Michael,


For me, the difference comes at the end of the job when you go to wipe down the
dividers to put them away. The round-leg style cleans up just a little bit
easier.


Starrett calls, or used to call, the higher-priced round-leg models "Toolmaker's
Calipers," to distinguish them from those made for mere mortal machinists.
Perhaps they are easier on the fingers if you wield them all day.


John Ruth

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From: OldTools  on behalf of Michael Parrish

Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:33:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [OldTools] Calipers

Is there any functional difference between the round and flat leg style
calipers?

Michael
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