Measuring Tools
During construction, a number of variables may have to be measured: length, depth, angle, level, diameter and circumference. All of these would have different measuring tools. They might be used by different professions to provide accurate measurements so as to avoid mistakes. Increasingly for levelling and excavation work in the initial stages, measurements are done by using lasers. Rotary laser levels are suitable for outdoor work while interior measuring can be done by line level or plumb lasers. The largest of all is a laser detector which can be mounted on heavy machinery. To calculate smaller distances, retractable or ordinary tape measures or folding rulers are still used. A spirit or bubble level is used during the installation of doors, windows or other fittings to make sure the surface is even. Fractional calipers can measure inside dimensions while a T-square or set square ensures something is a right angle. A protractor can measure angles while dividers transfer measurements from one place to another. Another less common measuring tools is a thread pitch gauge. Accurate measurements are essential in the construction industry where mistakes waste time and cost money. Some of these measuring tools might also be found in a home owner's toolbox.
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Stanley TLM65 Laser Distance Measurer (1 Supplier)
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Stanley TLM 99 Distance Measurer (1 Supplier)
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Stanley TLM 99S Distance Measurer (1 Supplier)
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Stanley Tylon 8m Tape Measure Twin Pack (97281) (1 Supplier)
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Stanley Tylon Tape Measures 8m (16') Pack of 2 (2086H) (1 Supplier)
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Starrett Pro Site Protractor 175mm (95044) (1 Supplier)
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Steel Framing Square (1 Supplier)
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Steel Profile Gauge (1 Supplier)
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Steel Rule 150mm (1 Supplier)
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Steel Rule 300mm (1 Supplier)
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Steel Rule 600mm (1 Supplier)
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Steel Rule 900mm (1 Supplier)
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Steel Surveyors Tape 30m (1 Supplier)
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Steel Surveyors Tape 50m (1 Supplier)
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Stencil and Masking Material (1 Supplier)
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Super Angle Guide (1 Supplier)
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SURFACE ROUGHNESS STANDARDS SURFACE ROUGHNESS STANDARDS (1 Supplier)
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T410 - Square Conduit (1 Supplier)
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Tape Dispenser 48mm to 50mm (1 Supplier)
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Tape Measure (1 Supplier)
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Tape Measures (1 Supplier)
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Telescopic Aluminium Level Staff (1 Supplier)
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Telescopic Gauge Set 6pce (1 Supplier)
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Torpedo Level (1 Supplier)
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TracPipe Length + Tape 10m x 15mm (1 Supplier)
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