Category Archives: 7-Methods

Dividers and a Straight Edge Are For

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Greg Merritt

In an earlier post I discussed dividers and hinted at what they could be used for.  Let me expand on that thought and give you a list. swinging an arc transferering a distance That’s it. Also, in an earlier post, … Continue reading →

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Build Yourself a Straight Edge

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Dividers let you lay down the important points in your design.  The straight edge connects the dots to give your layout form.  I know it seems a little obvious that you need a straight edge for drawing straight lines, but … Continue reading →

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Dividers-a Step Off in the Right Direction

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Greg Merritt

  Earlier I re-posted a blog entry by George Walker in which he expounded on the once highly important tool known as dividers.  This is a tool that was once so highly valued not a single artisan or scholar would be without … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Lesson in Woodworking

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Greg Merritt

To date, for me at least.  I know it’s an ambitious title for a blog post, just bear with me. There are innumerable plans, books, blog posts and videos on building stuff from wood.  Some bad, some good and some are … Continue reading →

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Designer’s Alphabet D is for ……

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Originally posted on Design Matters:
is for dividers, aptly called the tool of the imagination. At it’s simplest it’s a pair of sticks joined at a fulcrum, but this simple tool is one of the most profound of human inventions.…

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Build Yourself a Marking Gauge

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I know, I know, there are a plethora of marking gauges out there to be had.  You can pick one up second hand for just a few dollars or you can spend some serious money on a fancy new model.  I … Continue reading →

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“By Hand & Eye”, a Book that Will Change the Way You Look at Everything

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

From Lost Art Press “By Hand & Eye” is a deep dive into the world of history, architecture and design. And the authors have emerged with armloads of pearls for readers. Instead of serving up a list of formulas with … Continue reading →

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Build Yourself a Polissoir

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The polissoir, French for polisher, is a simple tool to make and use.  I was first introduced to this finishing tool thru a Chris Schwarz blog entry.  Chris was introduced to the tool  by Don Williams who was working on … Continue reading →

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