This section is from the book "Spons' Mechanics' Own Book: A Manual For Handicraftsmen And Amateurs", by Edward Spon. Also available from Amazon: Spons' Mechanics' Own Book.
These comprise the chalk line, rule, straight-edge, square, spirit level, A-level, plumb level, gauges, bevel, mitre-box, callipers and compasses, trammel, and a few modern contrivances combining two or more of these tools in one.
 
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