{"product_id":"caliper-display-stand","title":"Caliper Display Stand for Meteorites and Specimens, Black Metal, Small or Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black steel caliper stand that holds a specimen between two threaded, adjustable jaws, so the piece sits suspended inside the arc and stays visible from both sides. It suits individuals, end cuts, and slices that will not rest well on a flat stand or easel, from small \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/lunar-meteorites\"\u003elunar fragments\u003c\/a\u003e to hand-sized \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/iron-meteorites\"\u003eiron meteorites\u003c\/a\u003e. Available in two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds specimens up to about 3 in, jaw to jaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 6 in tall to the top of the arc; about 8.5 in with the upper screw fully extended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: 2 x 1.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds specimens up to about 5 in, jaw to jaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 9 in tall to the top of the arc; about 11 in with the upper screw fully extended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: 3 x 1.75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 175 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate and taken by hand. The jaws are screw adjusted, so the stand also holds pieces well under the maximum opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to set a specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack the upper screw out, rest the specimen on the lower jaw, and turn the upper screw down until the piece is held snug. Light contact is enough. On fusion crust, friable chondrites, or thin slices, avoid overtightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel frame with a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimens shown in the photos are for display only and are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the meteorite in the photos included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The stand is sold on its own. The specimens are shown only to give a sense of scale and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the specimen along the axis you want the jaws to grip. Up to about 3 in, the small works. Up to about 5 in, choose the large. We have not rated a maximum weight, so for a heavy piece, send us its size and weight and we will tell you which stand fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho sells this stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreasure Coast Meteorite Co., IMCA #3323, Hobe Sound, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Coast Meteorite Co.","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46954331701295,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46954331734063,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9724\/9839\/files\/caliper-display-stand-small-and-large-pair.jpg?v=1791762679","url":"https:\/\/www.tcmeteorites.com\/de\/products\/caliper-display-stand","provider":"Treasure Coast Meteorite Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}