Pinch sticks provide an easy and reliable method for measuring the squareness of an assembly during glue-up. Watch me make a pair out of simple materials.
Many thanks Marty. All my life I've been frustrated by this problem and have struggled on with half-baked solutions. Your solution is simple and elegant. Thank you.
Your mini-pinch sticks look like they would be useful, economical, and quick to make for smallish boxes. I'm a trim carpenter. Before I started to use a laser distance measuring device, I used the same Veritas hardware to make longer modified pinch sticks (aka bar gauges) that I used as accurate inside calipers to take measurements for crown, base, and other trim work, in particular when working up on a ladder and/or when measuring distances where a tape measure would either bow or be unable to stand out far enough.
I was in the middle of a project and getting very frustrated about my failure to square one element of the construction - actually it was for a frMe for a compost heap on my allotment, so accuracy wasn’t of paramount importance but I needed to prove to myself I could do it. Your tip about using masking tape to ‘bind’ the two pieces of wood together was absolutely spot on. It worked a treat - just the right amount of resistance in sheer between the two pieces so I don’t even need any form of clamp to hold the measured distance to the other diagonal. Much as I love Veritas gear I really didn’t want to lash out on a ‘proper’ set. The last two elements of the project took a fraction of the time for the first. A thousand thanks.
Instead of painter’s tape I’ll try using very thin sheet brass with an adhesive backing. Hopefully, I’ll get the same result but without having to paint.
Very interesting video, but couldnt hear what you were saying if you talking to yourself about what to do, or if you were telling us how to do it. Again very interested in the video. Just couldn't make out what was being said
Many thanks Marty. All my life I've been frustrated by this problem and have struggled on with half-baked solutions. Your solution is simple and elegant. Thank you.
Your mini-pinch sticks look like they would be useful, economical, and quick to make for smallish boxes. I'm a trim carpenter. Before I started to use a laser distance measuring device, I used the same Veritas hardware to make longer modified pinch sticks (aka bar gauges) that I used as accurate inside calipers to take measurements for crown, base, and other trim work, in particular when working up on a ladder and/or when measuring distances where a tape measure would either bow or be unable to stand out far enough.
I've watched a lot of your videos and your craftsmanship is unparalleled. You are a ball of fire.
A great direct answer. Thank You
Great video Marty. Very useful tools.
Great idea,thank you
Enjoyable and informative video!
Very clever, I'll definitely try that
I was in the middle of a project and getting very frustrated about my failure to square one element of the construction - actually it was for a frMe for a compost heap on my allotment, so accuracy wasn’t of paramount importance but I needed to prove to myself I could do it. Your tip about using masking tape to ‘bind’ the two pieces of wood together was absolutely spot on. It worked a treat - just the right amount of resistance in sheer between the two pieces so I don’t even need any form of clamp to hold the measured distance to the other diagonal. Much as I love Veritas gear I really didn’t want to lash out on a ‘proper’ set. The last two elements of the project took a fraction of the time for the first. A thousand thanks.
You must be a toolmaker at Boeing ,very precise ,nice job.
How do you attach the wooden clamp to your bench.enjoy your videos.
Instead of painter’s tape I’ll try using very thin sheet brass with an adhesive backing. Hopefully, I’ll get the same result but without having to paint.
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I enjoyed the video and the build but I don't know what they are for or how to use them.
Can you point me to the location where I can buy the Lee Valley pinch stick clamps? I looked on their site but couldn't find them.
My dear friend,are these for measuring,say ,for measuring the length of a new shelf you are going to cut,
Nice tip about the blue tape but man this video put me to sleep, trying to get to that part
I’m with frank , why build a tool and not explain what its for??? Now that someone else explained it, it would be useful to have.
I've always considered it sad that I have never done a simple project like this because I need them all the time. Using the painters tape was cool.
Very interesting video, but couldnt hear what you were saying if you talking to yourself about what to do, or if you were telling us how to do it. Again very interested in the video. Just couldn't make out what was being said