💡A quality combo square is essential for accurate woodworking projects.
📐Different squares have different uses, such as machinist squares for tool setup.
📏Sliding bevel gauges allow for precise angle measurements and settings.
🔪Marking knives provide more accurate marking in hand tool woodworking.
⚙️Wheel marking gauges can be made at home and are great for mortise and tenon work.
How do I test if my square is actually square?
—Line up the square on a straight edge and make a line. Flip it over and make another line. If the lines overlap, the square is square.
What is the advantage of using a sliding bevel gauge?
—Sliding bevel gauges allow for adjustable angle measurements and precise settings without needing to know the angle.
What is the benefit of using a marking knife in hand tool woodworking?
—Marking knives create a clean, precise line for chisel work and prevent undercutting or damaging the wood.
Can I make my own wheel marking gauge?
—Yes, there are kits available to make your own wheel marking gauge using scrap wood and epoxy.
What is a scratch awl used for?
—A scratch awl is used to mark drill hole locations accurately and is an essential tool in woodworking.
00:00A viewer asked for suggestions on smaller marking and measuring tools for woodworking projects
00:17A quality combo square is important for checking squareness in projects
02:07Different squares have specific uses, such as machinist squares for tool setup
04:48Sliding bevel gauges allow for accurate angle measurements and settings
05:55Marking knives provide more precise marking in hand tool woodworking
09:11Wheel marking gauges can be made at home and are great for mortise and tenon work
10:33Scratch awls are essential for marking drill hole locations accurately
