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Measuring Tapes
Using As A Notepad
Doing a lot of
measurements all at once and don’t want to forget those numbers?
Stick a piece of masking tape onto your tape measure and use it like
a mini-notepad. You can even draw some sketches if necessary.
Measuring a Tall Wall
 When
needing to measure a very tall wall, butt your tape measure against
the floor and extend it to the ceiling. Bend tape over at the
ceiling and “eyeball” your measurement. You should get within 1/4
inch with this technique.
Substitute Measuring Tape
Who needs a measuring tape? Find yourself out and lacking
one? Whip out any U.S. bill and use it for a rough measurement. It
is about 6-1/8inch long.
Purchasing a Good Tape
It pays to purchase a quality 25 or 30 ft. measuring tape
with a 1 inch blade. The extra stiffness provided by the wide blade
allows you to extend the tape farther before it buckles. This is
especially helpful when working by yourself.
Tape
Measures Stretch
Most tape measures have a little slack
on the hook end that needs to be pulled away from the tape measure
body. This is so a person can stretch a tape measure out. If you
push it towards the tape measure, you will be off by about 1/16".
Various Saws
Hacksaw
The
hacksaw is most often used for cutting metals, with a fixed or
adjustable frame. Blades are 8,10, or 12 inch in length. You can cut
in four directions: up, down, right or left-depending on how the
blade is mounted in the frame.
Chainsaw Safety
Just a few rules to remember when using the chainsaw this
fall.
Never cut when standing behind the saw.
Keep your left elbow straight, not bent, to help control
kickback.
And wear a hard hat, goggles or visor and earplugs.
Hand Saw Used For Measuring
For a "rough"
measurement place ruler increment marks on your hand saw’s flat
edge. Just use a permanent felt-tip marker and this will help you
eye-ball many future measurements.
Getting Table Saw
Blades Clean
 Removing gum and burn deposits on
your table saw is just a spray away. Use a good oven cleaner, let
stand a few minutes and wash off with soap and warm water!
Circular Saws
When choosing a circular saw
consider the following factors: power, weight, blade-orientation and
convenience features. Try to test out a saw before purchasing, it
will give you a feel for the saw’s handling and you can see the
saw’s cut.
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