Mortise Gauges vs Marking Gauges for Tenon Layout
A mortise gauge and a marking gauge both scribe lines parallel to an edge, but they do different jobs. A […]
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Combination Squares vs Try Squares for Accurate Carpentry Layout
A combination square and a try square both mark and check a 90-degree angle, but they suit different work. A
How to Check Whether a Carpenter’s Square Is Accurate
A carpenter’s square is only useful if its inside and outside edges are actually 90 degrees. A small error at
How to Use a Framing Square to Lay Out Stair Stringers
What the framing square does A framing square lets you mark each stair tread and riser in one setup. Its
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Best Rafter Squares for Marking Common and Hip Rafters
A rafter square, also called a speed square or layout square, earns its place in a tool belt because it
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Rafter Squares vs Framing Squares for Roof Layout
What the names mean A framing square and a rafter square both help lay out roof work, but they are
Best Sliding Bevels for Reproducing Angles on Trim and Joinery
A sliding bevel, also called a bevel gauge, transfers an angle from one piece of work to another. It does
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Sliding Bevels vs Digital Angle Finders for Transferring Angles
What each tool does A sliding bevel transfers an angle from one surface to another. Its stock sits against a
Best Combination Squares for Marking Joinery and Checking Right Angles
What a combination square does A combination square is a steel rule with a sliding head that can be locked
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Best Butt Chisels for Fitting Hinges and Lock Plates
What a butt chisel does A butt chisel is a short-bladed bench chisel made for controlled work close to a