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PROJECT

line (photo 18). Reposition the beam into the opposite

corners, and mark the opposite diagonal length (photo

19 ). If the pencil lines overlap each other, the carcase

is square.

If the two pencil lines are apart, place the beam in

the longer diagonal. Correct the out-of-squareness

by shifting the clamps in the direction of the longer

diagonal until the corner lines up to the middle of

the two pencil lines (photo 20). Squaring mission

accomplished!

Time-honoured cabinetmakers’ tools, such as these

pinch rods or diagonal beams, are a pleasure to make

and a joy to use in the shop. Imagine that extra twinge

of satisfaction you could derive from finishing the last

part of your assembly with tools you made yourself.

That feeling will return every time you use these shop-

made fixtures!

Photos: Charles Mak

Charles Mak enjoys writing articles, authoring

tricks of the trade, teaching workshops,

and woodworking in his shop. Email:

[email protected]

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