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Handmade Metal Divider (or compass) - tool

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Historical information

Dividers are a type of precision measuring tool commonly used in metalworking for marking and dividing equal distances on a workpiece. They consist of two legs connected by a pivot joint with an adjustable locking mechanism that allows them to be set at a specific distance apart.

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.088

Item type

Tools

Material

Metal

Height or length

406 mm

Keywords

Hand Tool

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Friday, 17 April, 2026

Completeness

72

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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