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Early Access Video: All about woodworking squares (Patreon)

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2019-05-11 12:09:35
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Friends: 

He's my complete breakdown of all the squares you're likely to encounter in your woodworking. Any square is better than no square, but there are real differences between all the various squares in the world. Some are great for woodwork. Some...not so much. 

Here's hoping I clear up some of the confusion. 

As always give me all the questions and feedback you have. 

Happy Saturday!


--Rex

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All about woodworking squares.

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Comments

Matthew Leigh

Good video on a useful topic. One that might go well in the woodworking for humans series is one on picture frames? Especially getting the 45 degree mitres (or an alternative that's easier) right with simple hand tools.

Matthew Leigh
>>22619238

It was the 45 degree part of the squares that reminded me. Also custom picture frames are one of those things where DIY can genuinely be the cheaper choice, and they make great gifts

LiraNuna

Rex, I know this is a preview video but I want to let you know: toward the end of the video, the sound and video gets out of sync, I'm sure you are already aware. Thanks for another amazing video!

Rex Krueger

Wait, really? I did NOT know that. Off to re-edit! (Thanks!)

Steve Symes

Interesting video, Rex - Thanks from England

Nic Beurskens

I love the international flag idea! And, I appreciate you dropping the knowledge on the "tried and true" etymology!

David

I love my Swanson speed square. It’s such a diverse tool. However, you’ve convinced me that I need a good try square.

Rex Krueger
>>22650213

You probably do, but I'm currently working on a video about making your own, so try to hang on until Saturday.

Kevin Kennedy-Spaien

I really appreciate this one, as I've been stumbling around randomly using all of these types interchangeably and getting really frustrated. Now I know what tool is for what job, I definitely feel more confident! Thanks!

Andrew Fish

Hi Rex - I am from Australia (Melbourne)

WRonX

So... am I the only one from Poland...? :) Great video, Rex. Also, I've recently seen a short video titled "How to Square a Square" from Wesley Treat and I think it's a nice addon to yours. Hope you don't mind mentioning it, I am not affiliated with Wesley anyhow.

Kostas Karanatsis

Greetings from Greece, thanks for the excellent content.

Moti Granovsky

Hey Rex, viewer from Israel here! Great idea, I've never heard of a youtuber do that and that's pretty cool. Great video too. I used to have the naive assumption that a tool I buy new from a store will be at the very least accurately machined, and have gathered a few different squares over time, only to then get frustrated with them being inconsistent with each other. I find that my speed squares are both true and square, probably because they are one piece, but my try square and adjustable square are both off by a fraction of a degree - enough to create about a 0.8mm gap at the end of their 15-20 cm lengths. I was wondering if you could follow this up with some tips on how to correctly check if a square is indeed square, especially when shopping for one - as you've quoted, accuracy has to start somewhere, so someone with no reliable squares at home (or none at all) has to establish trust in a tool they purchase.

Salomé Cheysson
>>22767912

There's a simple technique to check a try square. Get a wooden piece with a flat edge. Rest the square to mark a vertical line, with the thicker part on the left, for example. Then flip the square 180 degrees, so that that the thicker part is on the right, and try aligning the vertical part with your line. If the square is true, it should align perfectly!