Okay, don't "quite" Norm, just "quote" him! And, it was a good read,
too! Thanks.

Archie


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 From: John Holladay <docholladay0820@g...> To: Thomas Conroy
 <booktoolcutter@y...oo.com>
Cc: Sgt42RHR@a...; oldtools@r... Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:31 AM
    Subject: Re: [OldTools] Re: Bending Brass Bar Stock

I know that it may be inappropriate to quite Norm Abrams on this forum,
but, in his book titled, "Measure Twice, Cut Once," he quotes his own
father and states that "the most accurate way to measure, is not to
measure at all."=A0 He talks about techniques such as what Tom describes
and/or, whenever possible, marking the work piece in place.=A0 When
doing trim carpentry, I think this is essential for good fitting
work.=A0 Also, things like using jigs or stop blocks to ensure pieces
are identical in length. Using a bevel gauge, marking gauge, mortice
gauge, story stick, calipers, etc. are all examples that we all=A0 use
quite regularly to avoid actually measuring things.=A0 I personally
think that a tape measure, in many cases is the most inaccurate
method.=A0 For those times when I must measure, if I can, I use a 6 ft
folding rule religiously.=A0 The kind with the little brass sliding
extension is an essential part of my tool kit.

Doc
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