measuring and setout tools
Hi everyone
Partly inspired by JillB's questions about her out-of-alignment tri-square, I was wondering what people use for measuring and setting out. I scrape by with an eclectic collection of bits and pieces - steel rules, an old tri-square, normal tape measures, and some other junk, but I need to evolve to improve my accuracy. I've been contemplating some of the woodpecker rules and squares, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I liked the Starrett double squares or combination squares too...
So, let's hear what you use, and why. Bonus points for pics...
Trav
measuring and setout tools
Colen Clenton, Chris Vesper and home made tools are all terrific.
I have way too many of each but my favourites:
CC screw mortice cutting gauge; just a stunning bit of kit
CC cutting gauge; as above
CV cutting gauge; I have several as they work well
CV try squares; great design and that little tab stop is useful
CC mitre gauge;
CC awl;
CV joinery knives; :-)
DC marking knives; ;-)
I have long held the desire to make my own variations of the above. Maybe one day I'll get 'round to it.