Which tool is a layout tool used for marking and transferring various angles among workplaces; unmarked for degree increments?

• A. Measuring Tape
• B. Circle Stencil
• C. Chalk Line
• D. Bevel Gauge

Answer: (D)

Transferring angles between pieces without relying on degree markings is what this tool excels at. A bevel gauge (sliding bevel) is designed to copy a specific angle from one part and lock that angle so it can be reproduced on other parts. Since its blade isn’t graduated with degree marks, you set the angle by matching it to the reference edge on one piece and then transfer it by tracing or aligning the blade on the next piece. This makes it ideal for laying out consistent angles across workplaces.

Measuring tape deals with linear distances, not angles. A circle stencil helps draw circles or arcs but isn’t used for transferring arbitrary angles between parts. A chalk line marks straight lines or edges but doesn’t capture or transfer angular measurements. Therefore, the bevel gauge is the correct choice for marking and transferring various angles.