Basic Hand Tools: Tools That Measure & Mark

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1

Spirit Level

A tool with an indicator that establishes the horizontal or vertical, when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid.

<p>A tool with an indicator that establishes the horizontal or vertical, when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid.</p>
2

Measuring Tape

A retractable tool used for general measuring

<p>A retractable tool used for general measuring</p>
3

Architect Ruler

A tool used to measure "to scale".

<p>A tool used to measure "to scale".</p>
4

Surveyor's Tape

A ruler able to accurately measure great lengths.

<p>A ruler able to accurately measure great lengths.</p>
5

Bench Rule

A tool commonly found on the work bench, which is usually longer than 12 inches.

<p>A tool commonly found on the work bench, which is usually longer than 12 inches.</p>
6

Cloth Measuring Tape

A flexible tool commonly used by a seamstress to measure shapes that may not be straight, such as the waist on a person.

<p>A flexible tool commonly used by a seamstress to measure shapes that may not be straight, such as the waist on a person.</p>
7

Speed Square or Rafter Square

A triangular marking tool containing both 90 and 45 degree angles. It has a flange on one side so you can "square" it against the material.

<p>A triangular marking tool containing both 90 and 45 degree angles. It has a flange on one side so you can "square" it against the material.</p>
8

carpenter's square

An L-shaped tool used to mark or measure materials and check for uniformity and "square".

<p>An L-shaped tool used to mark or measure materials and check for uniformity and "square".</p>
9

Sliding T-Bevel

An adjustable carpenter's tool for identifying and marking angles.

<p>An adjustable carpenter's tool for identifying and marking angles.</p>
10

Combination Square

A sliding square mounted on a steel rule, used to mark a "square" line, find level, or measure.

<p>A sliding square mounted on a steel rule, used to mark a "square" line, find level, or measure.</p>
11

Try Square

Woodworking tool used to mark a line at 90 degrees to the edge of the wood or finding "square".

<p>Woodworking tool used to mark a line at 90 degrees to the edge of the wood or finding "square".</p>
12

Dial Caliper

A precision measuring device used to measure linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter.

<p>A precision measuring device used to measure linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter.</p>
13

Folding Rule

a ruler made of wood, fiberglass, or plastic that folds into " sections. Usually 6' total length

<p>a ruler made of wood, fiberglass, or plastic that folds into " sections. Usually 6' total length</p>
14

Metal Ruler

Used to measure smaller items; usually limited to 12".

<p>Used to measure smaller items; usually limited to 12".</p>
15

Digital Tape Measure

Used for general measuring without the hassle of reading fractions

<p>Used for general measuring without the hassle of reading fractions</p>
16

Electronic Protractor

Adjustable tool that can determine an angle to 0.1 degree with a digital readout

<p>Adjustable tool that can determine an angle to 0.1 degree with a digital readout</p>
17

Sonic Measure

Best for measuring rooms and interior spaces up to 50 feet across

<p>Best for measuring rooms and interior spaces up to 50 feet across</p>
18

Walking Wheel

Best for measuring long exterior measurements, such as a lot boundary.

<p>Best for measuring long exterior measurements, such as a lot boundary.</p>
19

Dividers

A marking tool used to transfer measurements and step off linear dimensions.

<p>A marking tool used to transfer measurements and step off linear dimensions.</p>
20

Trammel Points

A measuring tool used for drawing large circles.

<p>A measuring tool used for drawing large circles.</p>
21

Marking Gauge

This tool is used to mark a line (using the point) parallel to the edge of a piece of wood. It is mainly used when marking out wood work joints.

<p>This tool is used to mark a line (using the point) parallel to the edge of a piece of wood. It is mainly used when marking out wood work joints.</p>
22

Marking Knife or Utility Knife

Used to mark (score) lines across wood, it will benefit when cutting and chiseling so that the timber will not tear away. Particularly useful when marking out accurate joints

<p>Used to mark (score) lines across wood, it will benefit when cutting and chiseling so that the timber will not tear away. Particularly useful when marking out accurate joints</p>
23

Scratch Awl

A sharp-pointed tool for marking wood or metal.

<p>A sharp-pointed tool for marking wood or metal.</p>
24

Chalk Line

A tool used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface.

<p>A tool used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface.</p>