Hi, folks, I've read a couple of references to a "squaring rod" and how it's "more accurate than any square in my shop" and "you can build one in ten minutes" and stuff like that.
But I can't figure out what it is!
Any tips?
Thanks, ds
squaring rod--what is?
Jun 27, 2005
8 Replies
Thanks for the link. This shows what I would think of as pinch-sticks. I discovered the book where I found "squaring rod" was written by an Englishman, so maybe there's some cross-Atlantic jargon confusing the issue...
ds
I think the reference you found is referring to the technique with regard to squaring a carcase frame, for example. I've not heard the term, but seems eminently plausible name/expression...
I'm reminded of my favorite sign I saw in Rochester (UK, not US)...
"Joinery for Purpose"
Duane Bozarth wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@swko.dot.net:
As opposed to that which occurs by accident? ;-)
Patriarch
The British empire was always separated by a common language...
A.K.A "Roman Ruler"
Thank you for that information. I tried to google "roman ruler" apropos a thread a few months ago. Found a gazillion hits on, well, Roman rulers. Augustus, Nero...but nothing on woodworking.
It's all in the right combination of words, I guess. Just for kick I did the google search:
"roman ruler" woodworking
and found a combination; the first woodworking hit was
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seems to cover it.
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