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CALIPERS, DIVIDERS AND TRAMMELSContents
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357 CALIPERS, DIVIDERS AND TRAMMELS
358 Toolmakers’ Spring-Type Calipers and Dividers with round legs and solid nut
Nos. 274, 275, 277 Series 3, 6 (75, 150mm)
“Fay” Spring-Type Calipers and Dividers with heavy square legs and quickspring orsolid nut
Nos. 74, 75, 77 Series 6 (150mm)
359 “Yankee” Spring-Type Calipers and Dividers with flat legs and quick-spring or solid nut
Nos. 73, 79, 83 Series 4, 6, 8, 12 (100, 150, 200, 300mm)
360 “Yankee” Spring-Type Hermaphrodite Calipers with quick-spring or solid nut
No. 43 Series 6 (150mm)
Thread Calipers
Nos. 179 and 184 6 (150mm)
361 Firm-Joint Hermaphrodite Calipers
No. 243 6 (150mm)
Hermaphrodite Calipers
Firm-Joint
No. 563 6 (150mm)
Lock-Joint with fine-adjustment
No. 42 Series 6, 8 (150, 200mm)
362 Improved Firm-Joint Calipers
No. 26 Series (Outside) 6-36 (150-900mm)
No. 27 Series (Inside) 6-24 (150-600mm)
363 Lock-Joint Calipers with fine-adjustment
No. 38 Series (Outside) 6-24 (150-600mm)
No. 39 Series (Inside) 6-24 (150-600mm)
364 Lock-Joint Transfer Type Calipers with fine-adjustment
No. 36 Series (Outside) 6-24 (150-600mm)
No. 37 Series (Inside) 6-24 (150-600mm)
365 Divider Ball Points with holder
No. 88 Series 4, 7 1/2 (100, 188mm)
366 Improved Trammel Heads with divider points, pencil socket
No. 50 Series
367 Trammel Heads, Divider Points, Attachments
No. 59 Series
368 Steel Beam Trammels and Attachments
No. C251 Series 10 1/2 - 20 (260 - 500mm) Beams
This section concerns so-called “skill”tools. A pair of calipers (in commonterms, one caliper) is one of the oldesttypes of comparison measuring tools.They depend on “feel” to measure a part, transfer the dimension to aprecision rule, micrometer or slidecaliper, and get a good reading. Thisinvolves skill and experience. If usedproperly, calipers can measure to at least.004� or 0.01mm.
Measuring with a caliper requires aslight a touch as possible because mostcomparisons are made with rules,where the caliper is laid against thegraduations, without the contactstouching anything.
Calipers and dividers are offered in two general designs: spring-type andfirm-joint. Spring-type calipers aretensioned against the screw adjustment,while the firm-joint is held by friction.
Caliper sizes refer to the distance fromthe fulcrum to the end of the leg. Themeasuring capability of spring-typecalipers and dividers is approximatelythe same as the size. The measuringcapability of firm-joint and lock-jointcalipers is approximately one-third morethan the size.
Caliper points are not hardened becausethey only compare measurements. Thecontact points can be easily shaped inwhatever manner desired. All dividerpoints however, are hardened.
Dividers and trammels are usually set torule graduations and can be set moreaccurately than calipers.
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Toolmakers’ Spring-TypeCalipers and Dividers with round legs and solid nutNos. 274, 275, 277 Series3, 6� (75, 150mm)
Starrett Toolmakers’ Calipers and Dividers are the finest tools of their type. Designed fortoolmakers and all good mechanics whorequire finer adjustment and better balanceso a more sensitive “feel” can be obtained.Precision made to rigid Starrett standardsthroughout.
The fulcrum stud is hardened and the bearing surfaces of the legs are large enoughto prevent any side deflection. The bowspring is strong and flexible, and theadjustment is centrally located in the legs to assure smooth action.
Left to right:No. 274-6 InsideCaliper, No. 275-6,Outside Caliper andNo. 277-6 Divider.
Size and Approx. Capacity Inside Calipers Outside Calipers Dividers
Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No.
3� 75mm 274-3 51301 275-3 51305 277-3 51309
6� 150mm 274-6 51303 275-6 51307 277-6 51311
CALIPERS, DIVIDERSAND TRAMMELS
Nos. 74, 75, 77 Series 6� (150mm)
Starrett “Fay” Calipers and Dividers featureexceptionally rugged construction. The legsare made from heavy square stock,machined to a smooth taper. The fulcrumstud is hardened and has a large bearingsurface to prevent side deflection of thelegs. The bow spring is both strong andflexible, and the adjustment screw iscentrally located in the legs to assuresmooth action. Furnished in either springnut or solid nut models.
The Starrett quick-adjusting automatic-closing spring nut is designed for makingquick, positive adjustments. The threads ofthe nut firmly engage the screw at theslightest pressure from the leg. When thepressure is withdrawn, the nutautomatically releases itself, sliding freelyover the screw.
Inside CalipersSize and Approx. Capacity Solid Nut Quick-Spring Nut
Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 74A-6 50349 74B-6 50348
Outside Calipers6� 150mm 75A-6 50355 75B-6 50354
Dividers6� 150mm 77A-6 50361 77B-6 50360
Left to right: No. 74B-6Inside Caliper, No. 75B-6Outside Caliper, No. 77B-6DividerBelow: Quick-adjustingspring nut.
“Fay” Spring-Type Calipersand Dividers with heavysquare legs and quick-spring or solid nut
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“Yankee” Spring-TypeCalipers and Dividerswith flat legs and quick-spring or solid nutNos. 73, 79, 83 Series4, 6, 8, 12� (100, 150, 200, 300mm)
Starrett “Yankee” Calipers and Dividers aremade from a high-grade steel and well-finished. The legs are made of flat stockand are very durable. The fulcrum stud ishardened and has a smooth bearingsurface. The bow spring, although flexible,is exceedingly strong to assure reliability.
All sizes are available with either spring nutor solid nut. The Starrett quick-adjustingautomatic-closing spring nut is designedfor making fast, positive adjustments. Thethreads of the nut firmly engage the screwat the slightest pressure from the leg. Whenthe pressure is withdrawn, the nutautomatically releases itself, sliding freelyover the screw. This feature saves time in opening and closing.
Left to right: No. 73B-6 Inside Caliper, No. 79A-6 Outside Caliper and No. 83A-6 Divider.
Inside CalipersSize and Approx. Capacity Solid Nut Quick-Spring Nut
Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No.
4� 100mm 73A-4 50334 73B-4 50335
6� 150mm 73A-6 50336 73B-6 50337
8� 200mm 73A-8 50338 73B-8 50339
12� 300mm 73A-12 50342 73B-12 50343
Outside Calipers4� 100mm 79A-4 50364 79B-4 50365
6� 150mm 79A-6 50366 79B-6 50367
8� 200mm 79A-8 50368 79B-8 50369
12� 300mm 79A-12 50372 79B-12 50373
Dividers4� 100mm 83A-4 50376 83B-4 50377
6� 150mm 83A-6 50378 83B-6 50379
8� 200mm 83A-8 50380 83B-8 50381
12� 300mm 83A-12 50384 83B-12 50385
Quick-adjustingspring nutmakes fast,accuratesettings.
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“Yankee” Spring-TypeHermaphrodite Caliperswith quick-spring orsolid nutNo. 43 Series 6� (150mm)
These calipers have the same overalldesign and finish features as our “Yankee” calipers.
One leg is bowed for clearance and capacity.The fine-adjustment screw allows for closesetting accuracy. This tool will scribe lines parallel to outside edges easily and consistently.
Thread CalipersNos. 179 and 184 6� (150mm)
Starrett Thread Calipers are designed formeasuring screw threads. The points of theNo. 179 are tapered for measuring outsidethreads, and the points of No. 184 areshaped for inside threads. These calipersare made from a high-grade steel and well-finished. The fulcrum stud is hardened andhas a smooth bearing surface. The bowspring, although flexible, is exceedinglystrong to assure reliability. Furnished withsolid nut only.
Left, Outside Thread Caliper No. 179-6; right, Inside Thread Caliper No. 184-6.
Size and Approx. Capacity Inside Caliper Outside Caliper
Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 184-6 50674 179-6 50669
Size and Approx. Capacity Solid Nut Quick-Spring Nut
Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No. Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 43A-6 66575 43B-6 66576
No. 43A-6 with solid nut.Quick-adjustingspring nutmakes fast,accuratesettings.
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Firm-JointHermaphrodite CalipersStarrett Hermaphrodite Calipers are used inlayout work for locating and testingcenters, laying off distances from an edge,etc. We offer a complete choice from whichmachinists and toolmakers can select tobest suit their requirements. The rugged,properly shaped legs are made of finelyfinished, high-grade steel. Sizes listed arethe lengths of the legs. Actual measuringcapacity is approximately one-third greaterthan the leg size.
No. 243 6� (150mm)
This caliper features a round, adjustable leg and an improved firm-joint, whichallows the joint to be adjusted at anytension. The leg that holds the adjustablepoint is offset.
Left, reverse side of No. 243-6;right, front side.
Size*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 243-6 51143
*NOTE: Actual capacity is one-third greaterthan the listed size.
Hermaphrodite Calipers
Firm-Joint No. 563 6� (150mm)
Lock-Joint with fine-adjustmentNo. 42 Series6, 8� (150, 200mm)
No. 563 This caliper has a round, adjustable pointheld by a straight leg. An improved,firm-joint feature permits the joint to beadjusted at any desired tension.
No. 42 SeriesThese calipers have an adjustable point,locking joint and fine-adjustment featurefor close measurements. After the legshave been set to approximate size and thejoint locked, the final adjustment is madeby a few turns of the knurled adjusting nut.
Left, No. 563-6 Firm-Joint. To the right, No.42-6 front side (left)and reverse side(right).
No. 563 Firm-JointSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 563-6 52572
No. 42 Series Lock-Joint6� 150mm 42-6 50263
8� 200mm 42-8 50264
*NOTE: Actual capacity is one-third greater thanthe listed size.
362
Improved Firm-JointCalipersNo. 26 Series (Outside) 6-36� (150-900mm)
No. 27 Series (Inside) 6-24� (150-600mm)
Starrett Firm-Joint Calipers have animproved joint designed so the tension canbe adjusted as desired. After adjustmenthas been made, the tension will not changewith the opening and closing of the legs.
The legs are made from a high-grade steel,are ruggedly constructed and are well-finished.
The sizes listed are the lengths of the legs.Their actual measuring capacity is aboutone-third greater than the given size of thelegs; for example, the 36� size will caliper a 46� diameter.
No. 26 Series Outside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 26-6 50186
12� 300mm 26-12 50189
18� 450mm 26-18 50190
24� 600mm 26-24 50191
36� 900mm 26-36 50192
Left, No. 26-6 outside model; right, No. 27-6 inside model.
*NOTE: Actual capacity is one-third greater than the listed size.
No. 27 Series Inside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 27-6 50193
12� 300mm 27-12 50196
18� 450mm 27-18 50197
24� 600mm 27-24 50198
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Lock-Joint Caliperswith fine-adjustmentNo. 38 Series (Outside)6-24� (150-600mm)
No. 39 Series (Inside)6-24� (150-600mm)
These calipers feature a joint that can bequickly and firmly locked by a partial turn of the large knurled disc. A spring washerunder the disc maintains proper tension of the legs when the joint is unlocked.
These calipers are also provided with an adjusting screw to permit fine-adjustments for close measurements. Afterthe legs have been set to approximate sizeand the joint locked, the final adjustment ismade by a few turns of the knurledadjusting nut.
The legs are made of a high-grade steeland well shaped. They are ruggedlyconstructed and nicely finished.
The sizes listed are leg lengths. Their actualmeasuring capacity is about one-thirdgreater than the given size of the legs. Left, No. 38-6 outside model; right, No. 39-6 inside model.
No. 38 Series Outside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 38-6 50253
12� 300mm 38-12 50254
24� 600mm 38-24 50256
No. 39 Series Inside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 39-6 50257
12� 300mm 39-12 50258
24� 600mm 39-24 50260
*NOTE: Actual capacity is one-third greater than the listed size.
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Lock-Joint TransferType Calipers with fine-adjustmentNo. 36 Series (Outside)6-24� (150-600mm)
No. 37 Series (Inside)6-24� (150-600mm)
One of the handiest and most versatilecalipers ever made … Starrett Lock-JointTransfer Calipers have three key features…a transfer arm, fine-adjustment screw, andlocking joint.
The transfer arm makes it possible totransfer measurements from the inside ofchambered cavities, over flanges and otherplaces where it is necessary to move thelegs after they have been set to size.Simply lock the joint, loosen the transferarm binding nut and swing the leg out or in to clear the obstruction. Then move itback against the transfer arm stop and the exact size can then be transferred to a rule or gage.
The adjusting screw permits closeadjustments for fine measurements. Afterthe legs have been set to approximate sizeand the joint locked, the final adjustment ismade by a few turns of the knurledadjusting nut. The joint can be quickly andfirmly locked by a partial turn of the largeknurled disc. A spring washer under thedisc maintains proper tension of the legswhen the joint is loosened.
The legs are made from a high-grade steeland are well-shaped. They are ruggedlyconstructed and nicely finished.
The sizes listed are the length of the legs.Their actual measuring capacity is aboutone-third greater than the size of the legs.
Left, No. 36-6 outside model; right, No. 37-6 inside model.
Measuring outside dimension. Checking inside groove.
No. 36 Series Outside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 36-6 50245
12� 300mm 36-12 50246
24� 600mm 36-24 50248
No. 37 Series Inside CalipersSize*Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
6� 150mm 37-6 50249
12� 300mm 37-12 50250
24� 600mm 37-24 50252
*NOTE: Actual capacity is one-third greater than the listed size.
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Divider Ball Points with holderNo. 88 Series 4�, 7 1/2� (100, 188mm)
These accessories are used with dividersand trammels when it is necessary to use ahole as a center point for layout, scribingand measuring. The ball point is placed inthe hole and bears against the edge,forming a seat for the divider leg or tram.The set consists of either a 4� or 7 1/2�(100 or 188mm) holder with four balls.They are not recommended forexceptionally close work because it isimpossible to keep them exactly in thecenter of the hole.
Complete SetsHolder Balls Fits Starrett CatalogInch mm Inch mm Dividers No. EDP No.
4� 100mm Four: Nos. 85A, 85C,88A 50410
1/2� 13mm No. 92 Series
7 1/2� 188mm3/4� 19mm
Nos. 85B, 85D, 88B 504111� 25mm1 9/16� 40mm 85E, 85F
Individual Balls/HoldersSize Fits Starrett CatalogInch mm Description Dividers No. EDP No.
1/2� 13mm 88C 72005
3/4� 19mmBall Only
Nos. 85A, 85C, 88D 72006
1� 25mm No. 92 Series 88E 72007
1 9/16� 40mm 88F 72008
4� 100mm 88G 72009
7 1/2� 188mmHolder Only Nos. 85B, 85D,
88H 7201085E, 85F
Complete set No. 88A including holder and four balls.
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Improved TrammelHeads with dividerpoints, pencil socketNo. 50 SeriesUsed to measure the distance betweenpoints that are too great to be reached withdividers. The heads are die cast with blackwrinkle finish and have hardened, forgedsteel divider points. The points screw intothe heads, and the pencil socketaccompanying each set of trammel headscan be used in place of either point.No. 50A has an adjustable point. Longerpoints (5�/125mm) are also available.A beam is not furnished with thesetrammels. The heads will accommodate a beam up to 3/8� (9.5mm) thick and3/4� (19mm) wide.
Trammel HeadsPoint Size
Inch mm Description Catalog No. EDP No.
3, 2 1/2� 75, 63mm (Adjustable) Includes 2 Heads, 50A 502682 Points, Pencil Socket
3� 75mm Includes 2 Heads, 2 Points, 50B 50269Pencil Socket
(Longer) Points Only
5, 4 1/2� 125, 113mm 2 Adjustable Points for Starrett 50CA 50270No. 50A
5� 125mm 2 Points for Starrett No. 50B 50CB 50271
No. 50A Trammel Heads with points (adjustable point capability on right side head) mounted onbeam (not furnished) for demonstration purposes. Pencil socket (lower left) can screw into ahead in place of points if drawing (instead of scribing) is desired.
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Trammel Heads, DividerPoints, AttachmentsNo. 59 SeriesThe No. 59 Series is very useful for layingout and scribing circles beyond the capacityof ordinary dividers. The trammel headshave a clamping device that firmly holdsvarious attachments.
The attachments consist of two sizes ofcaliper legs, 6�, 9 1/2� (150, 238mm),two sizes of divider points 6�, 9�(150, 225mm) which are eccentric for closesettings, and a set of four ball points withholder. The ball points with 6�(150mm) holder are for scribing circlesfrom the center of any hole up to 1 1/2� (38mm) in diameter. One of the large caliperlegs features a joint operated by aneccentric thumb piece for fine adjustments.A pencil may be clamped in either head inplace of the caliper legs or divider points.
The heads will accommodate any sizebeam from 3/4-1 1/2� (19-38mm) in width.Since beam length requirements varywidely, and they are easy for the user tofashion, we do not furnish a beam.
Description Catalog No. EDP No.
2 Trammel Heads, 2 Small Points (6�/150mm) 59A 50297
Set of 4 Ball Points and One Holder Only 59B 50298
Pair Small Caliper Legs Only (6�/150mm) 59C 50299
Pair Large Caliper Legs Only (9 1/2�/228mm) 59D 50300
Large Points Only (9�/225mm) 59E 50301
Complete Set: Nos. 59A, B, C, D, E 59F 50302
No. 59F Set, complete (beam not furnished).
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Steel Beam Trammelsand AttachmentsNo. C251 Series10 1/2 - 20� (260 - 500mm) Beams
A rigid, well-designed trammel for layout,scribing, and measuring distances andcircles. The top of the beam is flattened sothat when the trams are clamped inposition, they will not turn from pressure onthe points. The trams are held in place byspring friction, which prevents them fromsliding when the nuts are loosened forsetting. One tram has a fine-adjustingscrew for the points.
Each tram has a knurled swivel grip at thetop that turns freely, making it veryconvenient to swing the tool when scribingcircles. The 3� (75mm) points may beadjusted for length in the spring chucksand can be easily replaced with caliper legsor other attachments listed. The ball pointswith 3� (75mm) holder permit working fromholes up to 1 1/2� (38mm) in diameter. Apair of 3� (75mm) caliper points is includedwith each trammel.
◆ Ideal for draftsmen, engineers, metal-workers for layout work, scribing andmeasuring
◆ Furnished with rigid steel beam – 10 1/2� (263mm), 14 1/2� (360mm) or20� (500mm) sizes
◆ Bright chrome finish for longer life,resistance to corrosion
◆ Highly versatile – handy attachmentsavailable to extend range and measure
TrammelsMax. Max. Circle ScribingDividing Range Diameter Range Beam Size
Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Catalog No. EDP No.
9� 225mm 18� 450mm 10 1/2� 263mm C251A 51205
13 1/2� 338mm 26� 650mm 14 1/2� 363mm C251B 51207
18� 450mm 36� 900mm 20� 500mm C251C 51209
Individual Attachments OnlyDescription Photo Key Catalog No. EDP No.
Coupling, with Extra 20� (600mm) Beam (When used with No. C251C will scribe circle D C251D 5121172� [1800mm] diameter)
Ball Points and Holder E C251E 51212
Extra Caliper Points, Pair F 251F 51213
Steel Point and Socket (One) (Has .076� [1.9mm] H C251H 51214hole diameter to hold leads)
Needle Point (Chrome not available) (One) J 251J 51203Packed one in a box. Attractive, protective cases are available for trammels Nos. C251A,B, C. To order, add “ZZ” to catalog number.(Example: C251AZZ).
No. C251A.
Attachments; D, E, J, H.
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