
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Smoothly made measuring contacts.
·
Measuring range is much larger than size of leg
length. The outside calipers will
measure approximately 25%-30% larger diameter than leg length.
·
Size range are 6”, 8”, 12”, 18”, 24”, 30”, 42”
and 60” although larger sizes can be available.
OUTSIDE FIRM JOINT CALIPER