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Tapes and Rules • Leveling and Plumbing Tools • Squaring Tools •
Marking and Scribing Tools
Tapes and Rules • Leveling and Plumbing Tools • Squaring Tools •
Marking and Scribing Tools
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A tape measure is used for many measuring and layout jobs.A tape measure is used for many measuring and layout jobs.
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Tape measures are available that show English measurement on one edge and metric measurement on the other edge.
Tape measures are available that show English measurement on one edge and metric measurement on the other edge.
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A steel tape is used to measure long distances.A steel tape is used to measure long distances.
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A plumb (vertical) line is always at a 90° angle to a level (horizontal) line.A plumb (vertical) line is always at a 90° angle to a level (horizontal) line.
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Lightweight aluminum or magnesium carpenter’s levels are generally preferred over older wood types.Lightweight aluminum or magnesium carpenter’s levels are generally preferred over older wood types.
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The center vial of a carpenter’s level is used for leveling. The end vials are used for plumbing. To ensure an accurate level reading, look straight into the vial and not at an angle.
The center vial of a carpenter’s level is used for leveling. The end vials are used for plumbing. To ensure an accurate level reading, look straight into the vial and not at an angle.
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A carpenter’s level should be periodically checked for accuracy.
A carpenter’s level should be periodically checked for accuracy.
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The arm of a plate level can be extended to plumb a wall from the bottom plate to the top plate.
The arm of a plate level can be extended to plumb a wall from the bottom plate to the top plate.
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A straightedge consisting of a piece of 3/4″ plywood with blocks at the ends and a carpenter’s level is often used when leveling or plumbing over a long distance.
A straightedge consisting of a piece of 3/4″ plywood with blocks at the ends and a carpenter’s level is often used when leveling or plumbing over a long distance.
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A laser hand level is used to transfer locations from one surface to another surface which is nearby.A laser hand level is used to transfer locations from one surface to another surface which is nearby.
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A line level has hooks so that it can be attached to a tightly stretched string.A line level has hooks so that it can be attached to a tightly stretched string.
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A water level is a convenient tool to use to determine a level location in another room or otherwise obstructed location. Water levels are based on the principle that water will find its own level in a system open to atmospheric pressure.
A water level is a convenient tool to use to determine a level location in another room or otherwise obstructed location. Water levels are based on the principle that water will find its own level in a system open to atmospheric pressure.
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When using a plumb bob to plumb a wall, the distance between the line and the top of the wall is equal to the distance between the point of the plumb bob and the bottom of the wall.
When using a plumb bob to plumb a wall, the distance between the line and the top of the wall is equal to the distance between the point of the plumb bob and the bottom of the wall.
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Square cuts are required when framing walls and ceilings.
Square cuts are required when framing walls and ceilings.
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Trim pieces, such as this casing, are typically mitered at 45°.
Trim pieces, such as this casing, are typically mitered at 45°.
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A combination square is used to lay out 90° and 45° angles.A combination square is used to lay out 90° and 45° angles.
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Set the combination square to the desired position and guide the head along the edge of a board while holding a pencil along the end of the blade.
Set the combination square to the desired position and guide the head along the edge of a board while holding a pencil along the end of the blade.
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The face of a framing square may include rafter and octagon tables.
The face of a framing square may include rafter and octagon tables.
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The back of a framing square may include Essex board measure and brace measure tables.
The back of a framing square may include Essex board measure and brace measure tables.
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Framing square applications include squaring a line across a wide board, marking a 45° angle across a wide board, and checking an inside corner for squareness.
Framing square applications include squaring a line across a wide board, marking a 45° angle across a wide board, and checking an inside corner for squareness.
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The octagon table is used to shape squared lumber or timbers into an octagonal shape.The octagon table is used to shape squared lumber or timbers into an octagonal shape.
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The protractor scale of a Speed® Square is used to lay out angles ranging from 0° to 90°. The common, hip, and valley scales are used to lay out the plumb and seat cuts for common, hip, and valley roof rafters.
The protractor scale of a Speed® Square is used to lay out angles ranging from 0° to 90°. The common, hip, and valley scales are used to lay out the plumb and seat cuts for common, hip, and valley roof rafters.
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A sliding T-bevel is used to transfer angles. The wing nut tightens the blade in place.
A sliding T-bevel is used to transfer angles. The wing nut tightens the blade in place.
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A try square is used to lay out 90° angles.A try square is used to lay out 90° angles.
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An angle divider is used to lay out miter cuts on molding for walls that meet at angles other than 90°. First, the angle divider is adjusted to fit the inside corner. Then it is used to mark the miter cut on the molding.
An angle divider is used to lay out miter cuts on molding for walls that meet at angles other than 90°. First, the angle divider is adjusted to fit the inside corner. Then it is used to mark the miter cut on the molding.
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A scriber is used to mark a line when a close fit is required between the edge of a piece of material and an irregular surface.
A scriber is used to mark a line when a close fit is required between the edge of a piece of material and an irregular surface.
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Dividers are used to draw arcs and circles and can also be used as a scriber.
Dividers are used to draw arcs and circles and can also be used as a scriber.
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A scratch awl is used to start holes for wood screws or mark lines on materials that will not show a pencil line.
A scratch awl is used to start holes for wood screws or mark lines on materials that will not show a pencil line.
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A center punch is used to mark holes to be drilled in hard wood or metal.
A center punch is used to mark holes to be drilled in hard wood or metal.
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Square gauges are attached to a framing square to lay out angle cuts for roof rafters as well as tread and riser cuts for stair stringers.
Square gauges are attached to a framing square to lay out angle cuts for roof rafters as well as tread and riser cuts for stair stringers.
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A chalk line reel is used to snap straight lines on flat surfaces.
A chalk line reel is used to snap straight lines on flat surfaces.