What is a Jenny Caliper?
| Jenny calipers are sometimes referred to as odd-footed calipers, odd-footed Jennys, or hermaphroditic calipers. | ||||
| Jenny's caliper works similarly to a compass. One end is installed in a fixed location, while the other is used for marking or measuring. They are used to draw a line at a given distance from the edge of a part, but are also useful for determining the center of a workpiece. Jenny calipers are primarily used on metal parts such as steel, but can also be used on glass and hard plastics. | |||
 | Odd-foot calipers are a cross between a divider and an outside caliper, as they have one foot of each of these tools. For more information visit our page: What is an external support? | |||
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 | Jenny calipers are either spring-loaded or rigid-coupled. Some also have an adjustable point that increases the power of the tool. | |||
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