Woodworking and carpentry thread

[masraum]

Now if you're talking about...



or



then I'd have recommendations.

[look 171]

I the shop, we use a couple of Starrett as well as old Bridge Tool Works from 20 years ago. I use it when I am in the shop working but my guys know not to touch them. They make a fine tool, contact Rutger, RWest here. He's involved with them. In the field, we use old Stanly #1 squares I b ought 20 of them 20 years ago, for precision work and my guys know better to take care of them. For anything else, they buy their own junk.

Oh, I hate adj squares or combination sq.

https://bridgecitytools.com/

[look 171]

I like a certain heft to a tool. Hate the alum squares. Light, and the blades seem to bend easily. These Stanly hold up really well. I am glad I was able to buy the box back then when I opened up shop. they are all made in the US.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by masraum

Now if you're talking about...



or



then I'd have recommendations.

I have my Dads old one of those and it's done, worn out, kaput. The "nib" is si worn that it won't stay in the groove anymore So, I'm thinking of getting one that is a fixed right angle.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

I have my Dads old one of those and it's done, worn out, kaput. The "nib" is si worn that it won't stay in the groove anymore So, I'm thinking of getting one that is a fixed right angle.

Get those, no chance of slippage making mistakes like adjustable ones.

There are good ones out there, if you can't find them, I can send you one of my Staney square we have in the box on the shelf.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by look 171

Get those, no chance of slippage making mistakes like adjustable ones.

There are good ones out there, if you can't find them, I can send you one of my Staney square we have in the box on the shelf.

Very generous thanks! I'm still shopping for what I want.

[1990C4S]

I'm cheap, but I do shop at Lee Valley. Great tools, good service, no hassle guarantees.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/search#q=square&t=product-search-tab&sort=relevancy&layout=card&numberOfResults=25

[masraum]

I bought a "blem" combination square from Taytools. It works really well and is nice.

If you wanted to go vintage, you could try the CIHI facebook group.
Lots of great tool folks, and lots of great old tools at good prices, sometimes great prices.



This sort of thing comes up fairly often





Just yesterday I got a box. A guy was selling a group of tools for $50. No one bought it, so he added tools to it over 2 days. I finally bought it. Shipping was $15. One of the things in the box was a 12" try/tri square similar to the above.

[Crowbob]

I was pretty proud of this ceiling until I discovered this thread. Lots of talent here.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

I was pretty proud of this ceiling until I discovered this thread. Lots of talent here.

Thats gorgeous Cb!

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by masraum

I bought a "blem" combination square from Taytools. It works really well and is nice.

If you wanted to go vintage, you could try the CIHI facebook group.
Lots of great tool folks, and lots of great old tools at good prices, sometimes great prices.



This sort of thing comes up fairly often





Just yesterday I got a box. A guy was selling a group of tools for $50. No one bought it, so he added tools to it over 2 days. I finally bought it. Shipping was $15. One of the things in the box was a 12" try/tri square similar to the above.

I have those. Love the old tools.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

I was pretty proud of this ceiling until I discovered this thread. Lots of talent here.

Very, very nice! Well done!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I'm cheap, but I do shop at Lee Valley. Great tools, good service, no hassle guarantees.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/search#q=square&t=product-search-tab&sort=relevancy&layout=card&numberOfResults=25

Good call. Lee Valley is a popular place to get decent stuff. I want to say another place (that I've never bought anything, but I've heard about) might be "Woodcraft".

[Alan A]

the tin glues in place or is there some form of clip system on the back?

[Crowbob]

The tins are 1/2” wider all around than is visible. They are being supported by the cove molding frames. Each ‘picture frame’ is then attached to a 1x2” spine that is fastened to the existing ceiling.

Glue does not stick to the textured ceiling, which is basically drywall compound.

[masraum]

This is an interesting machine. It looks like a thickness planer, but its output is a single super thin shaving similar to a hand plane vs a ton of tiny chips like most would expel.

[look 171]

I saw a bench top Mikita model like that about 15-20 years at our local woodworking show that does the same thing but the width was only 12". It will shave a paper thin 12" wide shaving. Amazing but everyone asked why where as a thickness planer will do or a thickness sander.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by look 171

I saw a bench top Mikita model like that about 15-20 years at our local woodworking show that does the same thing but the width was only 12". It will shave a paper thin 12" wide shaving. Amazing but everyone asked why where as a thickness planer will do or a thickness sander.

In the video's case, I assume it's because it's a Japanese guy in Japan, and they do everything a little differently. It may take more work/maintenance, but they probably consider it "worth it."

[masraum]

Interesting.

[gregpark]

Board and batten ceilings finished in the mountain cabin. Sugar Pine and shellac