How do you measure up? Measuring is a tricky thing. I want to be accurate so my projects come out right, but not hair splitting, because then woodworking isn't fun. "Back in the day," when I was in building construction, I had a foreman who was big on folding rulers. He had some very distinct ideas about using a folding ruler versus a tape measure. Basically the Jim King Rules of the Measuring Road were to use a tape measure when you had an outside measurement; something to hook the end of the tape on, and the folding ruler for all inside measurements; when you need to butt the ruler against something, and ANYTIME you need more accuracy.
The idea really stuck with me (in large part because Jim took it seriously, and it was his way or the highway), and I've been using a folding ruler ever since. It's in my back pocket when ever I'm in the shop. I rarely measure with anything else.
My other go to measuring device is a set of brass bars. If you haven't tried this yet, check it out. It consists of bars of various size, typically 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". I use them instead of a ruler for machine set ups such as the height of a router bit. Much easier, and much more accurate.
Whatever you do to measure up, make sure it works well for you, and provides the accuracy you need.
George Vondriska Managing Editor |
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Woodmaster 718
Changeover Process
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