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265868 Erik Levin 2018‑05‑17 Re: Use of zig zag rules, now reuse of old framing square legs
John wrote:



>Kermit's mention of cutting up a bent, distorted, or otherwise undesirable
>framing square into a "hook rule" is the "gem of the day" on this Porch. What a
>great idea!  Thank you for that idea, Kermit!


>I have two handy straight edges that a previous owner made by cutting a framing
>square.  Maybe I should weld hooks to them, then file them straight again.
Thanks for reminding me of this before I go back in the field at the beginning
of july. I am down to one custom slim hook rule. I make them from slim rules by
welding on tabs from other damages rules. This is less bulky than standard hook
rules and will fit into a narrow slot, like a tight weld fitup or between flange
faces before bringing the bolts up snug. I tend to lose them to other engineers
on job sites once they see the utility. Now, where did I put the fixture the
last time I made a bunch???


I need to add an 18 and a 24" from the damaged framing square
collection^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hrenewal stock. And maybe a 12". I must have a few
spare 12" flexible 16R graduated rules.


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