General Tools 452-12 Outside Transfer Caliper
General Tools 452-12 is an outside caliper in the nominal twelve-inch class, with a listed 0–12-1/4-inch measuring range and 12-3/4-inch reach. Forged-steel legs and hardened contact points are described. The curved legs compare or transfer external dimensions to a separate measuring reference rather than displaying a digital reading.
Specifications and included details
- Outside transfer caliper with listed 0–12-1/4-inch range.
- Listed reach 12-3/4 inches.
- Forged-steel legs and hardened contact points.
Before ordering
Select for outside contact geometry and compare the transferred opening to an appropriate ruler or measuring reference. No numerical accuracy tolerance is supplied. Range, reach and nominal twelve-inch model class are separate dimensions.
Product questions and answers
Does it have a digital measurement display?
No digital display is described or shown; it is an outside transfer caliper.
Is its range exactly twelve inches?
The listed range is 0–12-1/4 inches despite the nominal twelve-inch product name.
Does the reach specification state accuracy?
No. Reach is a physical access dimension; no numerical accuracy is supplied.
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