how many use a gauge rod

[the chippy]

I use a gauge rod and paint them with white emulsion after use ready for next job.

 

[merlecollins]

Each to their own, but I have used a staff as I call it. To set out floors anywhere from 1,100m2 to 3,500m2 never let me down. If it works for big jobs, it will work on a splash back.

Spot On Phil Sometimes a staff can be one of your most important and time saving tools on a job

Walls on one side and floors on the other.......

 

[Stephen@Weber]

Couldn't agree more, walking tiles etc IMHO can never be as accurate and would be impossible on any large job.

 

[Rob Z]

One thing that I like about this site is learning all the trade terminology used in the UK. We call a gauge rod a "jury stick", and a "story pole" is used for laying out vertical courses of siding, brick, etc.

I use anything that's handy to make a jury stick. Often times we just draw our lay out marks on our straightedges with a Sharpie marker, or use the float strips that we have for mud work. By the time these get used on the job many of the marks have gotten rubbed off and they are ready for the next job.

 

[macten]

I'm going to refer to mine as a jury stick from now on - I like that

 

[brian c]

i use one on big floors etc but generally just use a tile and a spacer.Whatever works for you do it.

 

[Sean Page]

I've just laid a loose wire ufh kit.... I use a guage for this all the time

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Just goes to show, it does'nt matter what accent we have. Or what terminology we use, we are a band of brothers. Cool!

 

[Aston]

thats where tilersforums comes into its own...in one thread any newcomer has just established that you can set out by measuring, gauging with a staff/rod/stick or dry laying to find the best setting out scenario..

the idea of setting out is to find the most asethtic, pleasing and balanced look to a room, whilst trying to avoid undesirable & unachievable cuts....which ever way you choose, if it works, keep it going....at some point you'll use all of the above methods
ed...

 

[garretridge]

tape rule for me most of the time but some complicated layouts then a gauge rod!

 

[WHPES]

Tape measure, calcluator, spirit level and plumb bob. I usually draw on a few grout lines before starting to make sure I and the customer is happy.

 

[chrisroe]

upvc trim got a pack from wicks then use a pencil to mark onto it

 

[stevee]

if i use one i pencil the marks on my 1800mm level, it wipes off easy for next time,steve

 

[mikethetile]

if i use one i pencil the marks on my 1800mm level, it wipes off easy for next time,steve

thats a good idea steve

one problem with gauge rods is finding timber that is true

 

[stevee]

thats a good idea steve

dont be expecting it all the time bud:smilewinkgrin: