Callipers

Callipers

Pivoted callipers are brass or steel instruments with two pivoted legs adapted to point inwards or outwards accord king to type of need. They are used for taking external or internal comparative measurements, particularly of curved surfaces or bores. Sometimes they have a locking screw and means of making fine adjustments, as when fitted with a geared quadrant.

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