Frankenstein’s Pencil

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Frankenstein’s Pencil

American Woodworker Editors AW143, DIY, Drawing, Pencil, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I like to use carpenter’s pencils until they’re worn down to stubs. Stubs aren’t very handy, though–they’re hard to dig out of a pocket. To solve this problem, I gathered up all the stubs lying around the shop and cut …
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Isometric Drawing Tool

Brad Holden AW155, Drawing, Lee Valley, Measured Drawings, Precision, Square, Tool Review, Tool Reviews

Tool: Magnetic Straightedge Shop Now Manufacturer: Lee Valley MSRP: $7.50 Don’t have a drafting table? Can’t draw freehand to save your life? Here’s a tool from Lee Valley that lets you easily make isometric shop sketches. The tool has …
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Sliding-Head Beam Compass

American Woodworker Editors arcs, AW146, Compass, Curves, Drawing, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

My beam compass is perfect for drawing huge arcs. It’s super easy to make, and I can adjust it quickly without using screws or clamps. To change the arc’s radius, I just slide a saddle-style head along the beam. Make …
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