Category Archives: Measuring & Layout

Finding Exact Center for Turning

Posted on May 4, 2014 by R & B ENTERPRISES

When you don’t have much extra material to turn you need to find the exact center of the workpiece. In this case I have only about 1/16″ of waste all around on the small side of the oval. This is … Continue reading →

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A Shop Necessity

Posted on May 3, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

The 0 – 6” caliper pictured above is, in my opinion, a tool that belongs in every shop. The one pictured above is the first one I ever owned. It was purchased in 1969 for the princely sum of $35 … Continue reading →

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You Might Want to Try These

Posted on December 20, 2012 by R & B ENTERPRISES

White pencil is often recommended for use when laying out parts in walnut. I don’t like the white pencils I have tried. They are too soft and waxy making them draw heavy lines and the lines are hard to remove. … Continue reading →

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STOP! Using Fractions

Posted on February 24, 2011 by R & B ENTERPRISES

If you have one of those dial calipers that readout in fractions…..THROUGH IT OUT! These are a crutch that will keep you from learning how to use decimals in your woodworking. Fractions are fine for 3rd grade arithmatic, but they … Continue reading →

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