Carpenter tool

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for facilitating and easing the work of gauging the reveal between the edge of the door jamb to the trim, window sill to the trim, the underflooring to the baseboard, and locating studs.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A device for easily and conveniently placing trim at the proper distance from the doorjamb, window sill and between the baseboard and underflooring consisting of at least two specific edges with their associated edges spaced at such a distance so as to create the proper reveal; 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  further incorporating at least one magnet so as to facilitate the location of a stud for mounting the trim by the magnet being attracted to the stud if the stud constructed of ferric based metal or attracted to metal in the stud if the stud contains ferric based metal within it or close to it such as a nail or screw.