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Squares and Levels

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

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Squares and Levels

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  1. Squares and Levels

  2. Framing Square

  3. Framing Square AKA Carpenters Square Used for measuring right angles Most common use is for stairs and rafters

  4. 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

  5. Combination Square Most commonly used in wood working, masonry, and metal working Used to check and layout right and 45 degree angles Measures flatness

  6. T-Square Technical drawing instrument used by draftsmen Made of aluminum Used to cut and measure drywall

  7. Laser Square Verifying elevations of foundations Structural framework Establishing proper drainage Determining the correct elevation for floors Establishing the height of doors and windows

  8. Types of Spirit Levels I-Beam Level Box Beam Level Torpedo Level

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Torpedo Level AKA Boat Level Used in small and tight spaces Magnetic strip on bottom Measures degrees and flatness

  12. 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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