What would you use this tool for

What would you use this tool for

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6 November 2016 at 12:42 #265102
Kevin Bennett
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hi can any one tell me what this is for as I an clearing out my Farther in-laws workshop he was a toolmaker in the 40'

thanks Kevin

Edited By Kevin Bennett on 06/11/2016 12:44:28
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6 November 2016 at 12:42 #18258
Kevin Bennett
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6 November 2016 at 13:10 #265110
JasonB
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Stick one point of your dividers along the rule for the 0.250" divisions and then use the dail to set the remaining decimals then stick the other divider point in that. You then have your dividers set to 0.001" accuracy(ish)

So if you wanted to draw a 2 5/8" circle the radius is 1 5/16" or 1.3125. Stick one end in 1.25 on the rule, dial in the remaining 0.063 and then put your other point in that.

Edited By JasonB on 06/11/2016 13:12:33
6 November 2016 at 14:09 #265119
Ian Parkin
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Can i be first in queue if you are selling?
6 November 2016 at 15:54 #265129
Kevin Bennett
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Hi thanks for that Jason I can now see it the word " divider " in it you some time i get word blind it is probably because I am now in my 60.s

also Ian yes I am selling it and most of my late Farther in-law workshop pm me and lets chat

thanks Kevin
6 November 2016 at 17:24 #265136
mechman48
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If Ian doesn't want it; I'm interested

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