Best Framing Squares for Laying Out Large Timber Cuts
Large timber cuts expose the weaknesses of a small square quickly. A short carpenter’s square may be accurate, but it […]
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Best Sliding Bevels for Copying Existing Timber Angles
A sliding bevel is the simplest tool for transferring an angle from an existing piece of timber to a saw,
How to Check Whether a Combination Square Is Square
A combination square is useful only if its blade meets the stock at exactly 90 degrees. A small error can
How to Use a Framing Square to Mark a Birdsmouth
A birdsmouth is the notch at the lower end of a common rafter. It lets the rafter sit flat on
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Best Dividers for Checking Timber Widths Without a Ruler
Checking the width of a timber board does not always require a ruler or tape. A pair of dividers can
Best Combination Squares for Accurate Timber Layout Work
A combination square is one of the most useful layout tools in a carpenter’s kit. It marks 90° and 45°
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Try Square vs Combination Square for Small Joinery Components
Small joinery parts punish small measuring errors. A 3 mm error on a long framing cut may disappear into the
How to Transfer a Timber Length with Dividers and a Knife
Transferring the length of one timber piece to another with dividers and a knife is a simple, accurate way to
How to Use a Panel Gauge to Mark a Wide Timber Board
A panel gauge is the right marking tool when a timber board is too wide for an ordinary marking gauge.
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Best Mortise Marking Gauges for Accurate Timber Layout
A mortise marking gauge cuts two parallel lines at a fixed distance from the edge of a timber. That makes