Multifunction layout tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of my multifunction layout tool with the rule partially retracted into a suitable arrangement to be used as a square, compass, rip gauge or depth gauge;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of my tool, with measurement indicia, disposed in the same configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of my tool;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of my tool;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of my;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of my tool tool showing a vial level disposed parallel with the squaring edge of the base;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of my tool with the rule extended and disposed at a forty-five degree angle;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of my tool with the rule disposed at an intermediate angle aligned with intermediate angle markings;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of my tool with the rule disposed at an intermediate angle measured by the protractor-vernier scale; and,

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of my tool with the rule disposed at yet another intermediate angle as measured by the protractor-vernier scale.