If you can't find a suitable pair locally, try http://www.theshellstore.com/ and then click on specimen shells, then click on "email" and send inquiry to Bob.

Linda Bush wrote:

> Hi, All!
>        I am looking for a pair of calipers to measure various of my scallop shells.  There are a lot of calipers for sale on eBay.  I know I don't need the accuracy of a vernier calipers, but I don't know what to look for;  but I also know they don't have to be huge.  Can someone help me?
>
>                         Thanks, Linda
>
>        Above should read "various parts,"  such as height, width, depth or  "fatness," and in metric, of course.

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Marlo
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