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What is a T square used for?

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What is a T square used for?
A T square is a technical apparatus used as a guide for drawing straight lines on a drafting table. It is primarily used by architects, engineers, and builders. It is called a T square as it resembles the letter T.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Large Vintage School T Square
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large vintage school T square Large vintage school T square. New old stock so in excellent
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Antique 19th Century Czech Toys

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Wood

Boxwood Tailor's and Dressmaker's Square by John T Johnson of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A boxwood 24 x 18 inch tailor's and dressmaker's square, by John T Johnson of Birmingham, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Boxwood

Square Antique Elm Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this characterful, beautiful, and practical square antique dining table made of elm
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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

COLLECTABLE EST 1848 T&J ORME MANCHESTER ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SNOOKER SCOREBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Manufacturers No7 St Ann's street St Anns Square Manchester T&J Orme and Sons were one of the most important
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Wilson Chilton’s mahogany Naval Architects/draughtsman box of curves/templates
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, the box of rectangular form with a hinged top, in fine quality mahogany with the T-square and straight
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Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century, Antique Khotan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, aubergine-purple and soft grey T-shaped lozenges form a square, a similarly colored cloud motif and zigzag
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Antique Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

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