Equipment

A story stick is a scrap of straight wood used to record a measurement or a group of related measurements. […]

What a Compound Angle Is A compound angle is made from two different angles on two different planes. A common

A marking awl is useful for starting drill bits, locating screws, transferring measurements and marking joinery. In softwood, however, a

A folding rule is only useful when its joints hold each section in the same plane and open to a

How to Set a Beam Compass for a Large Timber Radius A beam compass is the practical way to mark

Uneven floors and walls are normal in older houses, but they make trim look careless when you install it square

Why corners cause tape-measure errors A tape measure is accurate only when you account for the parts that are not

A consistent setback is a line or shoulder marked the same distance from an edge across several parts. You might