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 Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Measure Once, Cut Once

Sometimes measurements are most accurate when not measured at all, at least not in the traditional sense. By that, we mean with a tape measure or ruler. Each time you measure, transfer, mark and re-measure, there's room for error -- every step of the way. Instead, for repetitive measurements, pros get things evenly spaced and neatly laid out with a handy trick called a 'spacing block' or 'jig.' Regardless of size and whether used for marking cuts or repeatedly placing darned near anything from door hinges to drawer pulls, a jig provides quick and easy sure-fire accuracy for repetitive spacing and/or cuts. So, instead of chancing errors due to misreading or mismeasuring, next time make a template that'll never vary from move to move or location to location. Time after time, you'll hit the nail on the head. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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