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Caliper, 6" Outside Spring

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$6.07 $9.95 In stock

6" outside spring caliper used to measure the external size of an object.
Outside calipers are useful for transferring measurements from a workpiece to a rule. They are a flexible solution when the work has complex shapes or when measuring round stock.
These calipers have a flat leg design and open to a maximum of 6" (150 mm). The polished steel legs are easily adjusted over the entire range and adjustments can be easily fixed with a quick nut.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth ★★★★★

Finally, a caliper that doesn't slip off the workpiece while I'm transferring a measurement to my rule. The screw adjustment holds its setting firmly, which saves me a lot of frustration.

Alexander ★★★★★

Used it to check a machined shaft and the jaw tips grabbed the surface cleanly, no wobble at all. The 6-inch reach was plenty for my parts, and it transferred the reading to my rule without any fiddling. Wasn't expecting this quality for the price, honestly.

Nicholas ★★★★★

The pivot action is smooth right out of the box, and the legs hold their setting firmly when I transfer measurements to my rule. It’s a simple tool that does exactly what it should for checking outside diameters.