squares and levels
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Squares and Levels. Framing Square. Framing Square. AKA Carpenters Square Used for measuring right angles Most common use is for stairs and rafters. Plumb Square. AKA Speed Square Commonly used for roofing, cabinets, door and window frames - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Squares and Levels
Framing Square
Framing Square AKA Carpenters Square
Used for measuring right angles
Most common use is for stairs and rafters
Plumb Square AKA Speed Square
Commonly used for roofing, cabinets, door and window frames
Two inner scales are for establishing cutline's for rafters
3-4-5 triangle
Combination Square Most commonly used in wood
working, masonry, and metal working
Used to check and layout right and 45 degree angles
Measures flatness
T-Square Technical drawing instrument used by
draftsmen
Made of aluminum
Used to cut and measure drywall
Laser Square Verifying elevations of foundations
Structural framework
Establishing proper drainage Determining the correct elevation for floors
Establishing the height of doors and windows
Types of Spirit Levels I-Beam Level
Box Beam Level
Torpedo Level
I-Beam Level Made out of aluminum
Are field serviceable
Used by contractors, drywall, ect
Magnetic pieces built into frame, usually have more significance in strength
Box Beam Level Solid pieces of acrylic that are
machine set into the box level frame at a high degree of accuracy
Highest level of accuracy is 0.5mm in all level positions
More sturdy and rigid in its build
Torpedo Level AKA Boat Level
Used in small and tight spaces
Magnetic strip on bottom
Measures degrees and flatness
Line Level Projects a straight line on a wall, floor
or ceiling
Most commonly used for framing pictures
Used for measuring lines for painting
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