In a message dated 7/29/04 7:19:28 PM, Phil Brown writes:
>
> In a message dated 7/29/04 1:31:58 PM, prutledge1@comcast.net writes:
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> >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
>
I have a tool that my daughter's orthopedic surgeon gave me... two pieces of clear plastic riveted together with angle measurements printed on it. He used it for measuring spinal curvature on X-Rays. A medical supply store might carry them. When I get home I'll check the manufacturer and do a Google search and get back to you if anything turns up. This is a really nice tool and it doesn't look like it would be too expensive.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA