19 – A woodworker’s first seven layout tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven layout tools that you should purchase: Tape measure, engineer's square, metal rulers, sliding T-bevel, marking gauge, combination square, mechanical pencil.
Rob Brown talks about the first seven layout tools that you should purchase: Tape measure, engineer's square, metal rulers, sliding T-bevel, marking gauge, combination square, mechanical pencil.
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Rob's blog: Against the grain
One thing all woodworkers can agree on is that wood grain is a wonderful thing. Having said that, many of us may like different features, or characteristics, of grain.
Project: Craft a set of Mission night tables
Bring the simple, classic look of Mission-style furniture into your bedroom.
How to: Lute of illusions
The original Bosch Lute was made in the 1500s. There is only one of them in the world, but a skilled luthier from Saskatoon completed a very similar lute. Learn how he assembled all the pieces that make up the back of his version of the Bosch Lute.
Know your tools: Cordless drill/drivers
Compact drill/drivers provide ample power for most day-to-day drilling and screwing tasks, making them ideal for DIYers, hobbyist woodworker, furniture makers, and trades people who primarily drill smaller diameter holes (under 1"), sink shorter screws (under 2-1/2"), and tighten smaller nuts and bolts.
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