View Poll Results: When MArking & Measuring what part of the line do you aim for?

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  • The Inside of the line Mark?

    1 3.85%
  • The Middle of the Line Mark?

    15 57.69%
  • The Outside of the Mark?

    10 38.46%
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  1. #1
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    Default Measuring Habits

    Gidday

    I've had a number of different instincts about this one but have finally settled into a routine. When measuring up and marking on the line I've found myself for some reason changing where I aim my mark for. From time to time I've drifted from the inside, Middle, and outside of the Linemark.

    Finally I seem to be in the Routine of aiming for the Middle of the MArk because I seem to get the best consistancy using this method. The question is this:

    When Marking out where do you aim your mark? ............ and why? is it the inside.......... middle............ or outside of the mark line you aim for????


    REgards Lou
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    I go for outside of the mark, cuting into the waste. You can always trim a mil or two, but it's damn hard to add them. Yes i Learned this from personal experience, argh!
    Pat
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    I use a big black Nikko pen mostly so my answer is all three.

    P

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    Default None of the above?

    Not sure I understand the question. I mark using a knife, and cut in the waste "splitting the line" i.e. put the edge of the saw kerf in the middle of the (ideally zero-width) line. It works for me, assuming the line is in the right place to begin with, but that's another story.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bitingmidge
    I use a big black Nikko pen mostly so my answer is all three.

    P
    I see you haven't changed markers.

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    For handcut dovetails I use a knife because it cuts the fibres for accuracy. For inlay bandings I use a pencil and mentally note how accurate the mark is and cut accordingly. For everything else, I use a four fold rule but don't open it because the marks are too close together and my eyesight isn't as good as it was.
    Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by NewLou
    When Marking out where do you aim your mark? ............ and why? is it the inside.......... middle............ or outside of the mark line you aim for????

    I don't believe in marking out it is so oldfashioned. I normally set the fence on the TS and just cut.


    Peter.

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    Mark? What mark?
    Cliff.
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    Measuring Habits

    Next time Im in a Monkery or a Nunery, Ill measure a few for you.

    Al

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