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getting things "square"

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Subject: getting things "square"
From: epetrevich@relavis.com
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 11:00:23 -0500
OK, I'm mostly a woodworker that is getting into metal work now and  I have
a question that may seem simple.  Sorry in advance if it is.

I was building a server cabinet and fish tank stand this weekend and I was
having a hell of a time getting/keeping things square.  I have a level
table to work on, but once I got to adding legs and such in the 3rd
dimension, I was having a hell of a time.  I can't measure cross corners
because the other corner isn't build yet.
I have those "welding magnets" that are suppose to hold the work together
and square (it holds the work, but you need to adjust square.
So, what are some tricks?  I was trying T-squares, levels, clamps.  In
woodworking, if you are off a "little" you can correct it easy, but once a
leg is welded, it's not moving.

TIA

Inch
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