Makes perfect sense Mike. I have done the same and use mine for leaving less marks on pieces when clamped so the gauges are made with jaws pretty well closed. The jaw edges don't dig in if the diameter matches the purchase spot.
We dropped into the 20s last night and there is a frost this morning. The sun is out there doing its job. It already 44° here at 9:00AM and should warm us to the low 60s. Tomorrow we are supposed to see the low 80s. WOW!