a carpenter square is exactly what it says it is a square. It will square a piece of wood that has been cut un square. it also does the same thing as a speed square. it is not widely used any more. People has a tendency to go to the speed square now or a T square. Now that being said in order for the carpenter square to work you need to know one think and be able to do one thing also these things are the knowledge to use the carpenter square and the other to be able to see. if you have both of these you can square any piece of wood with it as well as other things. But for us blind person it is almost of no use to us. I know because I use to use one all the time. But I could see then.
thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting a strait edge all around The L shaped thingy is what is called a carpenter's square. It will tell you if the corners are at 90 degrees but it won't help much in squaring wood. I don't know what kind of stock you are starting with but a jointer is typically what is used. If you are wanting to square up a piece that is crooked, since you said you have a table saw here is something you can try as long as the wood isn't too narrow. To make a "factory edge" take a strip of plywood and make sure you have an original edge on it. Lay it on edge on the bed of the table saw and see if it touches all along the edge. Now as long as that edge is flat, you can attach it somehow. There are several ways from screws to double sided tape. But I am a bit shy with the tape since you get 1 chance to attach the wood and the tape will stick. And you still have to adjust it before you want it tight. Make sure the ends of the board you are squaring has nice 90 degree ends. Cut them first and check with the square. Now lay the good piece of plywood on top of the board you want to square up. Using the short side of the square across the end of the board, run the long side of the square along the piece of plywood. When the plywood is exactly parallel to the side of the square make your attachments. Finally use the edge of the plywood to run along the fence of the table saw trimming the board. Depending on how much you take off there may be times when the blade sounds like it isn't cutting completely. Move the fence in very small amounts until you have cut a complete new edge. Check it on the bed of the saw and see if it isn't flat now. This little trick is often used to square up scraps of plywood so you have a nice edge and can count on it being square after making all of the cuts. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: Matt To: [email protected] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting a strait edge all around I am beginning to experience the frustration of crooked wood. I intend to experiement with what I have been told is a square tomorrow. this is a flat metal ruler looking piece of l shaped thing. Is this what you guys suggest? I intend to clamp it down and check the wood against it. In the past I had just worked with wood until I got it almost strait and made it work from there, but I am just in the mood to get it right once and for all. I want to make a quality product and am trying to build a sort of jig for building my trucks and cars. I want to be able to spin out more of them, more quickly and have them be uniform. I have a bunch of messages I have been saving back to read, so my answer may lie in those. Will try to get the chance to look. Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1188 - Release Date: 12/17/2007 2:13 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1188 - Release Date: 12/17/2007 2:13 PM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
