The document discusses different types of measuring tools commonly used in construction and woodworking. Bench rules are typically used to measure long lengths of fabric and need to stay in place. Folding rules come in various lengths and can fold to as small as 3 inches. Push-pull tapes retract into a case and are spring-loaded, coming in lengths from 5 to 25 feet. Slide caliper rules can measure inside and outside dimensions by inserting the rounded tips into holes or between surfaces. Proper storage of all rules is recommended to prevent damage.
The document discusses different types of measuring tools commonly used in construction and woodworking. Bench rules are typically used to measure long lengths of fabric and need to stay in place. Folding rules come in various lengths and can fold to as small as 3 inches. Push-pull tapes retract into a case and are spring-loaded, coming in lengths from 5 to 25 feet. Slide caliper rules can measure inside and outside dimensions by inserting the rounded tips into holes or between surfaces. Proper storage of all rules is recommended to prevent damage.
The document discusses different types of measuring tools commonly used in construction and woodworking. Bench rules are typically used to measure long lengths of fabric and need to stay in place. Folding rules come in various lengths and can fold to as small as 3 inches. Push-pull tapes retract into a case and are spring-loaded, coming in lengths from 5 to 25 feet. Slide caliper rules can measure inside and outside dimensions by inserting the rounded tips into holes or between surfaces. Proper storage of all rules is recommended to prevent damage.
They are typically used for jobs such as measure long lengths of fabric. A bench rule is suitable for frequent use when the rule needs to stay in place for measuring. Ensure the rule is clean and dry before storing. They can usually be cleaned with soap and water or a mild solvent. Metal rules can have a little bit of oil rubbed onto them, occasionally, to help prevent rust. They should be stored flat in a drawer or toolbox, so they won't get bent and the edges won't get damaged. A one-foot, two-fold rule had a joint in the middle and folded to a length of 6 inches. A two-foot, four-fold rule was also 6 inches long when folded. A one- foot, four-fold rule was easy to carry in a shirt pocket, since it was only 3 inches long. Ensure the rule is clean and dry before storing. They can usually be cleaned with soap and water or a mild solvent. Metal rules can have a little bit of oil rubbed onto them, occasionally, to help prevent rust. They should be stored flat in a drawer or toolbox, so they won't get bent and the edges won't get damaged. This is used for rough layout. It is also used to measure distances greater than two feet. Ensure the rule is clean and dry before storing. They can usually be cleaned with soap and water or a mild solvent. Metal rules can have a little bit of oil rubbed onto them, occasionally, to help prevent rust. They should be stored flat in a drawer or toolbox, so they won't get bent and the edges won't get damaged. Push-Pull Tape. This familiar device is spring- loaded so that the tape retracts into its metal or plastic case when not in use. It is also known as a flexible rule. The push-pull tape comes in lengths from five or six feet up to twenty-five feet. It can also be purchased in metric lengths. Ensure the tape is clean and dry before storing. They can usually be cleaned with soap and water or a mild solvent. Metal rules can have a little bit of oil rubbed onto them, occasionally, to help prevent rust. They should be stored flat in a drawer or toolbox, so they won't get bent and the edges won't get damaged. Slide caliper rule can be used for measuring outside and inside dimensions. ... To measure the inside diameter of a hole, or distance between two surfaces, insert only the rounded tips of the caliper jaws into the hole or between two surfaces. Ensure the rule is clean and dry before storing. They can usually be cleaned with soap and water or a mild solvent. Metal rules can have a little bit of oil rubbed onto them, occasionally, to help prevent rust. They should be stored flat in a drawer or toolbox, so they won't get bent and the edges won't get damaged. DUO TEAM