Brown & Sharpe dial calipers Swiss made We've been repairing dial calipers for over 40 years and experience shows us that Swiss made Brown & Sharpe are among the best calipers available. And now, for 2007, they have reduced the prices in order to stay competitive with the cheap Asian imports. If your B&S dial calipers, old models or new, ever need repair we'll be here with plenty of parts in stock and many years of experience. - Check out the competition: see a brand comparison on page 11
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B&S 6" dial caliper |
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Brown & Sharpe dial calipers shown above are available with white (actually a dull silver) or black dials. If you have no experience with black dials, then we suggest you go for the regular white dial. Redesigned, foam lined, plastic storage case with the Tesa logo is included. Manufacturer's calibration certificate enclosed. Swiss made of hardened stainless steel for long wear. |
Model | Range | Graduations | Max error | Jaw length | Dial color | Order no. | Your Price |
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599-579-4 | 6" | .001" | .001" | 1.5 | white | 51774 | 92.00 |
599-579-5 | 6" | .001" | .001" | 1.5 | black | 51879 | 92.00 |
You may order online by selecting any link. |
B&S 8" dial caliper |
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Just like the 6" calipers pictured above except for the longer range. This model has a thumb wheel for easier control. Jaws are 1.9" long. The wood box is no longer included. The calipers now come in a hard plastic case. Optional depth base is available. See bottom of this page. |
B&S 12" dial caliper |
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Jaw length is 2.5" on these. This model has a thumb wheel for easier control. Case included. Optional depth base is availabe at bottom of this page. |
B&S 150 mm dial caliper |
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Dial calipers with 0,02mm resolution. These are the metric equivalents to the 6" calipers shown above. They come with a yellow dial. The depth base attachment is optional on these. |
Treat yourself to a new wooden box |
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The calipers above all come with hard plastic cases which do good service in the tool box and the rain forests of Peru. But, you may have reasons for desiring this wooden version. It will safeguard your investment and make them presentable, too. These wooden boxes (made from those same rain forests, no doubt) are ideal for gift giving and they're pretty impressive when you keep them polished. Designed for all B&S 6" mechanical calipers ... $39.00 order now |
Depth Base Attachment |
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In order to use the calipers for measuring depth of grooves and bores, use this attachment (shown with calipers). It slides onto the end of the caliper beam and is fastened in place with a lock screw. The calipers can now be used as a depth gage. For all Brown & Sharpe, Tesa and Etalon dial caliper models. These are the genuine made in Switzerland depth bases. |
More stuff about calipers... |
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- Calibration procedures for dial calipers on page 7
- Check out the competition: brand comparison on page 11
- Dial caliper accessories for measuring undercuts and bore centers, etc. page 102
- General instructions of caliper use on page 11
- Spare parts on page 72
- Vernier calipers on page 136
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