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CALIPER & DIVIDER sa LATHE CALIPER, DUPLICATOR & TEMPLATE sa MICROMETER x DIVIDER (MEASURING) xx MEASURING & MARKING Technique for measuring diameters uses two sliding combination squares. Pencil adaptor for spring dividers convert them into a compass for drawing circles. Designing measuring tools. Includes photograph of a shop-made wooden outside caliper and a simple two-piece plumb line protractor. Tip: Use two combination squares as a caliper to measure the diameter of an object. How to use proportional dividers. Use a framing square and a combination square in place of calipers to measure the diameter of a round object. Tip: Use two framing squares to form a large-diameter caliper. Measuring wall thickness in carvings using spring calipers and dial caliper. Thickness calipers. (1) British design built from thin Baltic birch plywood. (2) Simple unit made from heavy-gauge wire and two plywood discs. Tip: Improve sliding measuring sticks by cutting a tongue-and-groove glue joint on each stick. Using dial indicators and dial calipers for workshop setups and measurements. Tip on modifying the adjuster nut on a caliper (or divider) so you can reset the caliper to a previous position with greater precision. A basic layout kit. Well-made furniture and cabinets start with accurate layout tools. A look at the square, bevel gauge, ruler, marking gauge, divider, and trammel. Tip on using two framing squares as a large caliper. Proportional dividers. What they are and how they work. Tips on using the combination square, sliding T-bevel, and an inexpensive caliper. A round-up of measuring devices, including a caliper to make for extra large jobs. Modeling with proportional dividers. Using this tool to transfer measurements directly from a photo to your own scale. Inside and outside calipers made of plywood or fiberboard are useful in wood turning. Self-reading outside diameter shop gauge is as accurate as a machinist's caliper and gives an instant reading even when work piece is rotating. Measures 1/4" to 4-1/2". How to choose and use small vernier calipers. Pair of 6" friction calipers Tip: Use an adjustable wrench as a makeshift "caliper". Tip: Use a pair of pliers and a magnet as a "caliper" to measure inside or outside diameters. Four shop uses for vernier calipers illustrated. Wing divider (compass or dividing instrument) with 9" legs will step off spaces in excess of 12", scribe circles in excess of 24", and still do small jobs without feeling cumbersome. Precision measurements for the car restorer. Part 1. Rules, dividers and calipers. Precision measurements for the car restorer. Part 2. Micrometer caliper. Precision measurements for the car restorer. Part 3. Special automotive micrometers and the dial caliper. Precison measurements for the car restorer. Part 4. Small hole gauges, telescoping gauges, thickness (feeler) gauges, and vernier calipers. Tapered stick is used to set outside calipers in the range of 0.5" to 3.5". An adjustable wrench can serve as a small caliper in a pinch. Calipers. The tools you need when close isn't good enough. Tips on selection and use. How to use a vise as "calipers" to measure odd-shaped pieces. Proportional dividers (12" long) are made from hardwood and nails. How to make a pair of proportional dividers for sizing up a carving from a maquette. Tip: Turn a stair-step gauge for quick and accurate setting of outside calipers. Calipers. Introduction to slide and dial calipers. Tips on their use in woodworking. Double-ended caliper is useful when measuring wall thickness of turned bowls and vessels. Pillar drill (drill press) recommended to gauge the wall thickness of turned work where normal calipers cannot reach. Made to measure. Make a set of calipers from thin plywood which feature a built-in pointer and direct-reading scale. Tip: Use a 12" machinist's scale and a stick of known length to achieve more accurate inside measurements. Tip on making a large wooden caliper to measure diagonals of a frame or carcase. Inexpensive thickness calipers are made from wood and ordinary hardware. Tip on using an open-end wrench to gauge wood thickness when planing. Caliper board. A set of wooden measuring blocks and a reference strip are glued to a piece of plywood. This device speeds up the setting of both inside and outside calipers in 1/4" increments Tip: Make calipers and dividers from old hacksaw blades. Make a "giant" sliding caliper from two ordinary carpenter's squares by utilizing this simple jig. Make a simple (temporary) caliper from an ordinary rigid ruler. Dividers and calipers. A look the various styles available and tips on their use. "Caliper" for taking inside measurements requires only two strips of wood and two spring clamps. Tip on accurately measuring the diameter of a dowel or other odd-shaped item by combining a combination square and a try square to simulate a measuring caliper. | |||||||||
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