MESSRS. E. R. WATTS & SON, LTD., 123 Camberwell Road, London, S.E.5, have designed and introduced a new type of bevel gauge which should prove a most valuable tool in the engineering workshop for the ...

In a recent episode of MacGyver, Angus (yes, that's his first name) finds his location in the desert using only a string, a protractor, and a watch. Is this actually possible? Basically, yes. (At ...

Old school vernier calipers served engineers and machinists well for a long time — and did a perfectly good job. Digital models then came along and were easier to read. They now rule the roost, ...

The bizarre object to the right was found in the tomb of an ancient Egyptian architect. For over 100 years, it has languished while archaeologists debated its function. Now, a physicist has thrown her ...

What you need: ruler, protractor, pencil and paper. Use these to construct a triangle when you know the length of 1 side and the 2 angles at each end of it. In this case use the length 8 cm, and the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Measurement tools are often an afterthought when ...