Best Bevel Gauges for Reproducing Compound Angles
Reproducing a compound angle means matching two bevels at once: the angle across the face...
Equipment
Best Adjustable Squares for Stair and Roof Layout
Best Adjustable Squares for Stair and Roof Layout Stair and roof layout demands more than...
Best Beam Compasses for Large Timber Layouts
Large timber layout calls for a different compass than ordinary cabinet work. A small drafting...
Best Scratch Awls for Marking Timber Without Pencil Graphite
A scratch awl is a simple marking tool: a pointed steel blade held in a...
Best Scribing Tools for Fitting Trim to Uneven Walls
Fitting skirting board, architrave, shelving or a worktop against an uneven wall is mostly a...
Best Depth Rules for Checking Mortises and Rebates
Depth rules are simple tools, but they prevent expensive mistakes. A mortise that is 2...
Best Marking Awls for Starting Holes and Layout Points
A marking awl is a small tool, but it solves several layout problems that pencils...
Best Compact Folding Rules for Interior Carpentry
A folding rule earns its place in an interior carpenter’s pocket when a tape measure...
Best Tape Measure Blades for Measuring Long Timber Components
Long timber components expose the weaknesses of an ordinary tape measure quickly. A narrow blade...
Best Magnetic Tape Measures for Steel Framing and Site Work
Steel framing punishes a weak tape measure. The edge catches on studs, the hook gets...