Woodsmith Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set Plan
All it takes is some basic tools you probably already have: a hacksaw, a few files, and a drill press. Cutting, filing, and drilling the steel blanks isn’t a big deal. And some final polishing with sandpaper gives them a nice, satin finish. To connect the two legs so they hold their set position, some traditional tools use a threaded rod with a knurled nut. Others use a simple wingnut to tighten the legs of the tool. This design uses a simple, but effective technique: a friction joint. A pair of disc springs and a simple brass rivet apply just the right amount of pressure to keep the legs from slipping. It works beautifully.
We offer the Woodsmith Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set plan as a downloadable PDF or a printed format that we ship to you.
With some simple tools and a little time, you can build a complete set of quality layout tools.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 9 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 30 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Shop-tested tips for working with metal ensure you success
- Materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 9 pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 30 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Shop-tested tips for working with metal ensure you success
- Materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.