Graduating Calipers for Measuring Top & Back Thickness

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SKU
TL-110-001
$594.50
- Accurately measure thicknesses of tops & backs - 320mm (12 1/2") throat depth - 0-30mm thickness range in 0.1mm increments - Metric dial gauge with adjustable base point - Free standing or handheld operation (includes small bench stand) - Professional quality - Made in USA - Includes flat and pointed feeler sets - Frame made by Juzek in USA - Dial gauge made in Germany This depth-gauging calliper is The best tool for measuring the thickness of the tops and backs of guitars and other instruments. It has the deepest throat available of any calipers, allowing measurement right into the middle of even the largest instruments. Once you have one you will wonder how you ever managed without it. The frame is cast aluminium and made in the USA, the dial gauge is made in Germany and features leaver assisted action if required, The throat depth is 320mm and thickness measuring depth is up to 30mm, measured in 0.1mm increments. The caliper is well balanced, easy and comfortable to use, whatever instrument you may build. it comes with a stand to sit it on a bench while you measure the a top or back.
Properly thickenessing the top and back of a musical instrument is one of the most important operations to make a good sounding instrument.

The process requires measuring the entire width of the piece, a job which is beyond the range of most measuring equipment.

The Top & Back Thickness Gauge is made especially for work on guitars, violins, cellos and other musical instruments. It features a very deep reach to allow measurement right to the middle of a top or back.

The dial gauge is accurate to 0.1mm, the perfect tolerance for working on musical instruments.
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Manufacturer Juzek
Material Aluminium , Steel
Tool Type Callipers