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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:
David Reed Smith on davidreedsmith.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade direct reading caliper constructed from ¼" plywood, brass sheet, machine screws and nuts, and music wire.
RATING:
(1)
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Nov 27, 2014 3:44 AM
DIYer
Not into woodturning, but this is a cool tool!
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CATEGORIES:
Calipers
TAGS:
caliper, turning
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
5
URL:
http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/DirectReadingCaliper/DirectReadingCaliper.htm


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DIY Direct Reading Caliper - comment on how to build a Direct Reading Caliper - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Nov 27, 2014 3:44 AM
Not into woodturning, but this is a cool tool!
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