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Homemade Direct Reading Caliper


Direct Reading Caliper
 
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TOOL:
Direct Reading Caliper
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Bob Hammond on mimf.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade direct reading caliper fashioned from cherry, brass, hair barrette, and a golf tee.
RATING:
(2)
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Apr 19, 2015 8:00 PM
DIYer
That's a great combination of materials used in creating a measuring instrument.
Apr 19, 2015 4:45 PM
Altair
Interesting type of caliper. First time I saw one of this design.
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DIY Direct Reading Caliper - comment on how to build a Direct Reading Caliper - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Apr 19, 2015 8:00 PM
That's a great combination of materials used in creating a measuring instrument.
Altair says:
Apr 19, 2015 4:45 PM
Interesting type of caliper. First time I saw one of this design.
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