Battens a tilers tool

[GazTech]

There have been a few threads relating to the batten and its uses. I used battens frequently when tiling for two main reasons. The lower batten is supportive and gives a good datum line and level, the upper batten is a measuring aid and also a way of continuing datum line and levels. With larger heavier tiles more and more being used on walls, they can be a great tool put to good purpose. I attach a quick sketch I did to highlight this.....Gaz

[Sir Ramic]

Sometimes a picture can tell a thousand words.

[GazTech]

I scribbled it down in about 4 mins...lol but it will do....

[Sir Ramic]

That makes no difference Gaz, sometimes when you try and explain something to a person who has little experience it can seem so confusing, as in the "marble mitre" thread. A picture or even a scribbled drawing can clear matters up in seconds.

[GazTech]

Cheers....sWe has his guides, Oli has his bible, Gaz now has scribbled drawings...lol
When reversed the picture reads Benson & Hedges filer tipped...

[pjtiler]

I scribbled it down in about 4 mins...lol but it will do....

do ya do portraits

[Sir Ramic]

do ya do portraits

Only of tiling

[GazTech]

do ya do portraits

Not of you Paul, I can't draw that many lines...lol

[Branty]

Nice sketch Gaz. Never seen battens across the top, is that a northern thing?

[bigandy]

If i can answer for gaz i would nt say its a northern thing(me being from the same area as gaz) but more a help full aid to ensure cuts above a reveal are kept straight shall we say for the less experienced, or if you had a few too many the night before!) i use a drawn pencil line but have used a batten before now

[brian c]

Gaz did you draw that with a BAL pen?

[GazTech]

Gaz did you draw that with a BAL pen?

Of course I did, with a bal pen if I ever encounter a problem I phone technical and they advise me to throw it away and get another, or twist the top to expose the knib...lol

[Oli]

Nice one Gaz, I like the fact that you've taken the time to sign and date the sketch as well

[GazTech]

Nice one Gaz, I like the fact that you've taken the time to sign and date the sketch as well

More than one way to stop copyright theft, although no one would want to put their name to that....lol

[grumpygrouter]

There have been a few threads relating to the batten and its uses. I used battens frequently when tiling for two main reasons. The lower batten is supportive and gives a good datum line and level, the upper batten is a measuring aid and also a way of continuing datum line and levels. With larger heavier tiles more and more being used on walls, they can be a great tool put to good purpose. I attach a quick sketch I did to highlight this.....Gaz

Nice post Gaz. (you are just trying to boost your "thanks" count while Dave is away aren't you. lol)

[GazTech]

Nice post Gaz. (you are just trying to boost your "thanks" count while Dave is away aren't you. lol)

Rumbled me

[Grace'sDad]

So go on Gaz, why batten at the top? I've never come across that before and I can't get my head round why!

[Fred]

Tilers are scared of using battens as some times they find the next wall is out. By using a level and double checking the lines you will find you can spot on. Its all about having the guts to do it................. so folks, bin the lazer levels..............

[GazTech]

So go on Gaz, why batten at the top? I've never come across that before and I can't get my head round why!

It works as a point to measure from when tweaking levels across doors or windows...if you go across the window, you can measure down to the largest piece, and cut them all the same