Equipment

Checking a timber frame means checking two different things: whether a member is vertical (plumb) and whether a surface is […]

Measuring a long board alone is less about maximum tape length than control. A tape that bows, flips over, or

A tape measure is only useful if you can read it quickly and trust the mark you are reading. For

Why a Long Rule Matters for Repeated Work When several timber components must be the same length, width, shoulder position,

A folding rule is useful for checking a window or door recess because its straight, rigid sections are easier to

What a pocket rule is good for A pocket rule is a short ruler you can keep in an apron

Evenly spaced dowel and peg holes are easier to mark with dividers than with a ruler and a series of

Treated timber is harder to mark cleanly than dry, untreated stock. Its surface may be wet, rough, resinous or coated

A chalk line is the quick way to mark a straight cut across a sheet of plywood, OSB or MDF.