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MEASUREMENT TOOLS

Brief Description of Tool: Looks like a digital caliper. It measures angles that are either 30, 45, or 60 degrees. It is made of mainly steel. How do you use it: Place down ruler if you need to measure. Push ruler until it hits the bottom of a hole and read the digital reader. Tighten the depth gauge when ruler hits the bottom of a hole Price: $15 to $70

Brief Description of Tool:Dial calipers are similar measuring gauges. They measure in metric and U.S Standard. They can be in analog format or digital format. How do you use it: To use, place object in between the two spikes, then roll the wheel until the object is grasped tight enough, and finally look at gauge to see width or thickness. Cost: 20-70 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:It is used to mark angles, measure distance, and mark lines. It consists of two steel sticks. The divider can also be compared to a compass How do you use it: Place one side of divider on the pivot point, then place the other stick of the divider on the desired point use to find the results. Price: 5-80 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:The feeler gauge is a blade then you use to measure a gap of your use. How do you use it? You put the blade right next to the narrow game with the correct blade. Price: $4 to $20

Brief Description of Tool:They are Made of light strips of wood and Joined by rivets to make the rule foldable. All opening and closing parts are in parallel lanes and Multiple pivot sections are in place so that they can unfold or lock in place How do you use it: Unfold or fold depending on distance and how you measure, then Unfold how many rulers you are going to need, then Measure the distance until you are at your desired distance or length Price: 5-60 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:The Marking gauge is used for measuring, woodworking, and metalworking to mark and cut curtin measurements. How do you use it? TO MARK PLACES TO CUT MATERIAL LIKE WOOD AND metal Price:$10 to $40

A tape measure is a long, flexible strip of cloth or metal that measures in feet or meters. To use, pull out the metal tab and measure the distance. Use the safety to lock the measuring tape at your desired distance. Cost is around 8-30$

Brief Description of Tool:A 12 inch or 6 inch ruler that is made out of wood or metal. It is used to measure distance between two given points or to measure length How do you use it? Place 1 inch side of the ruler on first point you want to measure, then pinpoint the distance from the first point with the 1 inch side. You can also use the skinny side of the ruler on top of the object or surface. Price: 1-40 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:It is a gauge that measures the distances of small objects. How do you use it? You can turn the screw which tightens or loosens the gauge.. Price: 10-40 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:The outside caliper has light metal claws, it is very fragile, and grabs cylinder shaped objects How do you use it: Tighten using wheel until object is grasped and doesn’t fall out. It also measures the diameter of the outside of a cylinder shaped object. When to use it:When measuring external distances, outside diameter, and measuring cylinders. Price: 10-40 dollars

Brief Description of Tool:It is a plumb that employs the law of gravity. With the string that is attached to the plumb to hang it to the plane that is not level so you can level the plane with the plumb bob. The plumb bob uses weight to level the plans. How do you use it: You but it next to the object that u want to use it on and wait until it calculates Price:$5 to $40

Brief Description of Tool:It measures angles up to 180 degrees. It is made of mainly plastic. Most of the results are displayed accurately. How do you use it: Place small circle in the middle on the 0 degrees mark of what you are measuring. Line it up so it is straight. Look at second line of the angle and read the number displayed by protractor When to use this tool:When measuring angles and can be used when measuring distance depending on the type of protractor. Price: 5-50 dollars