try square
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Potts, Milwaukee, Wis.—This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in a tool for mechanics' use and consists in combining with a try square, a spirit level and a surface gage.
The wood is placed upon the bench, and the joint marked out by using a marking knife or penknife blade and the try square.
From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William
Transfer these lines down the edges by the aid of the try square.
From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Shaw, Ellen Eddy
Set out the stiles with a marking knife or penknife and a try square, as shown at Fig.
From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William
Then plane the other two sides at right angles, so as to produce a square rod, which, at every part throughout its length, should fit the try square.
From Hand-Craft The Most Reliable Basis of Technical Education in Schools and Classes by Sutcliffe, John D.