Microsoft Word - Woodshop 101 Part 1 of 3

Important!

Double check your measurements

before you cut each piece from the

1x6. If your cuts get off the mark at

all that will mean that the next piece

will be too short or too long.

Here’s a saying that woodworkers

have used for years to remind

themselves to be sure of a

measurement before cutting:

Measure twice, cut once

Step 2
Next, the front and back angles for the roof need to
be cut. Cut the back piece first before you do
anything to the front piece, I’ll show you why later.
Find the center point on the width of the board
whichis2¾”andplaceamark. Nowmeasure
down2¾”oneachsideandplaceamark. Drawa
line from the center point to each point on the sides.
(See picture below). Clamp a guide piece on the
line and cut the corners off.