A framing square is considered an angle gauge and it’s another type of square tool. The most application of framing square is in carpentry and building such as roofing, stairway, and many more. Not only for checking 90-degree corners (squareness) but also for layout, marking, and scribing. Therefore, it incorporates some tables and scales that … Read more
In woodworking and carpentry, several square tools can spring in mind when it comes to checking squareness, measuring small distances, and marking out on wood. A speed square is one of them. It is a triangle-shaped instrument with a t-edge, line guide, scribing holes, right angle, protractor, ruler, diamond hole, common scale, hip scale, and … Read more
As we have known that the purpose of using gauge blocks is to check the accuracy of other precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers. As a result, we use them in inspection, verification, and calibration. Even, we use them in tool setups as well. But, how do we know that our gauge blocks are … Read more
Using a gauge block is not complicated but there are several things you have to master; have to learn at least. Because this block is manufactured and shaped with a high degree of accuracy, a special treat is needed. This page will walk you through how to use the gauge block from the selection up … Read more
Gauge blocks come with a purpose to serve as a reference standard for length. We use them whether in lab or workshop. Dimensional measuring instruments such as micrometers (outside, inside, and depth micrometers), calipers (both the vernier, dial, and digital caliper models), indicators (both dial and dial test indicator), and height gauge benefit from these … Read more
The surface plate serves as a baseline, a reference point, or a datum point for linear measurement and dimensional inspection of objects, mechanical parts, and industrial parts. It is commonly used in an inspection lab of a manufacturing site. It is a must for any metrology laboratory to have this tool that is used for … Read more
A try square is one of the woodworking square models (combination square, speed square, etc) that you have to own in your toolbox. Whether in woodworking or carpentry projects, you will find this tool very helpful to generate a neat working result. The primary function of a try square is to check whether an object’s … Read more
Gauge blocks are a set of precision-cut stable metal blocks of different thicknesses used as a length standard. They usually come in a set, but you could also find them individually. Measuring instruments such as micrometers, digital calipers, vernier calipers, dial calipers, height gauge, dial indicators, and test indicators use gauge blocks for inspection and … Read more
Learning about how to read a dial caliper is about learning how to read its main and dial scale. The main scale is linear like the ruler, while the dial/secondary scale is circular. Simply, if you ask how to read dial caliper, you have to master these two scales. There is an imperial or metric … Read more
Reading a digital caliper is easier compared to reading a vernier caliper or dial caliper. It automatically displays the reading on the LCD screen. So, there is no need to calculate the main and the secondary scale. It requires less time and effort to read the measurements. Although it’s easier, when it comes to how … Read more