When the caliper cannot be removed from a thickness, a filler can be used. The distance must be subtracted from the total distance to obtain the desired thickness.

Caliper with Filler

When the caliper cannot be removed from a thickness, a filler can be used. The distance must be subtracted…

Inside calipers are used to measure hollow objects or internal holes.

Inside Caliper

Inside calipers are used to measure hollow objects or internal holes.

For very accurate measurements micrometer calipers are used.

Micrometer Caliper

For very accurate measurements micrometer calipers are used.

Outside calipers are used to measure solid objects.

Outside Caliper

Outside calipers are used to measure solid objects.

Transfer the caliper to a scale to receive measurement.

Reading the Inside Caliper

Transfer the caliper to a scale to receive measurement.

Transfer the caliper to a scale to receive measurement.

Reading the Outside Caliper

Transfer the caliper to a scale to receive measurement.

The transfer caliper is provided with a false leg which is set so that the caliper may be opened and then brought back to the same position after removing from the casting.

Transfer Caliper

The transfer caliper is provided with a false leg which is set so that the caliper may be opened and…

For very accurate measurements vernier calipers are used.

Vernier Caliper

For very accurate measurements vernier calipers are used.

Measuring with a vernier caliper.

Vernier Caliper

Measuring with a vernier caliper.

Compasses with curved legs, for measuring the caliber, or diameter, of round bodies.

Calipers

Compasses with curved legs, for measuring the caliber, or diameter, of round bodies.

"A kind of compass for measuring the diameter of round bodies." — Williams, 1889

Calipers

"A kind of compass for measuring the diameter of round bodies." — Williams, 1889

Calipers used to take measurements; using compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter, of round bodies.

Calipers

Calipers used to take measurements; using compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter, of…

Using divider calipers to locate the center of stock.

Divider Calipers

Using divider calipers to locate the center of stock.

An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.

Micrometer Calipers

An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the…

Setting outside calipers.

Outside Spring Calipers

Setting outside calipers.

Measuring with outside spring calipers.

Outside Spring Calipers

Measuring with outside spring calipers.

Outside spring calipers for measuring the outside dimensions of objects.

Spring Calipers

Outside spring calipers for measuring the outside dimensions of objects.

Inside spring calipers for measuring the inside dimensions of hollow or open objects.

Spring Calipers

Inside spring calipers for measuring the inside dimensions of hollow or open objects.

Calipering screw with thread calipers.

Thread Calipers

Calipering screw with thread calipers.

A device for measuring very small distances, objects, or angles, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope.

Micrometer Gage

A device for measuring very small distances, objects, or angles, especially one based on the rotation…

Transferring a setting between inside calipers and outside calipers.

Transfer Setting with Calipers

Transferring a setting between inside calipers and outside calipers.

This vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. This basic system, used a brake lever, and road wheel brakes. The heat energy is then dissipated into the atmosphere.

Running Gear Vehicular Brake

This vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. This basic…