Description
13″ Wilcox No.15 Dividers
Large Workshop Dividers | Precision Layout Tool for Woodworkers & Metalworkers
These 13″ Wilcox No.15 dividers are a classic example of heavy‑duty workshop layout tools used throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designed for accurate scribing, circle marking, and measurement transfer, Wilcox cast steel pattern dividers were widely used by carpenters, shipwrights, patternmakers, and machinists who needed a robust, stable instrument capable of holding a precise setting.
The Wilcox form is instantly recognisable: long tapered legs, a strong central hinge, and the characteristic curved spring arm that provides tension and stability. The adjustment screw allows fine control over the opening, making these dividers ideal for both rough layout and precision marking. At 13 inches, this is a large workshop size, offering excellent reach and stability for big layout tasks.
Key Features:
- Wilcox‑pattern dividers — classic heavy‑duty design used in woodworking and metalworking.
- 13-inch size — ideal for large arcs, wide scribing, and transferring long measurements.
- Curved spring arm — provides tension and stability for consistent settings.
- Fine adjustment screw — allows precise control over leg spacing.
- Steel construction — durable, rigid, and suited to workshop environments.
- Traditional workshop tool — used by carpenters, machinists, shipwrights, and patternmakers.
- Collectable and functional — desirable for both use and display.
Condition
These dividers are in excellent working condition, with smooth movement at the hinge and a responsive adjustment screw. The steel legs are straight and clean, showing only light patina consistent with age. The curved spring arm is intact and provides good tension, allowing the tool to hold its setting firmly.
The points are reasonably sharp, but may need sharpening for accurate scribing. There are no bends, cracks, or structural defects visible.
Overall, this is a well‑preserved and highly functional example of a large Wilcox‑pattern divider set.