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No-measure Gauge for Checking Square

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To check my diagonals for square, I use an old telescoping radio antenna with the ends fashioned into points to fit into corners better. I extend the antenna one way, then carefully lift it out and see if it fits the space between the other pair of diagonals. No need to measure.

- Mark Thiel; Coral Springs, Florida

Squaring
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