181. Angled stock for 3D measurements #mtbitesize #shorts #measurement #measuring

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In a 2D universe it’s easy to map out lines. Find where two points need to meet and draw a connecter. For the most part, two dimensions make up the bulk of every shop. Add a mark to drill a hole, add a line to cut stock. But oftentimes we need to travel into the 3rd dimension. In my latest video, I had to transfer lines from the top of my stock to the bottom, using a square to carefully move my line. I usually get my transfer right, so I’m not saying it can’t be done.

But what if we switch to a 3 dimensional piece of stock, like a wood angle? By creating a wood dowel, we get this cool little wooden byproduct. We’ll make sure it’s cut square but now we can easily move our lines from the top of our stock to the side, use our line as a reference and tag our bottom.

This is a simple use for this but we can take this a little farther by adding angles. If I cut it at a 45˚ angle, I can now transfer a diagonal for a miter cut. If I cut it to a 12˚ angle, I can use it map out lines for dovetails.

I can even drill a few holes staggered on the edge that are large enough for my pencil to fit into, and draw exact widths on the side or top of my stock.

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