Equipment

Rough-sawn timber is a poor surface for a delicate chalk line. Raised grain catches the cord, hollows let it skip, […]

What belongs in a belt for chisels and layout tools? A belt for finish carpentry needs to keep a few

A string line is a simple way to carry a straight reference across a run that is too long for

Setting out timber framing means measuring long runs, checking diagonals and carrying dimensions around a site without letting the tape

Why a folding rule helps with a reveal A reveal is the distance from an opening’s edge to a set-back

Setbacks are the small distances that determine whether a joint looks deliberate or merely close enough. A hinge recess, mortise,

Measuring a door opening alone is awkward because the tape’s hook has to stay put while you move to the

What you need to check A door opening is not just a width and a height. Before ordering a door