... but what does it _do_ ?
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John T.Not a what-is-it ..
May 19, 2022
Last reply: 4 years ago
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I have no idea of a particular use. I also don't know why a caliper would need such a long handle.... to reach inside a tight space for the particular measurement?
Sonny
I have something like that. Its used on a wood lathe to cut to a specific depth:
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At first I thought "lathe" also, but I couldn't think of a lathe related reason reason for the long handle.
I was thinking reaching up, like to measure a branch or something.
Outside caliper for a blacksmith? It looks like it could have been partially hand made by one.
I wonder what makes the seller so sure that it is a wood measuring caliper?
One never knows - it could just be his best guess, or the auctioneer's guess .. John T.
May not be that it measures wood, but that long handle is definitely wood.
I have no idea as to its purpose.
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