24/ Related: better than measuring to cut is putting a piece in place and striking a pencil line on the piece, then cutting on the line. A pencil (or marking knife) is accurate to 1/128". A measurement is accurate to 1/32" +/- 3 inches, because you're an idiot (so am I).
-
-
35/ related: I love the accumulation of honest wear and tear on a thing. It's the exact opposite of fancy $200 pre-distressed jeans. Every mark is evidence of a project, and of your hands. My 17 yo utility bench has oil, hatchet marks, magic marker, some light burns...
Show this thread -
36/ agree with all of this https://twitter.com/SamVimes6/status/947949237324664832 …
This Tweet is unavailable.Show this thread -
37/ agree w all of this, but replace "no fear" with "no fear...except of power tools"https://twitter.com/Watchman_motto/status/947950416242905088 …
Show this thread -
38/ also, hand tools can be great. one of my favorite quotes: "tools let you make mistakes. power tools let you make them faster" I've never created a TRUE disaster without either gasoline or electric help.
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.