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Measure and Mark Lumber

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What happens here

Begin by marking the desired cut length on a piece of lumber using a tape measure and a pencil. For accurate straight lines, use a speed square to guide the pencil, ensuring precise and perpendicular markings for subsequent cuts.

Goal: Prepare lumber for accurate cutting.

Tools and materials

  • Pencil — Marking cut lines on the lumber
  • Speed Square Empire — Ensuring straight and perpendicular markings
  • Tape Measure Milwaukee — Measuring the length of the lumber
  • Lumber — The main structural material