Combination Square vs Sliding Bevel for Marking a Mitre
A combination square and a sliding bevel can both help mark a mitre, but they do different jobs. A combination […]
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Steel Tape vs Folding Rule for Measuring Door Frame Openings
For a door frame opening, a steel tape is usually the better tool for measuring the overall width and height.
How to Use a Sliding Bevel to Copy a Roof Rafter Angle
A sliding bevel is one of the simplest ways to copy a roof rafter angle accurately. It does not measure
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Best Dividers for Transferring Measurements Between Timber Parts
Dividers transfer a distance without needing you to read it off a ruler. Set the points to a known width,
How to Measure a Timber Component When Both Ends Are Irregular
When both ends of a timber component are irregular, there may be no reliable end face to hook a tape
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Best Marking Gauges for Repeatable Door Hardware Setbacks
A marking gauge helps when several hinges, latches, or other fittings need the same setback from an edge. Its fence
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Knife Line vs Pencil Line for Marking a Crosscut on Timber
For most crosscuts in timber, a sharp pencil is the quicker and more forgiving marking tool. A knife line is
How to Use a Marking Gauge to Lay Out a Housing Joint
What a housing joint is A housing joint, also called a dado, is a straight-sided groove cut across the grain
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Best Combination Squares for Checking Timber Thickness and Depth
A combination square is useful for more than marking a 90-degree line. Its ruler can measure timber thickness, and the
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Metric vs Imperial Folding Rules for Mixed-Unit Site Work
Mixed-unit site work is common: plans may be in millimetres, existing construction may be in inches, and imported hardware can