Skills / Design / Designer & Construction Set Out

1 min read 01 November 2024

Most setout is common sense ….. but gee, golly, gosh … we get it wrong too often.

 

Our “Tool™makerette’ Inch has illustrated the fundamentals. So when our back is turned everything should be “plonked” in line (…. that’s a pun 😬) or sensibly – without fail.

 

I’ve also included lots of ‘whys’ ….. so if you have a tricky mix of shapes & components, you can use reason to correctly separate, space & ‘craft’ the best outcome. Teachers (that’s most of us on the job) take note of the core messages:

 

      • ‘Meridian Rule’ – Jerry’s considered view that 1m from FFL is a default position for accessible stuff
      • margins / frame / gauge ….. everything must be equal / centred / in line etc
      • plan the layout eg where the full tile starts, where the light will provide best illumination etc
      • ergonomics is NOT a dirty word …… make sure everything you design & install can be easily used esp. tap handles, garage door remotes, signage so it is visible etc.

     

ppsssstttt …. I think this will replace Metal Compatibility as our No 1 Tool™.

 

NB. This Tool™ will not harm or disagree with any documented dimension or location where indicated by a Designer or required by a Manufacturer.

 

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