Ever stood in your workshop, scratching your head, wondering if a combination square or a speed square is the right pick? You’re not alone! I’m here to break down the differences between these two. Types of Squares We have quite …
We all know what a right angle is, right? It’s the standard by which all woodworkers build anything. It’s 90 degrees, one corner of a box that has four of them. Cabinet doors fit and look well and even, windows …
The single most important thing in woodworking project success is an accurate measurement. “Measure twice, cut once” is more than just a cute saying in carpentry, and means a project is more than likely to turn out well for you. …
The world of woodworking is filled with squares, and we don’t mean the woodworker, although some may be a bit square. Squares are indispensable tools in the home woodworking shop and all carpentry work, as well as at construction job …
In woodworking, it is essential that the piece you are building is square, no matter the piece. Think of your house; if the framing wasn’t square, if the door frames weren’t square, if the room’s corners weren’t square, what a …
Every woodworking shop will have a wide selection of carpentry tools, both power and hand. One never knows what tool will become indispensable to a project, and the wider the selection of tools, the better. One such tool is the …