framing square
Right-angle measuring tool
A framing square is an L-shaped metal tool used in carpentry, with a longer arm (the blade) and a shorter arm (the tongue) meeting at a right angle.
Essential for laying out rafters, stairs, and other structural elements, it typically has measurement scales and reference tables stamped into its surface: He used a framing square to mark the stair stringers.
Geometric measure of rotation
- degreeUnit of measurement
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
alignment · measure · inch · fraction · graduation · tongue · blade · heel
Sloped roof support
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- studUpright wall framing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- markingIndicating with symbols
right-angle · perpendicular · rise · run · span · ridge · plate · header
Spatial arrangement of elements
- markingIndicating with symbols
- scribingMarking by incision
- truingCorrecting to exact form
- referencingMentioning as source
angle
Geometric measure of rotation
- degreeUnit of measurement
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
accuracy · alignment · measure · inch · fraction · graduation · tongue · blade · heel · reading
rafter
Sloped roof support
marking · right-angle · perpendicular · rise · run · span · ridge · plate · header · sill
layout
Spatial arrangement of elements
L-shaped
Having a right-angle bend
framing squareFrench curve
Drafting template for arcs
level · spirit level · compass · plumb bob · laser level
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