Double Square vs Combination Square

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 …

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Which Starrett Combination Square To Buy

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. …

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Different Types of Woodworking Squares

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 …

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What is a Combination Square Used For?

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 …

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What is a Sliding T Bevel Used For?

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 …

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