There are lots of discussions on the web on measuring tools, but they usually degenerate into "My Foo square is .00014 more accurate than your Bar square". Personally, I'm happy if my projects come out within 1/64" - about .015 (or half a millimeter, for us metric fans). Anything smaller than that I can clamp, sand or hammer into submission!
I have an economy model Swanson 12" combination square that I use for most things. It is pretty square, but not perfect. I also have the HF digital caliper that is quite useful. I purchased a few other items, but they don't get much use.
So, what do you use for measuring and laying out your work? Combination square? Ruler? Try square? What is your go-to tool for setting up your power tools (knives, blade, miter slot)? If you could only take two measuring tools to the desert island (which does have a workshop), which ones do you take? What tool did you thing was the cat's meow and just gathers dust?
Yes, I'm looking for Christmas gifts in the sweet spot of $20 - $70
I have an economy model Swanson 12" combination square that I use for most things. It is pretty square, but not perfect. I also have the HF digital caliper that is quite useful. I purchased a few other items, but they don't get much use.
So, what do you use for measuring and laying out your work? Combination square? Ruler? Try square? What is your go-to tool for setting up your power tools (knives, blade, miter slot)? If you could only take two measuring tools to the desert island (which does have a workshop), which ones do you take? What tool did you thing was the cat's meow and just gathers dust?
Yes, I'm looking for Christmas gifts in the sweet spot of $20 - $70