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try square

NOUN
T square
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Transfer these lines down the edges by the aid of the try square.

From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Shaw, Ellen Eddy

Potts, Milwaukee, Wis.—This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in a tool for mechanics' use and consists in combining with a try square, a spirit level and a surface gage.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

With the try square repeat the lines of this sketch on both sides of each.

From Hand-Craft The Most Reliable Basis of Technical Education in Schools and Classes by Sutcliffe, John D.

Then plane the other two sides at right angles, so as to produce a square rod, which, at every part throughout its length, should fit the try square.

From Hand-Craft The Most Reliable Basis of Technical Education in Schools and Classes by Sutcliffe, John D.

The wood is placed upon the bench, and the joint marked out by using a marking knife or penknife blade and the try square.

From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William