Geometrical instruments – Straightedge type – Plural straightedges nonadjustably fixed at right angles
Patent
1985-10-04
1987-04-07
Martin, Jr., William D.
Geometrical instruments
Straightedge type
Plural straightedges nonadjustably fixed at right angles
33403, 33480, 33474, 33DIG1, B43L 1300
Patent
active
046549781
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed guide has an elongated planar body and a planar cross bar, angled normal to the body off one end edge thereof, somewhat in the configuration of a "T". One end of the cross bar projects away from the elongated body only a short distance, 1/4 to 5/8 of an inch; while the other end of the cross bar projects 11/8 to 11/4 of an inch away from the elongated body, corresponding to the width of the narrow side of a standard "metal stud" framing member. With the elongated body positioned against the wide side of the stud and the extended cross bar end squared against one narrow side of the stud, someone can consecutively mark both stud sides with this single guide setting; requiring the guide to be repositioned only once to mark the remaining narrow stud side. The extended cross bar is formed of a magnet material, effective to magnetically hold the guide against the metal stud (in this position, and/or in many different related positions) for easily measuring and marking the stud, squaring up the assembled framing structure, or temporarily storing the guide when not being used.
REFERENCES:
patent: 204428 (1878-06-01), Eaton
patent: 660876 (1900-10-01), West
patent: 4538354 (1985-09-01), Smolik
Lind Charles F.
Martin, Jr. William D.
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