Top 31 Measuring Tools Projects

1. 16. Plumb Bob

   DIY Network gives information on the Plumb Rite bob — a tool that's handy for hanging wallpaper and paneling, plumbing a wall or ...

2. 17. Viewer Jig: Board Center Finder

   

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   Host David Thiel shows how to make a jig that can easily help find and mark the center of a board.

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3. 18. Protractor Combo

   Need a protractor? DIY experts have a suggestion. This cool tool can find angles and even be locked into position to serve as a cutting...

4. 19. Essential Workshop Handtools

   The Ultimate Workshop experts share essential hand-tools that should be found in the most basic workshop.

5. 20. Home Building (20:00)

   

   Chris presents Cool Tools used for your building projects.

6. 21. How to Use a Blindmark Drywall Marker

   

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   One of the hardest parts of installing drywall is measuring and marking for electrical boxes. The Blindmark Drywall Marker simplifies t...

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   $1 - $50

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   Easy to Moderate

7. 22. Using Levels

   DIY experts explore the different types of levels and how to use them.

8. 23. How to Make a Compass

   

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   This compass is made of wood pieces, a knob, a pencil and a carriage bolt. It draws larger circles than most workshop compasses. Use th...

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   $1 - $50

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   Easy

9. 24. Table Saw Miter Gauges

   Cutting accurate miters on a table saw can be tricky with a stock miter fence. DIY host David Thiel takes a look at some commercially-a...

10. 25. Magnetic Tape Holster

    DIY Network shares an innovative way to keep track of your tape measure with this magnetic tape holster.

11. 26. Easy DIY

    

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    Get tips from DIY Network on the right tools for a do-it-yourself job.

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12. 27. Measuring Tools (00:20:00)

    

    Chris Grundy's got all kinds of stuff for your measuring needs.

13. 28. How to Draw Angles and Circles

    

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    Drawing perfect circles and angles can be challenging. Carl Mueller, host of DIY Tools & Techniques, offers some foolproof techniques f...

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    $100 - $250

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    Easy to Moderate

14. 29. How to Use Squares, Bevels and Gauges

    DIY Network explains the variety of tools used to make and measure angles and guidelines.

15. 30. 796 Digital Micrometer (01:07)

    

    This micrometer is a precision instrument that you don't have to baby.