But this doesn’t need to be an expensive one. It is essential to use one of these for fine-scale work, to make a consistently even, fine line when marking-out for cutting etc. These more general-purpose ones most often have a 0.7mm lead with a standard ‘HB’ hardness and it’s also usually possible to refill them. Some luxury versions can be expensive, but others are as cheap as £4-5 for a pack of 10. a very thin graphite stick or ‘lead’ housed in a mechanism which allows it to be advanced forward as it wears down, without the need for sharpening . but I’ve also seen ‘automatic’ or ‘clutch’ pencil referred to, and in the UK the old-fashioned term ‘propelling pencil’ is still sometimes used. It also covers tools for weighing or dosing materials. This first part deals with tools for measuring and marking-out and deals with pencils, rulers (including scale rulers), squares, small drawing-boards, spacing or shape templates and other geometry tools. Even temporary constructions to assist assembly, or one-off templates to achieve a specific shape, are tools, and that’s why I’ve included them. I prefer to use hand-methods rather than machine tools on the whole, but I’ve also kept to the use of hand-tools in my teaching because most of the people I teach don’t have power tools or workshops.Ī tool is any device, however simple or however complex, which enables or contributes to the performance of a task. Obviously this list reflects the way I prefer to work, which may differ from other people . The list includes some simple, custom-made tools which can’t be bought, and I’ve added more information on where others can be found.
I’ve collated these accounts together from what I’ve already written on this site or elsewhere, but I’ve also added quite a bit to them. measuring and marking-out cutting assembly shaping and modelling creating surfaces painting. The tools will be grouped according to general tasks. Once completed each part will be previewed as a post and then put in the Methods section under Recommended tools for small-scale making where I can add to them as I learn new things. Colors are chosen at random and cannot be requested.0.06-inch imperial and 0.1-cm metric scales offers accurate measurement.Offered in an assortment of colors (colors chosen at random, no requests).Actual color may vary from pictures shown.Dimensions: 1.41"H x 12.1"W x 0.21"D.Rubberized wave plastic ruler offered in assorted colors.Non slip rubber material offers better grip.Pivot function allows measuring edge to lift off the page when using markers and highlighters.Binder holes for 3-ring binder storage.Hanging hole for vertical storage.Draw straight lines and take accurate measurements using both the metric system and imperial system with this Staples 12-inch assorted-color wave ruler.This is the first part of an account I’m putting together of tools I’d recommend for small-scale making.
This Staples wave grip ruler is constructed with sturdy plastic and rubber material to provide long lasting durability.
The bright color rubber and black plastic material make this a sturdy and bright tool perfect for office and home use. Ensure measurements are accurate with both metric and imperial markings. Binder holes offer easy storage in 3-Ring binders as well as an additional hanging hole for vertical storage. The unique shape creates a pivot point allowing the measuring edge to lift from the page when using markers and highlighters. This 12-inch ruler comes with a wave pattern made from soft rubber material to allow for a more firm and comfortable grip.