And first up are tape measures probably one of the tools we use the most in the workshop or at least i do.
Woodworking measuring hacks. In this video we review 5 quick measuring hacks with framing squares rulers and a tape measure. Most measuring tapes have the width of the tape shell printed on its base. Write down all measurements in 8ths but leave off the 8. Creativity involves connecting the dots in new ways.
One thing that is constant in woodworking there is lots of measuring and working with numbers and woodworkers have devised many different ways to quickly do things that doesn t involve sitting down with a calculator or trying to work out some complicated math. This is a feature designed to make it easier to make inside measurements. For projects were you are measuring to the 16th of an inch you can easily measure and record numbers fast like the professionals do. The more dots you have the more creative you can be.
So 34 5 8 becomes 34 5 and 16 1 2 aka 4 8s. One thing that is constant in woodworking there is lots of measuring and working with numbers and. If you re measuring the width of a rough door opening for instance don t bend the tape and guess at an exact measure. You ll notice that most tape measure bases are also flat.
Today i have 7 woodworking measuring tips here at the house of hacks. If we re just meeting i m harley and i believe everyone has a god given creative spark. Measure like a pro.