In traditional Chinese architecture and furniture making, the Luban ruler is a commonly used measuring tool, which can be used to measure parameters such as length, width, height, etc. And the correct Luban ruler method is very important to determine the size and auspiciousness of the door. Below we will introduce in detail the correct method of Luban ruler door.
1. Preparations.
Before using the Luban ruler measuring door, you need to prepare the measuring tools and recording tools. Common measuring tools include luban rulers, tape measures, or laser rangefinders. The recording tool can be a blank piece of paper or an electronic device that is used to record the measurement results.
2. Determine the measurement location.
When measuring the gate, it is necessary to determine the measuring position. In general, the size of a door includes the width, height, and thickness of the opening. Therefore, these three parameters need to be measured separately. The width of the doorway is usually the distance between the walls on both sides of the door, the height of the doorway is usually the distance from the top of the doorway to the ground, and the thickness of the doorway is the depth of the doorway.
3. Luban ruler measurement method.
1.Door opening width measurement: Use Luban ruler to start from the center of the left wall of the door, measure horizontally to the edge of the right wall, and record the measurement results. Then, align the short side of the Luban ruler with the left edge of the door frame, start from the edge position of the wall on the right side of the door, measure horizontally to the edge position of the left wall, and record the measurement results. The results of the two measurements are added together to obtain the total width of the door opening.
2.Doorway height measurement: Use a Luban ruler to start from the top edge of the doorway, measure vertically down to the position of the ground, and record the measurement results. If the height of the door opening exceeds the regular size, it needs to be measured in sections and recorded.
3.Door opening thickness measurement: Use Luban ruler to start from the edge position of the left wall of the door opening, measure vertically to the edge position of the right wall, and record the measurement results. Then align the short side of the Luban ruler with the left edge of the door frame, start from the edge position of the wall on the right side of the door opening, measure vertically to the edge position of the left wall, and record the measurement results. The results of the two measurements are added together to obtain the total thickness of the door opening.
4. Record and interpret the measurement results.
All measurements are recorded on a blank sheet of paper or in an electronic device. When recording, you need to indicate the location and direction of the measurement, such as the left width of the door, the width of the right side, the height of the top and the height of the bottom, etc. In addition, it is also necessary to interpret the scale of the Luban ruler to determine the auspiciousness of each size. Generally speaking, the size of the door opening should be in line with local customs and cultural traditions, too large or too small will affect the family's feng shui and good luck. Therefore, when interpreting the Luban ruler, it is necessary to consider a number of factors, including the purpose of the door, the physiognomy of the family members, the five elements, etc.
5. Precautions.
When using the Luban ruler to measure the door, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1.Ensure the accuracy and reliability of the measurement tool, and avoid inaccurate measurement results due to tool errors
2.Maintain stability and concentration during the measurement to avoid inaccurate measurement results due to human error
3.When interpreting the Luban ruler, it is necessary to consider a number of factors, including local customs, cultural traditions and personal circumstances
4.If you encounter special circumstances or cannot determine the good luck, you can ask a feng shui master for guidance and advice;
5.When renovating and furnishing, follow local building codes and safety standards to ensure that the dimensions of the doors meet the relevant requirements.
In short, the correct method of measuring the door of Luban can help us determine the size and auspiciousness of the door, so as to ensure the feng shui and good luck of the family. When renovating and furnishing, we should follow local building codes and safety standards, taking into account a number of factors, including local customs, cultural traditions, and personal circumstances.