Lining tools Used in Carpentry
•pencil
•chalkline
•marking gauge
•mortise gauge
•awl
•divider
PENCIL- A carpenter pencil (carpentry pencil, carpenter's pencil) is a pencil that has a body with a
rectangular or elliptical cross-section to prevent it from rolling away.Carpenter pencils are easier to
grip than standard pencils, because they have a larger surface area. The non-round core allows thick
or thin lines to be drawn by holding the pencil slightly rotated. Thin lines are required for high
precision markings and are easy to erase, but thick markings are needed to mark on rough
surfaces.The lead is strong to withstand the stress of marking on such surfaces. The pencil is robust to
survive in a construction environment when carried together with heavy tools. The core is typically
stronger than in other pencils. Carpenter pencils are used by builders because they can mark on
surfaces like concrete or stone. This shape and lead density aid in marking legible lines with a straight
edge that are clear and easy to follow with a saw blade. Carpenter pencils are typically manually
sharpened with a knife, although special sharpeners can be used.
MARKING GAUGE-A marking gauge, also known as a scratch gauge,[1] is used in woodworking and
metalworking to mark out lines for cutting or other operations.[2] The purpose of the gauge is to
scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface. It is used in joinery and sheetmetal operations.
The gauge consists of a beam, a headstock, and a scribing or marking implement, typically a pin, knife,
pen or wheel. The headstock slides along the beam, and is locked in place by various means: a locking
screw, cam lever, or a wedge. The marking implement is fixed to one end of the beam.
MORTISE CAUGE-A mortise gauge or mortice gauge is a woodworking tool used by
a carpenter or joiner to scribe mortise and tenon joints on wood prior to cutting. Mortise
gauges are commonly made of hardwood with brass fittings.
Like the simpler marking gauge, a mortise gauge has a locking thumb screw slide for
adjusting the distance of the scribe from the edge of the wood. It has two protruding pins,
often called "spurs", which are designed to scribe parallel lines marking both sides of
a mortise at the same time. One of the pins is adjustable, attached to a sliding fence, so
that mortises of different widths can be marked.
Some mortise gauges are designed with one retractable spur, so that they can be used
as marking gauges as well; however, because the mortise gauge is an expensive and
high precision tool, many carpenters prefer to have a separate marking gauge for general
use.
For complex joints, some mortise gauges have a double-beam design which allows the
gauge to be wrapped around a tool such as a chisel for extra accuracy.
Chalk Line Carpentry
-Chalk lines are commonly used to mark out lines between two points and are used when
the straight line required is longer than can be practically marked by hand using a straight
edge. They're taut strings coated with loose, coloured chalk. The string is drawn across a
flat surface between two points and tightened.
What can chalk lines also be used for?
Chalk lines are used to impart long, straight lines onto the surface of an object to provide
accurate guides prior to cutting, laying tiles, levelling posts, hanging wallpaper and many
other tasks. Some chalk lines may also be used as plumb-bobs to create vertically straight
('plumb') lines.
Awl
-A scratch awl is a woodworking layout and point-making tool. It is used to scribe a line to be
followed by a hand saw or chisel when making woodworking joints and other operations.
The scratch awl is basically a steel spike with its tip sharpened to a fine point. The tip of the
spike is drawn across the timber, leaving a shallow groove. It may also be used to mark a
point by pressing the tip into the timber. It is generally used when dimensioning and for
laying out with the grain. It may also be used across the grain. However, a marking knife is
preferred for this operation.
Scratch awls are traditionally used in leather crafting to trace patterns onto leather.[3] They
are sometimes used in the automotive and sheet metal trades to punch holes and scribe
lines in sheet metal.
What is a awl tool used for?
-A stitching awl is a tool with which holes can be punctured in a variety of materials, or
existing holes can be enlarged. It is also used for sewing heavy materials, such as leather or
canvas. It is a thin, tapered metal shaft, coming to a sharp point, either straight or slightly
bent.
DIVIDER
-divider, instrument for measuring, transferring, or marking off distances, consisting of two
straight adjustable legs hinged together and ending in sharp points. It is used principally in
drafting for the accurate transfer of dimensions from a measuring scale and in machine
shops for scribing lines on surfaces, usually machined, with dimensions taken from a ruler. A
compass is essentially a divider in which one of the points has been replaced by a pencil or
other marking device. The compass is useful for scribing circles or arcs of circles; it usually
includes a scale to indicate the radius of the circle being scribed.
It is used principally in drafting for the accurate transfer of dimensions from a measuring
scale and in machine shops for scribing lines on surfaces, usually machined, with dimensions
taken from a ruler.
QUIZ
1-5 GIVE ATLEAST FIVE LINING TOOLS THAT WE REPORTED EARLIER
6.THIS IS TOOL IS USED FOR MARKING WITH TWO SPURS NAILED IN TWO BEAMS HELD
TOGETHER.
7.THIS IS BOXLIKE INSTRUMENT WHEN THE STRING IS PULLED OUT, IT PASSES THOUGH THE
RUG WHICH IS WET WITH PULVERIZED CHARCOAL
8.THESE TOOL IS WHAT WE USE TO MARK OR MEASURED
9.THIS TOOL IS USED FOR MARKING LINES PARALLEL TO THE EDGE OF A BOARD
10.IT IS USED TO MARK LINES AND CENTRES. THIS TOOL GIVES THIN AND LIGHT LINES THAT
DON’T ENGRAVED THE WORKPIECE.
1-5
PENCIL
CHALK LINE
MARKING GAUGE
MORTISE GAUGE
AWL
DIVIDER
6. MORTISE GAUGE
7. CHALKLINE
8. LINING TOOLS
9. MARKING GAUGE
10. PENCIL
