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2. Speed square - Wikipedia

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   A speed square, also called a rafter square, rafter angle square, and triangle square, is a multi-purpose triangular carpenters' tool used for marking out. Its functions encompass many of those offered by combination squares, try squares, and framing squares. Carpenters use it to make basic measurements and mark lines on dimensional lumber, and ...

3. Combination square - Wikipedia

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   Type of square. Inventor. Laroy S. Starrett (1877) A combination square is a multi-purpose measuring and marking tool used in metalworking, woodworking, and stonemasonry. It is composed of a rule and one or more interchangeable heads that can be attached to the rule. [1][2] Other names for the tool include adjustable square, combo square, and ...

4. Square (tool) - Wikipedia

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   Pens, pencils, scribes, drawing boards, and plum bobs. A squareis a tool used for marking and referencing a 90° angle, though mitre squaresare used for 45° angles. Squares see common use in woodworking, metalworking, constructionand technical drawing.[1] Some squares incorporate a scale for measuring distances (a ruler) or for calculating ...

5. Technical drawing tool - Wikipedia

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   Technical drawing tool. Drafting tools may be used for measurement and layout of drawings, or to improve the consistency and speed of creation of standard drawing elements. Tools such as pens and pencils mark the drawing medium. Other tools such as straight edges, assist the operator in drawing straight lines, or assist the operator in drawing ...

6. Marking out - Wikipedia

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   Marking out. Marking out or layout means the process of transferring a design or pattern to a workpiece, as the first step in the manufacturing process. [1] It is performed in many industries or hobbies although in the repetition industries the machine's initial setup is designed to remove the need to mark out every individual piece.

7. Scriber - Wikipedia

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   Scribers. A scriber is a hand tool used in metal work to mark lines on workpieces, prior to machining. The process of using a scriber is called scribing and is just part of the process of marking out. It is used instead of pencils or ink lines, because the latter are hard to see, easily erased, and imprecise due to their wide mark; scribe lines ...