Equipment

What matters when you measure with one hand A pocket tape is useful on site when you can hold the […]

Why use a folding rule for door reveals? A folding rule earns its place when you need a rigid measure

Why use a steel rule on small joinery? A steel rule is useful when a tape measure is too bulky

A long tape measure and a pocket tape solve different problems. A 25-foot tape is quick to grab for most

What a carpenter’s pencil is good for A carpenter’s pencil earns its place on site because its broad lead makes

A chalk line is one of the simplest layout tools in carpentry, but a poor one can waste more time

Choosing between the two A tape measure is the better all-rounder for site work: it reaches across sheet goods, room

What each line is for A chalk line and a string line can both carry a reference across a long

A carpenter’s pencil is useful because its broad lead stays visible on rough timber and can be held against an

What each gauge is for A marking gauge sets a line parallel to an edge. You set the fence against