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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.

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

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

for Carter Products Snap Gauges

for Chester Toolworks Marking Tools
(Layout Knives & Awls)

for Crown Hand Tools Measuring Tools
(Squares & Bevels)

for Les Outils Cullen Tools
(Marking and Morticing Gauges)

for Hock Layout Knives

for Ledin Calipers and Compasses

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

for Nobex Folding Squares and Mitering Tools

for Richard Kell Measuring Tools
(Squares, Bevels, Center Finders, & Fixed Angles)

for Robert Sorby Marking & Measuring Tools
(Squares, Bevels, Layout Knives, & Mortice Gauges)

to view Robert Sorby Turners Calipers

to view Sabatier Marking Knives

for Starrett Measuring Tools
(Combination Squares, Protractors, Levels, Center Punches, etc.)

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

for Williamsburg Strike Knife