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Tip
Of your hand saw blades... Create a simple protective sheath for your handsaws for when you are not using them. Cut open a length of garden hose and slide it onto the blade. Or use rigid Styrofoam in the same way. You can also use a block of wood with a slot cut down the middle for even more protection! Technorati Tags: Tip,Storage,Saw Blade
Every woodworker has one. Every woodworker uses it every time they work on a project. And yet not everyone knows how to use it to its full advantage. Yes, we are talking of the lowly measuring tape.
Though measuring tapes come in all shapes and sizes, for the purpose of this article I am referring to retractable metal or fiberglass tape measures that have a hook (also called a tang) at the end.
A simple example can demonstrate almost every feature of the measuring tape. This example is the simple "L", where the vertical "I" is joined with the horizontal "_".
If you...