A.I remember cleaning out my dad’s tool room long after we had to send him back to heaven. Some of the tools he used, and they weren’t great, I still have. I just can’t part with them. I hope you’ll ...

Q: My dad passed away, and I was cleaning out his toolroom. One of the strange tools I saved was a large L-shaped piece of flat metal that has ruler markings on it all over the place. I've been told ...

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb and heel ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Speed Square was designed in 1925 as an aid to carpenters framing homes, and ...

Ever wondered what the 100ths scale on your framing square is actually for? In this video, I’ll show you how to read it and use it to quickly understand decimal measurements—making it easier to ...

I welded small pieces of flat bar to the tongue and blade of my framing square to lift it slightly off the welding table. It still stays perfectly square, slides easily, and no longer disappears under ...

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