Marking Tools [sumikake-dougu]
Sumikake-dogu
5 Ruler for measuring length
1.Orishaku
This is Ruler that can be folded. The number of foldings is so large that it is commonly called "six folding", and there are wooden and steel.
2.Makishaku
A tape-shaped Ruler, such as cloth or thin steel, can be wrapped in the case. There are things that can be measured from about 2m to those that can measure a long distance.
3.Bamboo shaku
It's made of bamboo.
Orishaku, Makishaku, and Takeshaku from the upper left
- ＊The contents of this page are excerpts from "Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Collection Ruler Sumikake, Marking Gauge, Drills"
- ＊The product name is based on the unified name used in the museum, mainly referring to the tool name used in Kansai. The name of the tool may vary depending on the region or researcher.