Heck no. The Architect Scale Ruler is a special tool for specific jobs. If you never have to use one, that’s ok. The market for them is relatively small. But here is a list of those who need them every day….
In short, yes, an Architect Scale Ruler is a great tool to use in the summertime. In fact, architects keep them handy year-round to help them on a daily basis.
Did you know these interesting facts about this unique ruler?
Not that we’re counting, but we currently offer 18 different types of Tally Books on our website. Did you know there could be that many options of this handy little notebook? If you pay attention, you’ll notice these amazing features:
We’re nearing the end of the shortest month of the year – and inching closer to springtime. Gardeners are prepping to plant a fresh new season of beauties, and students are chomping at the bit for spring break to get here.
But if you’re a part of the workforce that uses Tally Books everyday, perhaps you’re thinking of which style you need to reorder, or maybe you’re thinking of trying out a new style. Either way, here are some great go-to’s:
An Architect Scale Ruler has several scales on it, which makes it look very
confusing and mysterious. But in a couple of minutes, you will be able to overcome that mystery, and be able to use this type of ruler.
You would use one of these rulers when examining a scaled drawing. An architect or draftsman makes a drawing on paper, to represent a large building. It could also be a machine or a map, or something that is much larger than a piece of paper. At the bottom of the drawing, it show what scale is used in the drawing. For example: 1/8″ equals one foot. or 1/4″ equals one mile.
Let’s make an example of a drawing that says 1/8″ equals one foot. Then you would use the 1/8 scale on the architect scale ruler. All the important measurements are already marked on the paper, so you wouldn’t need your ruler there. Some measurements on the paper are not marked, for different reasons. That’s when you need your ruler. In this particular case, the 1/8 scale has a mark every 1/8″. Not all the marks are labeled with a number, because there’s not enough room. It may have markings at 4, 8, 12, etc. Just set your ruler on the drawing to measure the thing in question, and simply read the number of feet on the 1/8 scale.
Wasn’t that easy?
Tally Books are usually used in the field to make continual notes on the progress of a job. They are used by
and many other people that need a weatherproof notebook. This stock tally book has a picture of the US flag. It is so appropriate today, September 29, for National VFW Day in America. You can use it in your job, or you can imprint it with the name of your local VFW, and pass them out to the members as a show of gratitude.
An Architect Scale Ruler is one of the first tools you will need to design your
dream home. A special computer design program is another tool. But, when you print out your initial design, a architect scale ruler is absolutely necessary to see the measurements. If your printout, or blueprint, is in a 1/8 scale, you would use the 1/8 edge of the ruler. If it is 1/4 scale,
then use the 1/4 scale of your tape. You then read the number of feet that the ruler shows you. This will help you to design areas that are large enough to fit your appliances like a washer and dryer, and refrigerator. You can also cut out models of your furniture, and move them around in different configurations. It’s much easier now, than after the house is built. Have fun!
There are many options when it comes to choosing the best Tally Books. Need a little help? Here are some features to keep in mind before for your next order –
In preparation for tomorrow – it’s National Set A Good Example Day – let’s make a quick list of how you can do exactly that!