Re: [CR]Frame angles measuring tool

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:58:57 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Frame angles measuring tool
To: prutledge1@comcast.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 7/29/04 1:31:58 PM, prutledge1@comcast.net writes:
>Here in the US, an "angle finder" like Wayne refers to is sold by Sears
>in
>their Craftsman line of tools and they call it an "inclinometer." I have
>one and have used it successfully to measure frame angles; it's reasonably
>accurate to one degree. I don't recall what I paid, but it's not expensive.

These devices are best used for relative, not absolute measurement. For absolute measurement I have a little deal I made out of plexiglass strip that I transfer angles from the drawing with or use to transfer angles to paper and then measure with my drafting tools. More accurate. For mitering I find a General Tools protractor to be just fine although my failing vision makes it tough to
read.
Phil Brown