We were talking about story sticks last night at woodcraft. They are. my preferred tool for repetitive projects. They are also a good tool when you need to build something to fit in a specific space. Grab a stick, make some marks to indicate height, width and length (as well as any other specific locations) and you're good to go. No tape measure needed.
What a great description of a technique that must surely have been the ONLY way to measure back in the days before rulers and tape measures existed. Also - I share your (lack) of enthusiasm for repeating the same projects AND I am also knocking out dovetails whenever I can find an excuse to do so in order to sharpen my skills and this box looks like a handy project. So much in one short post, thank you Vic….
Yes! I don't build the same chair twice but I have two chair designs that I use to teach students. I have all the information that they need to build the chair listed on the seat template. Angles... heights... spacing... it really comes in handy.
We were talking about story sticks last night at woodcraft. They are. my preferred tool for repetitive projects. They are also a good tool when you need to build something to fit in a specific space. Grab a stick, make some marks to indicate height, width and length (as well as any other specific locations) and you're good to go. No tape measure needed.
I’ve heard of old school kitchen cabinet guys measuring an entire kitchen with long sticks and having an entire kitchen fit like a glove.
What a great description of a technique that must surely have been the ONLY way to measure back in the days before rulers and tape measures existed. Also - I share your (lack) of enthusiasm for repeating the same projects AND I am also knocking out dovetails whenever I can find an excuse to do so in order to sharpen my skills and this box looks like a handy project. So much in one short post, thank you Vic….
Referential measuring has been around forever and my preferred way to work.
I love making dovetails boxes! Keeps all the skills in practice.
Yes! I don't build the same chair twice but I have two chair designs that I use to teach students. I have all the information that they need to build the chair listed on the seat template. Angles... heights... spacing... it really comes in handy.
Glad I’m not alone!🙌