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Inside Caliper

There are several types of calipers used for different measuring purposes: inside calipers have straight legs turned out at the top for internal measurements; outside calipers measure external dimensions; spring joint calipers have tensioned legs adjusted via a nut; transfer calipers can measure chamfers using an auxiliary leaf; odd leg calipers draw parallel lines with an adjustable scriber point; divider calipers consist of two pointed sticks for measuring lines and angles; and vernier calipers have a sliding vernier scale for precise linear measurement.

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Inside Caliper

There are several types of calipers used for different measuring purposes: inside calipers have straight legs turned out at the top for internal measurements; outside calipers measure external dimensions; spring joint calipers have tensioned legs adjusted via a nut; transfer calipers can measure chamfers using an auxiliary leaf; odd leg calipers draw parallel lines with an adjustable scriber point; divider calipers consist of two pointed sticks for measuring lines and angles; and vernier calipers have a sliding vernier scale for precise linear measurement.

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Inside Caliper

Inside calipers are available in the same size range as outside calipers.
They have straight legs, turned out at the top and are used to take inside
measurements.

Setting to required dimensions

To adjust a caliper to a scale dimension, one leg of the caliper should be


held firmly against one end of the scale and the other leg adjusted to the
desired dimension.

Outside Caliper

Outside calipers are used to measure the external size of an object. To


adjust a caliper to the work, open the legs wider than the work and then
bring them down to the work.
Setting to required dimensions

To adjust a caliper to a scale dimension, one leg of the caliper should be


held firmly against one end of the scale and the other leg adjusted to the
desired dimension.

Spring joint calipers

The spring joint calipers have legs pivoted on a roller and the legs are
tensioned by means of a strong bow spring. The adjustment for measuring
is made by opening and closing the legs by means of an adjusting nut.
Transfer Calipers
Transfer calipers are used for measuring chamfered grooves or flanges. A
screw attaches a small auxiliary leaf to one of the caliper legs. The
measurement is made as with ordinary calipers. The leaf is locked to the
leg. The legs may be opened or closed as needed to clear the obstruction.
The legs are then brought back and locked to the leaf, restoring them to
the original setting.

Odd leg calipers

Odd leg calipers are used to draw lines parallel to an edge. They consist of
one caliper leg and a leg with an adjustable scriber point. Odd leg calipers
can also be used to lay out the center of round stock.
Divider Caliper

It is a tool that consists of two pointed sticks joined at the top and that is
used for measuring or marking lines and angles.

Vernier Caliper

It is a linear measuring instrument consisting of a scaled rule with a


projecting arm at one end, to which is attached a sliding vernier with a
projecting arm that forms a jaw with the other projecting arm.

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