Drafting T-Squares

A T-Square can be used to draw horizontal lines on a drafting table, but it can also be used as a guide to draw vertical or diagonal lines. The name comes from its resemblance to the “letter T,” and it comes in a variety of sizes or lengths. This type of drafting square can also be used to cut drywall. These tools are usually made of aluminum and have a tongue that’s 48 inches long. Some table saws have a T-Square fence, which are attached through a railing system on the front end of the table. A drafting T-Square has two parts — a long shaft (called the “blade”) and a short shaft (called the “stock” or “head”). And it will usually has a transparent plastic edge, which needs to be free of any nicks or cracks if you want your lines to be smooth and straight.

William Ford Robinson Stanley (February 2 1829 - August 14, 1909) was an engineer who designed and manufactured a number of precision drawing and mathematical instruments, which included the T-Square. He was skilled in the field of architecture, and he formed the first trade schools in the United Kingdom. When he died, most of his estate went to trade schools and their students in South London. And he was a member of several professional organizations (including the Royal Society of the Arts, the Royal Meteorological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the British Astronomical Association). He was also a painter, musician, photographer, and an author of a number of publications (which included plays, children’s books, and political treaties).

A square tool can be used to mark cuts, measure angles, and check the squareness of edges. It has become a standard tool for carpenters, but it has many other uses as well. Both the combination and speed squares are used in carpentry and a few other related fields, and there are a couple of others that can be used for drywall and framing. Architects and engineers often use a drafting T-Square, which is a versatile and flexible tool that can be slid across a flat table. The handle will be made of either wood or plastic, while the blade can be moved in a way that the designer feels is necessary.