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Jackstaff

A tool used to check the vertical alignment of the stone spindle relative to the grinding face of the levelled BEDSTONE. It incorporates a QUILL for detecting faulty adjustment.

Alternative terms

Term Language Region
Jack English
Jack Stick English
Quill Stick English
Stone Trail English
Tracer English
Tracer Bar English
Trail English
Tram Stick English
Tram-Staff English
Trammel English