The Best Things - Measuring Tools

Measuring Tools
There is an old carpenter's saying, "Measure twice and cut once." Good measurements are at the heart of good work, and good measurements require good measuring tools. Joseph Marples and Robert Sorby of Sheffield make traditional cabinetmaker's squares that are as useful today as they were 200 years ago. Brown & Sharpe and L. S. Starrett primarily specialize in machinist's measuring tools, however many modern woodworkers use Brown & Sharpe and L. S. Starrett measuring tools because they desire the higher precision afforded by these tools. Whichever you prefer, you can be assured with these two brands that you are buying the best.

Calipers & Dividers

for Starrett Calipers and Dividers

for Ledin Calipers and Compasses

to view Robert Sorby Turner's Calipers

Gauges - Marking, Morticing, Panel, Slitting, etc.

for Les Outils Cullen Tools
(Marking and Morticing Gauges)

for Joseph Marples Marking & Measuring Tools
(Squares, Bevels, Levels, Layout Knives, & Marking, Mortice, & Panel Gauges)

Layout Knives & Awls

for Blue Spruce Toolworks Measuring Tools
(Awls, Marking Knives, and Squares)

for Williamsburg Strike Knife

to view Sabatier Marking Knives

for Hock Layout Knives

Levels, Squares, & Rules, etc.

for Starrett Measuring Tools
(Combination Squares, Protractors, Plumb Bobs, Chalk Lines, Levels, Center Punches, etc.)

for Brown & Sharpe Measuring Tools
(Fixed & Combination Squares, Rules & Micrometers)

for Lufkin Bench Rules

for Nobex Folding Squares and Mitering Tools

for Joseph Marples MeasuringTools
(Squares, Bevels, & Levels)

for Robert Sorby Squares
(Squares & Layout Knives)

for Clifton Mitre Saddle Templates

for Woodjoy Measuring Tools
(Speciality Squares, Dovetail Gauges, & Slitting Gauges)