Hand Tools For Timber Framing Pt.1 - Measuring/Marking/Layout

This is a three-part series in which Gaius Hennin and Blueberry Beeton discuss their favorite woodworking hand tools for timber framing.

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[dc-wpoc]

The tip of notching the carpenter's pencil to load the straightedge with graphite, was worth the price of admission. Thanks Blueberry and Gaius. Great info.

[saigmundur]

The notch in the pencil is genius!
Gonna try that for sure :-D

[Subsonic-cden]

Love the videos and the information - one small thing I got a little kick out of - who thinks Starrett is known for their hole saws? I literally didn't even know Starrett made hole saws until she said that. Starrett is absolutely best known for their measuring tools.

Also, awesome tip regarding the notch in the pencil!

[brianpetrocine]

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[glenngoodale]

Great video as always, always a joy to watch

[maddawgnoll]

I've got my great x3 grandpa's chest of timber frame and finish tools. All I need is a slick. For some reason that's the chisel that's missing. I plan on using said tools. I agree with the "it's not work but more life therapy" There's something to be said about using technology from the past.

[davehalst]

Gaius, how on earth do you manage to keep it serious with that happy bundle of joy standing next to you? 🤔😀 Great video and great tools. My favourite combination square is my 1970s Rabone & Chesterman No.1902 and made over here in England. It’s as true today as when I brought it back in 1976.

[Perzyouz]

You guys don't have a tool website anymore? I have tried to go to it but get a screen with "site no longer exist. "

[Grrrrrene]

Great video, thanks a lot for the information. I'm building a shed in my backyard and like your informative videos. One remark though: I heard you say several times "it is a great tool because it is made in the USA". I don't mean to be rude, but that is hardly an argument that it is a good tool: I'm sure a lot of bad tools are manufactured in your country as well :-)

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[WalledJacob]

What size are the chisels and slick being used?

[faramund]

You guys LOOK Roman (the Italian kind) and you are even named Gaius. Interesting.