97.BasicToolsPart2

[@3112134]

We used to use a scratch awl also. You're the first to mention it that I've seen for use with wood.

[@David.M.]

Thanks Graham. You are persuading me to put away my electric tools and try some hand building. Cheers

[@montelott8570]

Good presentation Graham, l particularly like the discussion of tapes vs rules. Using a rule is a habit l hope to cultivate.

[@MCsCreations]

Excellent lesson, Graham! Thanks a bunch!!! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@johnford7847]

Excellent overview, sir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Arboreal_Fungi]

Great info, Thanks!

[@AlexDiesTrying]

Since I'm a lefthander, using a marking knife shaped like a spear with two edges and one flat side is probably the most convenient. Jim Kingshot used one of those.That way I can mark in both directions. I very much adore my carpet knife, just not for marking.

[@trep53]

Marking and measuring is critical. The single bevel knife blade is a good idea.

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Good presentation but this should have been at the beginning of the series. Neglected a steel rule

[@FerdinandAugustinus-j6t]

There is part 1? l don't see that in video list.

[@einy2crikey]

Click on 'more' above and 'videos.'

[@FerdinandAugustinus-j6t]

l feel stupid. l don't understand how did l miss it now. l even watched that video earlier when it came out...

[@brucewelty7684]

Pencils are made of graphite and that is one of the slickest substances known to man. Now as far as removing the mark? do it lightly and use alcohol and a rag. 24 inch rule. Measuring 47.1875 is going to be a challenge.

[@darylthomas4522]

the last square you have is so versatile in ways I am sure you know but did not mention,the width of the blade,the width of the body,the amount of blade that sticks out sideways and lengthways are "standard sizes"that can be set and used repeatedly job after job ,day after day just like the folding rule width and thickness can be a single or double " spacer" that never changes

[@roman_le]

I have two combination squares that happened to have 152 and 304 mm of length, despite being in SI measurement system. Almost useless sizes.

[@darylthomas4522]

@roman_le 304 mm is 12 inches,1 foot EXACTLY,they probably used up old imperial blanks with metric markings

[@roman_le]

@@darylthomas4522 I know that it's 6 in and 12 in. Yes, they use the same blanks just mark them in millimeters.