Questions tagged [measurement]
Questions regarding the technique of measuring or tools that measure specific things, including both dimensions and angles, as well as moisture content.
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How to measure and mark for a hinge?
How should I measure and mark the position of a hinge, attaching a folding shelf to a table, so that 1) the top surfaces are flush, and 2) the gap is minimized without binding?
The table and shelf are ...
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How to measure correctly?
I have been measuring and then cutting of course wall panels because I am converting a shed into a bedroom.
This is my first time at doing something like this and I have had little to no help. Which ...
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Deck/platform over hot tub
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Hope it's okay to post here. What I'd like to build is kinda like a deck.
We have a hot tub (6.5 ft x 7ft) that we don't use. Currently, doesn't work (might fix it ...
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Measuring exact point to drill hole in wood panel
I have a chipwood panel. I need to drill holes into it at specific locations. A small error is acceptable which means that I do not need to use a CNC machine for this.
Here is a diagram that shows ...
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Drawer slides sticky with new drawer, common causes?
I am modifying a standalone cabinet to have a single, large drawer for holding garbage/recycling etc.
So far so good, however, when sliding the drawer in, the last 3-4 inches are pretty stiff/sticky. ...
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Are drill guides supposed to be zero-clearance?
I bought the following drill guide so that I can make perpendicular holes in wood.
Even using this tool, I failed and I am wondering if the problem is my technique, or if I have bought a faulty piece....
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Angle to Inches Calculator
Is there a calculator that can provide dimensions for a triangle that produce an angle that I specify? There seems to be an abundance of calculators that tell you what angle you get from dimensions ...
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How to build shelf brace from 2x4's (as pictured)
Pictured below is my second attempt at this. The first time I used a table saw to cut the slots, and this time I used a band saw. I liked using the bandsaw for this a lot better, but I don't know how ...
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Transfer Measurement/Marking to a Live Edge
When working with a log with 2 or 3 square, flat sides and 1 or 2 live edges, what are some good ways to carry measurement markings from the flat sides onto the live edge?
I am interested in marking ...
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Why does the blade of a sliding T-bevel have a point?
Does anyone have a good reference for the reason a typical wood or metal sliding T-bevel comes to a point?
I've always wondered, and recently this tool came up in a semi-famous YouTube video, which ...
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How do I ensure that the bottom of my shelf project is level?
I'm very new to woodworking, and for my first project I decided to make a very simple shelf out of reclaimed pallet wood.
If you can imagine the pallet standing on it's side, with the planks vertical,...
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Reversed Foldable Carpenter Ruler?
My mother used to work in home decoration (in Switzerland we have a dedicated name for this: courtepointière) and she always used her Hultafors CONTACT meter (559-2-10) which differs from my regular ...
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Procedure to measure for jamb width?
I have a bunch of doorways to make jambs and casing for. These are not going to have actual doors hung, just trimmed out. These are standard 2x4 framed walls with finished gypsum board surfaces.
I'm ...
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Which try-squares have acceptable accuracy? [closed]
The question is about specific producs or lines by brands.
This is meant for hobbyist use - but if there just isn't anything in a roughly "hobbyist price range", then so be it.
I attempt to make this ...
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Percent error of a cut [closed]
I apologize ahead of time as I am brand new to wood cutting and do not know a lot.
I am cutting wood that is supposed to be 14 inches long lets say, but when I cut it, I mess up slightly and it winds ...
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