General Tools Pencil Compass
Posted on April 27th, 2009 by admin
Tool: General Tools 842CP Pencil Compass Divider And Scriber
I thought I had already written about three of the compasses that I use in my shop but I can’t find the article or the images and now I find myself wondering if I dreamt about writing articles that don’t exist?
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The 7-inch Speed Square
Posted on March 16th, 2009 by admin
Tool: Swanson Speed Square
In the photo below are three of my 7″ Speed Squares; A Swanson, a Johnson and an Empire. Hopefully thinking the Swanson Speed Square is the original is not just another reflection of learning carpentry in California.
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Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot Measuring Tape
Posted on February 26th, 2009 by admin
Tool: Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25′ Measuring Tape. Aka, Tape Measure.
I’m the guy they made the tape measure for. Seems like measuring is all I do. I measure so often, I hang my tape squarely between my legs. Seems like everyone I know uses a different tape but I’ve stuck with the same Powerlock for ages. [...]
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6-Inch Combo Square
Posted on February 26th, 2009 by admin
Tool: 6″ Combo Square
Many manufacturers offer combo squares in a variety of materials but the tool remains the same. One of my favorite tools in my belt, which I’ve carried for years, is the 6″ combo square. Sure, I use larger combo squares regularly but the 6″ is in my pouch ready for gauging and [...]
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Keuffel & Esser Antique Tape Measure
Posted on February 25th, 2009 by admin
Tool: Keuffel & Esser Antique Leather/Cloth Tape Measure
This Keuffel & Esser Cloth Tape Measure is the first antique tool posted on ToolboxBlog.com and with it comes a story of Woodworker’s fate. I’m talking about two kinds of fate here; the kind which befell the original owner and the kind which landed his tools in this [...]
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