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01/04/2003 06:16 PM |
sawdusttv |
there is a little black diamond shape every 19 1/4" on a tape measure. can anyone inlighten me to what this is used for? |
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01/05/2003 10:45 PM |
Piffin |
Divide 96" by five and you get 19-3/16" which is actually where the diamonds are located. It's just another layout setting like 16" or 24" commonly used for framing buildings. |
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01/09/2003 10:16 AM |
doug seibert |
They're for engineered trusses.......... |
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01/09/2003 10:00 PM |
Piffin |
Engineered trusses are a common usage but not the exclusive use. I'm remodeling an eighty year old house now for a customer. It was balloon framed with all members @19-3/16"oc My own house is log with the upper floor joists (4x8 timbers) @the same layout. It is more common in commercial work but not at all uncommon in residential. |
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01/10/2003 06:06 AM |
sawdusttv |
thanks to all who replied. |
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