How to Measure a Timber Opening from Inside Corner to Inside Corner
Measuring a timber opening from inside corner to inside corner sounds simple, but small errors can leave a door, window, […]
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Tape Measure Standout vs Blade Width for Measuring Timber Alone
Measuring timber alone is where a tape measure’s small design choices become important. You need to hook the end over
How to Use a Story Stick to Mark Repeated Cabinet Rail Lengths
A story stick is a simple shop-made gauge for transferring repeated dimensions without measuring each part from a tape or
How to Measure a Door Jamb Reveal with a Steel Rule
What the reveal means A door jamb reveal is the visible gap between the edge of the door and the
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Dividers vs Rule for Setting Out Equal Spacing on Timber
Dividers and a rule solve related but different setting-out problems. A rule gives you a measured distance; dividers help you
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Best Pocket Squares for Checking Timber Edges in Tight Spaces
A pocket square is useful when a full-size framing square is too awkward to put against a timber, post, stair
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Best Marking Tools for Laying Out Timber Mortise Positions
Mortise layout depends less on buying an elaborate marking kit than on making a few consistent references: a square shoulder
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Framing Square vs Combination Square for Laying Out Timber Steps
Choosing the Right Square for Timber Steps For laying out timber steps, a framing square is usually the better primary
How to Mark a Parallel Line Along a Timber Board with a Gauge
A marking gauge draws a line at a fixed distance from a board’s edge. It is useful for laying out
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Best Folding Rules for Measuring Timber Openings on Site
Measuring a timber opening on site is not just a matter of finding the width and writing it down. Openings