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Scribe parallel lines with a framing square

Scribe parallel lines on wood with a framing square and its parallel stop.

Time
⏱ 3 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Framing square with parallel stop
  • Pencil

How to do it

  1. Place the parallel stop against the edge of the workpiece.
  2. Scribe the line.
  3. Slide the square along the edge and scribe the next line.

Variations

  • The square can also be used to draw semicircles.

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