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Watch this Before Buying Woodworking Layout, Marking & Measuring Tools (Part 2)

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Joshua shows which woodworking hand tools you need for layout, marking & measuring, and which tools you don't need. See brand names & many more details in the article here: https://woodandshop.com/woodworking-h...

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20 Comments

@EmbracetheQuestion 6 years ago Pinned

I sure appreciate the way you teach. You do not just relay information, but you explain - well. Additionally, you tell us about your preference without being dogmatic. I find that very valuable. Keep up the great work!

@lanecobb4150 6 years ago

The hook end of a tape measure is made to slide the same amount as the thickness of the hook. That way you get both accurate inside and outside measurements. Yes, I’m cool 😎 Also, don’t allow the spring loaded tape to slam the hook into the body of the tape as it retracts. Over time that will affect the amount the hook slides, bend the hook so it won’t stay hooked or worse, break the hook off.

@brentN2028 6 years ago

I am 53 years old and this video just took me to my school years. Thank you for this video. Great trip down memory lane with vintage tools.

@j.r.tidwell3318 4 years ago

Thank you Josh, I love your antique wood working tools. I've looked at garage sales, flea markets but no luck. Im not giving up looking. One day I'll hit the jackpot.

@wildbluewilly1949 5 years ago

So glad that I discovered your channel. You are a terrific educator and have been provided inspiration for developing traditional woodworking skills. Thank you kind sir.

@bigdteakettle8989 6 years ago

A suggestion on the round head marking gauge that will not stay tight would be to remove the screw and drop a piece of solid lead shot just smaller than the screw into the hole and then replace the screw. Once the screw is tight the soft lead will compress and grip the shaft much tighter than just the screw alone.

@thanha.nguyen6704 6 years ago

This was super helpful, thank you Joshua.

@daveb7999 2 years ago

Glad to have found your channel. Great advice for all of the above, thumbs up and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

@dc85337 5 years ago

Here's a tip for newbies : Buy an aluminum angle 2x2 or so. Cut them to length wanted. You can make them 12" - 18" - 24" - (unlimited) any length you want. The Angle keeps them straight.
You can also use them in tandem as winding sticks.
You did mention them - but they really work quite well. They can be used flat or on the angle up or down.

@brucecomerford 2 years ago

Thanks Joshua.

@skippylippy547 6 years ago

Thank you Joshua. Wonderful presentation.
Your channel has become one of my favorites!

@henrysara7716 5 years ago

Thank you Joshua great quality lessons.

@maithamshayyal86 6 years ago

You're amazing but your voice is one level, I'm a teacher and if I speak one leve along my lesson, my students will feel sleepy.
Thanx a lot

@Themis_M1 9 months ago

Excellent. I own some of the cheaper and less effective tools and got some great advise on how to upgrade.

@dmartin1650 6 years ago

I'd recommend the quangsheng twin stem marking guage. It's well engineered in brass and stainless steel, locks tightly and comes with the shaft clamp as standard. It's also substantially cheaper than similar gauges from better known competitors.

@shawnmcclain9098 6 years ago

Great video. The reason for the wobble on a tape measure is to get more accurate inside and outside measurements.

@Ishtar274 6 years ago

Your vintage tool collection is awesome. My grandfather would have these in his work shop, I haven't seen some off these for years....made me smile and reminisce of him and what a wonderful historical skill the carpenter is. Through watching this it also showed me how to really use the tool. Brilliant video 😊

@petermarsh4993 6 years ago

Dear Joshua, as always a well prepared and delivered piece of edutainment. There’s a couple of things I need to highlight.
1) Re first named round body marking gauge. You mentioned that there are two screws for added security. I guess you could use it that way but it was designed to give the user micro adjustment. The way it works is like this. Open both thumbscrews. Get your cutting marker to approximately the correct position and tighten the distal thumbscrew - the one furthest from the head. Then, twist the knurled collar and move the marking head to the exact position you want and then tighten the proximal thumbscrew. Voila, easy positioning in a quick period of time.

@garyknable1155 6 years ago

Really like the old style folders compared to the new. Hope I can get across the pond to look a few

@deancollins1371 3 years ago

I realize that this video came out 2 years ago, but I'd recommend that you try the Rob Cosman mortising gauge. It is expensive, but I like that both marking wheels are on the same shafts and that a mortising chisel can be used to set the width between the wheels.