What is a jenny caliper?
What is a jenny caliper? |
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Jenny calipers are sometimes called odd leg calipers, oddleg jennys or hermaphrodite calipers. | |||
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A jenny caliper works in a similar way to a compass. One end is set in a fixed location, and the other is used to scribe or measure.
They are used to draw a line a set distance from the edge of a part but are also useful for locating the centre of a workpiece. Jenny calipers are primarily used with parts made of metals such as steel, but can also be used with glass and hard plastics. |
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Oddleg calipers are a cross between a divider and an outside caliper, as they have one leg of each of these tools.
For more information, see our page: What is an outside caliper? |
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Jenny calipers have either a spring joint or a firm joint. Some also have an adjustable point which increases the capacity of the tool. | |||
