Although Johnson is the leader in levels and lasers, there are more tools in the toolbox than that. In "How Other Tools Work", allow us to expand your knowledge of a variety of squares, measuring tools, marking tools, layout tools and other hand tools.
How-To Guides from Johnson Level
Welcome to Johnson Level's collection of How-To Guides. Below you will find convenient how-to instructions on various Johnson levels and other tools. --> Laser Levels --> --> Squares --> --> Optical Levels --> --> ...
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Service Manuals
Digital Levels 406028406048 40-6060 40-6080 Replace per Service Policy Replace per Service Policy Replace per Service Policy 40-6065 40-64 Replace per Service Policy Replace per Service Policy ...
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Service Policies
Non-Warranty Repairs and Service Guidelines Are there any signs of physical abuse? If Yes, then Non-Warranty Repair Some situations could exist where unit has been clearly abused, but cause of product failure is manufacturing defect. These situations should be dealt with on a ca...
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How to Read a Tape Measure
How to Read a Tape Measure How to Measure Using a Tape Measure Tape Measure Test Understanding Tape Measures A tape measure, also called measuring tape, is a type of flexible ruler. Tape measures are made from a variety of materials, including fiber glass, plastic and cloth. They are among t...
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Carpenter's Pencil
Carpentry Pencil vs Regular Pencil A carpenter’s pencil (also called a ‘carpentry pencil’ and ‘carpenter pencil’) is a pencil made for carpentry work. There are some important differences between regular pencils and carpentry pencils. The shape of a typical pencil is ...
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Elevation Grade
How to Calculate Elevation Grade How to Set Grade Stakes What is Elevation Grade? Grade of an object’s physical feature, a landform or a line (plane) is used to indicate the slope of the thing being measured. Applications of grade include physical features like hills, riverban...
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How To Choose Construction Measuring Tools
How to Keep Track of Construction Tools How to Read a Construction Tape Measure View all construction measuring tools from Johnson Level. There are many construction measuring tools available to those on a jobsite. You might wonder which type of measuring device are used on construction s...
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Measuring Wheels
A measuring wheel, formally called a surveyor's wheel, is a construction measuring tool. The origin of the measuring wheel dates back the 17th Century alongside the evolution of the odometer. While a rudimentary-looking tool, measuring distances while walking with a surveyor’s wheel is an effe...
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Flagging / Barricade Tape
Flagging and barricade tape are two types of brightly colored tape used to indicate work areas and levels of triage or potential danger or a hazard to passers by, respectively. Barricade tape generally featuring bold lettering alerting the potential safety concern, and as a minor impediment to the m...
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Drywall T-Square
A T-square is a tool used in technical drawing, primarily as a guide for drawing straight horizontal lines on a drafting table. It can also be used in conjunction with a set square to draw vertical and angled lines. Its name is derived from its resemblance to the letter ‘T’. A dryw...
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Try Square
A try square is special purpose square in wood- and metalworking used to mark or measure material. The name ‘try square’ comes from the concepts of ‘trying a surface’ (to check a surface’s straightness or correspondence to an adjacent surface) and ‘square’ (...
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Plumb Bob
A plumb bob is a pointed weight attached to the end of the string and is used to find a vertical reference line called plumb. Plumb is the vertical equivalent to a spirit level. Plumb bob has been around for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient Egypt. The tool is also used in surveying, allowi...
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Carpentry Tools: Framing Square
How to Read a Framing Square How to Use a Framing Square How to Cut Stair Stringers with a Framing Square How to Layout Rafters with a Framing Square How to Use a Framing Square for Angles View all framing squares from Johnson Level. Also known as a steel square, the Johnson framing sq...
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Combination Squares
How to Use a Combination Square How to Use a Combination Square for Angles View all combination squares from Johnson Level. Parts of a Combination Square What is a Combination Square? A combination square is a multi-use measuring instrument which is primarily used for e...
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Carpentry Tools: T-Bevels
A sliding T-bevel is an instrument that is used for both laying out and transferring angles. These tools are pivotal for many different kinds of construction jobs, especially for those in which the ideal 90° angles are not possible. With the sliding T-bevel, one is able to conform his/her projec...
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Carpentry Tools: Rafter Angle Squares
Rafter Angle Square How To's How to Read a Rafter Angle Square How to Use a Rafter Angle Square How to Use a Rafter Angle Square for Roof Pitch How to Use a Rafter Angle Square for Rafters How to Cut Rafters with a Rafter Angle Square View all construction squares from Johnson Level....
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Laser Distance Measure
How to Calculate Distance Using Laser Distance Measure How to Calibrate a Laser Distance Measure How to Use a Laser Distance Measure View all laser distance measures from Johnson Level. Accurate Measuring: Fast & Easy With a simple 1-2-3 measuring system (Point-Press-Done), the Jo...
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Straight Edges and Cutting Guides
How to Read a Straight Edge How is a Ruler Different from a Straight Edge How to Use a Straight Edge How to Use a Straight Edge with a Circular Saw View straight edges and cutting guides from Johnson Level. A straight edge is a cutting guide tool for copying a straight line from o...
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Johnson Level 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide
Johnson Level & Tool J4900 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide The Johnson Level & Tool 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide is a rip guide that is designed to give you a straight edge for ripping plywood stock, doors and other large objects that may be too big to put through a table saw. It is made ...
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