What is BS 3322 - Carpenter’s squares and bevels about?
This British standard aims to help its users produce high-quality carpenter’s squares and bevels.
BS 3322 specifies the materials, nominal sizes, dimensions, quality, finish and testing of carpenters’ squares and carpenters’ sliding bevels.
Who is BS 3322 - Carpenter’s squares and bevels for?
BS 3322 on the specification for carpenter’s squares and bevels is useful for:
- Manufacturers of carpenter tools
- Designers of carpenter tools
- Quality control personnel
- Carpenters
Why should you use BS 3322 - Carpenter’s squares and bevels?
Carpenter’s square or framing square is used for framing and laying rafters and stairs. Carpenter’s square is also used for finding and establishing right angles and marking cut-off work on wide stock. A carpenter’s bevel is used for both laying out and transferring angles. These tools are essential for a carpenter’s work and facilitate the accuracy of design and dimensions for the products.
BS 3322 guidelines ensure that each tool is capable of passing the performance tests and will give accurate service and satisfactory life under normal conditions of use.
In conclusion, the guidelines of BS 3322 enable you to produce high-quality carpenter’s squares and bevels.
