I’ll list the tools you need first.

1. Carpenter’s square

2. String (I like to use cotton-small diameter. You could use nylon, etc.)

3. Milk jugs, water jugs or antifreeze jugs filled w/water or sand. I’ve tried to use jack stands but, if they aren’t heavy, they will slide on a slick floor.

4. Sharp pointed marking utensil. I like to use Sharpie-Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers because they produce a razor width line. The Sharpie-Fine Points & others can produce a line that is 1/16” wide and even more. If you’re going to go to the trouble of doing this alignment, you want to make each measurement as precise as possible in order to get the desired results. For the purpose of these pics, I used a broad marker because the camera wasn’t picking up the thin lines.

5. Tape. I like to use gray tape (better known as 100-mph tape). You could use masking tape or any other type of tape that will stay stuck to the surface you’re working on. I like gray tape & black Ultra Fine Point Sharpies.

6. Tape measure. I have a Stanley in the pics. Use what you wish.

7. 6-ft. level or carpenter’s chalk line.

8. Pad of paper for figures (optional-could be done on a piece of tape)

Here’s a pic of most of the tools you will need. You can make the choice of jugs & chalk line vs. 6’ level. You may want to use all the tools.