Double Square vs Combination Square

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

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

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?

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?

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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