What is the name of the hand held tool used to measure surfaces with the indentation of movable metal pins?
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What is the name of the hand held tool used to measure uneven surfaces with the indentation of movable metal pins?
Could be used to measure for wood trim.
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as in ? for wood trim ?
Moulding contour gage
It’s a profile gauge also known as a contour duplication gauge.