Entries from Stuff tagged with 'carpentry'
Squaring Walls and Foundations using diagonals and the 3 4 5 Right Triangle
I've written about framing squares but they are generally too small to ensure that something like an entire wall or foundation line is square. So there are a couple of other methods that can be used which only require a... read more.
Japanese Framing Square (Sashigane) vs. American Steel Square
The American steel square dates from the industrial revolution. It served as a form of calculator in the pre-electronic days and was the subject of a number of treatises and innovation. In contrast, the Japanese square - called a "sashigane"... read more.
How to Check and Adjust a Framing Square
Framing or carpenters squares last a long time and are big enough that they can get stepped on or dropped or have something put them out of square sometime over their life. Fortunately it is easy to check and adjust... read more.
Two Headed Japanese Nailset - Nitoku Kugshime
One of the things that is wrong with ordinary nailsets is that the hammer is too far from the head of the nail. This gives more room for a glancing blow. The solution is to use a Japanese nailset... read more.
How to use the Swanson Speed Square as a Framing Square
Since I published the first review of the Swanson Speed Square, many people have been wondering how to use it. There are actually a large number of things you can do with it, but the most common is probably to... read more.
Pony 32400 ISD Hand Clamp Review
Clamps are important and generally you want them to do one thing - clamp. Unfortunately the Pony 32400 ISD (stands for "Innovative, Superior and Dependable") just doesn't work all that well. Here it is shown below alongside a typical spring... read more.
Setting Things Straight - Stabila 187 Level Review
I've used bad and good levels. Some with broken or misadjusted vials, some "I-beam" levels which catch stuff in the flanges and the brand I finally settled on is Stabila. I haven't found anything better. I prefer the 187... read more.
If I had a hammer... Estwing Framing Hammer
No one seems to use framing hammers that much anymore. Air-powered nailers can tack things together more quickly and without disturbing the work by banging on it. But the framing hammer should not be forgotten even if it is not... read more.
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