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.
Rob's blog: Things I know little about
My new shop build is slowly, but surely, moving forward. Design decisions are made, drawings get updated, I review them, the cycle repeats.
Project: Make a solid wood bird inlay
Solid wood inlay gives you a lot of flexibility to create a unique piece of furniture with a very strong focal point. It can be a small but powerful addition to your next project.
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How to: Where to buy tools in Canada
Discover where to buy tools in Canada with this practical guide for woodworkers. Learn how to choose the right supplier based on availability, price, and expertise.
How to: 12 surprisingly simple shop accessories you need to make
A collection of machines, power tools and hand tools in the shop is great, but until you realize you can double their potential with simple shop-made accessories, you haven’t discovered your workshop’s full potential.
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