Are you ready to take your woodworking projects to the next level? I teach beginner and intermediate woodworkers how to build awesome projects while saving them money on tools and equipment! I make tool and technique videos, downloadable woodworking project plans, tips and tricks, and more!!
Is Your Square REALLY Square?
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Hey Reader, There’s nothing more frustrating than getting to the end of a project, trying to glue up a box or a drawer, and realizing the corners just won't seat right. Usually, we blame our technique or the wood. But sometimes, the tool actually is the problem. Even a brand-new square from the hardware store can be off by a degree or two, and over a long cut, that adds up fast. Here is a 30 second test to check yours: Grab a scrap piece of plywood with a straight factory edge. Draw a line using your square. Then, flip the square over so it faces the opposite direction and draw another line right next to the first one. If the lines are perfectly parallel, you’re good to go. If they V-shape at all, your square is out of alignment. It’s a simple check, but it’ll save you hours of sanding and "fixing" joints that should have been right the first time. Now go build something awesome! John - Biscuit Tree Woodworks P.S. If you want a project that really puts your square to the test, my Keepsake Box plans are a great way to try some fine woodworking! |
Biscuit Tree Woodworks
Are you ready to take your woodworking projects to the next level? I teach beginner and intermediate woodworkers how to build awesome projects while saving them money on tools and equipment! I make tool and technique videos, downloadable woodworking project plans, tips and tricks, and more!!
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