Q: Are these calipers available as part of a set?
Yes, in addition to being sold individually, this outside caliper is available in matched sets with an inside caliper and divider of the same size, and it's made in France for Lee Valley.
05N1901 - 4" Outside Caliper
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Made in France for Lee Valley, these steel calipers have ground tips. All fittings are solid brass.
Particularly useful is the quick-adjust mechanism that incorporates a sliding speed nut. The nut engages only when it comes up against the centering collar next to the leg post. The strong spring holds any setting accurately. Black oxide finish.
Sizes indicated are maximum opening. The 4" is ideal for finer turning, the 8" size for general-purpose use and the 12" for large work.
These calipers are also available in sets containing one inside caliper, one outside caliper and a divider of the same size.
Yes, in addition to being sold individually, this outside caliper is available in matched sets with an inside caliper and divider of the same size, and it's made in France for Lee Valley.
The 4" size suits fine turning work, the 8" size covers general-purpose measuring and the 12" size is sized for large work, so choose based on the largest stock diameter you typically check.
A sliding speed nut on these Lee Valley outside calipers engages the centering collar next to the leg post for fast rough positioning, and a strong spring then holds the fine setting accurately.
The legs are steel with ground tips, and the fittings are solid brass, finished in black oxide.
| Materials | Steel legs; brass fittings |
| Dimensions | 4" maximum opening; 8" maximum opening; 12" maximum opening |
| Includes | Outside caliper |
| Color/Finish | Black oxide finish |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Outside Calipers
Made in France for Lee Valley, these steel calipers have ground tips. All fittings are solid brass.
Particularly useful is the quick-adjust mechanism that incorporates a sliding speed nut. The nut engages only when it comes up against the centering collar next to the leg post. The strong spring holds any setting accurately. Black oxide finish.
Sizes indicated are maximum opening. The 4" is ideal for finer turning, the 8" size for general-purpose use and the 12" for large work.
These calipers are also available in sets containing one inside caliper, one outside caliper and a divider of the same size.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
