Equipment

Why check a small try square? A small try square is useful for checking cabinet parts, marking short shoulders and […]

What the cutting gauge does A cutting gauge scores a line parallel to an edge. Its blade severs wood fibres,

What dividers do Dividers transfer a repeated distance without making you calculate each mark separately. Set the points to the

Transferring a door opening measurement to timber means more than copying the width and height. You need to decide which

A story stick (also called a story pole) is a strip of straight stock marked with the measurements and reference

A combination square is useful for marking a repeated setback: the distance from an edge to a line that must

Why chalk lines smudge A chalk line is quick, but it can leave more than a crisp mark. Loose powder

When checking a component at the bench, the square you reach for affects both speed and confidence. A traditional try

A tape measure is a fast site tool, not automatically a precise one. Its springy blade, sliding hook and printed

A bevel gauge (also called a sliding bevel) transfers an angle; it does not measure degrees. For a stair stringer,