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Measuring and Inspecting

Layout Compasses

Layout Compasses

Draw circles and transfer distance measurements

Parallel Rules

Draw parallel lines, as well as circles, arcs, and angles

Straightedges

Draw straight lines and check the straightness of surfaces

Drafting Curves

Drafting Curves

Use as templates for drawing curved lines

Compass Point-Holding Clamps

Compass Point-Holding Clamps

Attach to a pipe, ruler, or beam to scribe circles and arcs too large for a compass

Straightedge/Protractors

Straightedge/Protractors

Draw straight lines and measure angle, slope, and rise with one tool

Angle Transfers

Angle Transfers

Duplicate any angle in construction and other applications

Rulers

Horizontal, vertical, circumference, center-finding, and pica rulers

Squares

Check 90° angles during layout work with combination, angle, or pipefitters' squares

Protractors

Set bevels and measure angles with everything from pocket-size to long-arm protractors

Combination Square Blades

Combination Square Blades

Connect to a combination square head to create a combination square

Combination Square Heads

Combination Square Heads

Attach combination square blades to form a combination square

Light Boxes

Illuminate your drafting work and view transparencies, slides, and X-rays

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

Communication

Stencils

Paint over or trace to create everything from custom messages to drafting designs

Eraser Shields

Block parts of your surface from being erased

Ink

Apply ink to rollers, pads, or stamps, then mark surfaces such as paper, fabric, metal, and plastic

Pencil Sharpeners

Pencil Sharpeners

Sharpen pencils manually or automatically

Pencils

Everyday, illustrators', mechanical, carpenters', and welders' pencils

Erasers

Remove mistakes and stray marks from paper, dry erase boards, and chalkboards

Pens

Everyday, four-color, any-angle, metal-detectable, and antistatic ink pens

Paper Pads

Take notes on lined paper, grids, and large pads for easels

Drafting Paper

Create high-quality technical drawings with lead, ink, or laser printing

Fabricating and Machining

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Drafting Boards

Drafting Boards

Adjust the angle, slide the parallel rule, and carry wherever needed to make plans and drawings

Desks

Stand up or sit down to work in offices and plants

Drafting Board Covers

Drafting Board Covers

Cut to size and adhere with tape to protect drafting board surfaces

Lighting

Lights

Ceiling, wall, portable, adjustable-arm, security, and backup lights as well as flashlights

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Hand Brushes

Clean dust and chips off tables and workbenches

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)