Marking

Shopmade clips help the bowstring stay in place.

Tom McLaughlin discusses the marking knives, gauges, pens, and pencils he uses every day in the shop.

Tom McLaughlin discusses the tape measure, rules, and squares he uses every day in the shop.

Vic Tesolin is really picky about what pencils he uses in the shop, and he's narrowed it down to three that cover all of his marking needs

What really matters in a marking gauge, and which ones make the cut

Build your own cutting gauge and get better joints from the start, with cleaner, more accurate layout lines.

Tape measures have a hook at the end that moves in and out to compensate for inside and outside measurements. However, after years of constant use, the holes wear out and can move 1⁄16 in. or more. In this Drawing Board video, you’ll learn how to make sure that your tape measure is still reliable.

Ten tools that every woodworker should have to lay out their next project.

When you need an exact measurement, nothing beats precision calipers.

This must-have layout tool will help you get tight joints every time.