You don't have to invest a fortune in space-age gadgetry to make accurate measurements, and you don't need advanced training in math to build complex houses. Author John Carroll provides dozens of beautifully simple techn...

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You don't have to invest a fortune in space-age gadgetry to make accurate measurements, and you don't need advanced training in math to build complex houses. Author John Carroll provides dozens of beautifully simple techniques for highly accurate measuring, marking, and layout using a number of basic tools.

Good habits of measuring and marking not only ensure high quality but also save materials and money and increase productivity. Measuring, Marking & Layout shows how to do the job right the first time.

If you find it more enjoyable to end up with clean, professional-looking work than with sloppy work, Measuring, Marking & Layout gives you what you want.



  • Set of four small hole gauges for measuring holes, slots, grooves, and recesses in woodworking, metalworking, machining, layout, and pattern-making applications
  • Measuring range of 0.125 to 0.5"/3.2 to 12.7mm
  • Half-ball measuring surface with flat base is hardened and ground for two-point contact in shallow slots and recesses
  • Safety stop prevents gauge from adjustment beyond its range
  • Includes protective case for storage
  • Set of four small hole gauges for measuring holes, slots, grooves, and recesses in woodworking, metalworking, machining, layout, and pattern-making applications
  • Measuring range of 0.125 to 0.5"/3.2 to 12.7mm
  • Half-ball measuring surface with flat base is hardened and ground for two-point contact in shallow slots and recesses
  • Safety stop prevents gauge from adjustment beyond its range
  • Includes protective case for storage

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