Make a Squaliper
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- I call a giant caliper a SQUALIPER because it's a framing SQUAre caLIPER. Make one for your tool collection... it's a great way to use an amazing piece of wood you have on hand that's too small for other projects but far too nice to throw away... and I'll bet you'll be the only one around who has a uniquely useful tool like this in their shop or toolbox!
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Thank you Matt for yet another useful development. I probably missed something but I would try to add some metal reinforcement in the slot or add another wood piece as an L, to lengthen the slot resting against the perpendicular part of the square, to improve the chances of keeping it parallel with the square. In your hands this probably works well but in my hands this would otherwise become wobbly and not very accurate for measuring.
You're welcome... I think you'd be impressed by how stable it is even though the moveable 'blade' is only 2 1/2" wide. Initially I thought the slot would wear quickly leading to inaccuracies you mention but I'm pleasantly surprised how well it works as is. A little wax on the square would make it work even better if necessary but it's remarkably accurate as is... Best, Matt
I like the larger diameter cut-out too. It feels more aesthetically pleasing.
What a cool idea! This video inspired me to make something similar for my 8 X 12 square which had not seen any use for years. In the window on mine I added a vernier so I could measure to the nearest 1/32nd inch, which I think is about the limit one could expect to achieve.
I'm hoping to meet Chip someday, he's obviously the 'Brains behind the operation"!
I needed you as my shop teacher in school. You keep it light hearted, simple and fun. 👍🏽
He’d be the best at that!
Your channel is the only one that I will sit through and listen to the "shout outs", as well as go to purchase from the "affiliate links". Almost every other channel seems to do things in a tacky and tasteless manner which immediately causes me to skip over them. Good on you for doing what you can to not make it sound as though you are out to pull money from the pockets of your viewers.
I really wish it wasn't necessary to do any income generating stuff in videos Keith. Using an online platform like TH-cam for 'free' teaching videos generates a fair amount of revenue but, sadly, the larger the platform, the less 'they' pay to content generators like me.
Do you know Jeff Bezos was recently proclaimed the richest man in the world yet as of this April 21st 2020 will slash the acceptable pittance they pay Affiliates from linked sales by 46%?! And then WE take it on the chin for 'shameless promotion' by mentioning anything income related in a video when a TH-cam Channel, like any other viable entertainment business, should make a profit?!
If Google and Amazon would sacrifice a reasonable amount of their obscene profits to reward those who play a key role in generating it I, for one, would gladly cease any mention of 'support' and fill videos with what I'm passionate about: getting better at carpentry... but I'm not holding my breath. Instead I'll rely on the forbearance of viewers like you who must 'sit through... shout outs' and, ultimately, pay the price for Brin, Bezos et al.
Did I really say all that with my 'outside voice'?! Methinks I did...🤨
My little rant here is in no way directed at you, Keith, and I'll gladly pull my reply if it offends you because the last thing I want to do is alienate a viewer who compliments me on delivering necessary information... most sincerely, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry There is no need to pull this reply. It is genuine and heart felt, and it comes from a place that didn't sound as though it had any other intent than to be what it is... a moment of clarity with the tone of a mentor. As I said, you do a really nice job at making the promos and shout outs seem less like money chasing things than so many others. I mean, I hope my phrasing and tone in my original comment didn't come across as rude towards you, as that was most certainly not my intent.
@@keithmathews4605 Your original comment was a compliment which I sincerely appreciate. Thank you for watching and sharing your viewpoint... it's most welcome here! Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentryI know this is all four years old, but you couldn’t have said it better. The best word to describe that kind of greed is obscene as you said. Oh well appreciate all you do for us “little guys.”
Its good to see you and Chip practicing social distancing. Stay safe.
Thank You! I have an immediate use for one of these, and *just* the right kind of special wood to make it from. Going into the shop right now :-) You, sir, are an inspiration, and a mighty fine carpenter. Would love to buy you a beer one day.
@@jamescollier3 nowhere... I figure if an explanation is necessary it's probably not possible.
The point is the doing. If it proves useful, so much the better.
@@jamescollier3 its demoed at the 23:20 mark
Very nice tool the grains and that Poly finish really look fantastic
I use that Poly finish on pieces that get held Craig... it's equally amazing to the touch. Check out the CA Glue Caddy video on NLC for another example. 😎
awesome idea & beautiful work! Hey just a thought for those with a steel square, maybe sink in a rare earth/ neodymium magnet or two into your squaliper to have a bit of built in magnetic hold to your steel square. Another thought would be to incorporating a decent rubber band, or slice of a bicycle tire intertube, loop it through the D hole & around the butt of the squaliper... pull the rubber band back to slide in your square & the tension from the rubber band will keep the squaliper connected to your square, if ever need your hands free (say if taking a measurement while up on a ladder) my theory is the rubber band will hold your measurement/ position &/or at least keep you from accidentally dropping your beautiful squaliper.
I like the way you think TCHE... thanks for watching and commenting here!
The ideas brought to surface are equally ideal. Now to look toward the “influencer page.” OOHRAH!
Chip and chip are a dynamite duo!!! Love the video work.
Thanks Ryan... I'll mention it to Chip next time he's around... he'll be glad to hear he's made an impression! Best, Matt
Love your channel! Thank you for sharing your lifelong knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining. You have inspired me in many ways.
You're quite welcome Simon... always rewarding to know when someone is inspired by NLC videos! 😎
Never heard the word before but a caliper made of a square is a darn good idea!
That grain orientation is amazing!
On the speed square ?? 😂
Not having time to build every tool I like, a circular saw guide gives you a quick "squaliper" for center finding or marking, plus they often have a rule stamped on them. Great for transferring lines.
Damn those grains really popped!
I look at this and think.
" It needs a spirit level"
Nice idea.
Those turned out beautiful, that apple wood is outstanding! Was not certain what you were using them for till the end, great idea.
Thanks Tom... I was extremely pleased at how perfect that applewood was for this... definitely a happy accident cuz' I didn't even remember I had it until I realized I didn't have any more of the curly Koa for another squaliper. Guess I relied on the thumbnail image too much to communicate what these are used for... glad you made the connection though because I suspect many will bail early from lack of clarity... Happy Easter, sir!
Matt,
No, I didn't bail out and I'm glad I didn't. I like the idea of a wingnut & bolt to temporarily hold the setting instead of the clamp - more rugged and easily loosened. Joe S
@@moahs5682 the 'wingnut & bolt' idea has merit... I may consider a Squaliper V2.0 to implement it at some point. THX!
Wow...Excellent video and process
Sprinkled with just the right amount of woodworking humor.
Thank you for sharing.
Like any seasoning: it's easy to over-do so I'm glad to know it's 'just right' for ya! 😂😎
Your a great inspiration. Much success to you and Chip👍
A very good idea using some beautifully grained wood. Thanks for sharing your ideas and skills with us. Best wishes.
NICE JOB WELL DONE.
Cool build, Matt. You could easily incorporate an integral locking mechanism to eliminate use of the clamp. For example, you could you deepen the kerf to 2 1/8" deep instead of 1 7/8", then attach a 1/2" x 1/2" x 3 1/2" crosspiece to the butt end of the Squaliper arm. Then drill and tap a 1/4-20 hole through it, in line with the longitudinal centerline of the arm. Any type of 1/4-20 fastener or clamping knob could be used to clamp the arm against the back edge of the square. A nylon cap screw or other nylon-tipped clamp end would protect the edge of the square
You, sir, have an inventive mind as evidenced by your ideas and suggestions here... excellent for Squaliper v2.0... Thanks for watching and commenting!
One small step for you.....another great video for us. Thanks Matt!
This will definitely come in handy every now and then - many thanks for sharing, Sir.
I always enjoy watching your projects. Thanks
You betcha David... Thx for watching and commenting!
Just found your channel today. Top notch!
Chip is pretty handy to have around!
Chip does great work, but Matt is the Next Level Guru that taught him everything he knows. Their attention to detail is just incredible.
Cool videos, thanks! Far as the cleaned up squares go, I bet a couple coats of automotive wax would keep them looking great much longer... however, a brush & some time will probably be required to remove residual wax from the graduations.
This is one SHARP MAN! Thank you so much! Semper Fi
As an engineer I learned the 80/20 rule this way: The first 80% of the project takes 80% of the time and effort. The last 20% takes the other 80% of time and effort. I'm 72 so you this may not have made it into the present day lexicon.
I think the emergence of Murphy (of Murphy's Law renown) may have something to do with the 80/80/20/80 time and effort equation being altered for current times Wilhelm but I won't argue for a minute that your calculations are correct! 😉😎
Sounds about right.
Kinda like total project (time) estimator… take initial estimate, multiply x2, then increase units by 1. Ex: 2hr initial estimate = 4 days; 2wk initial = 4 months. My overly optimistic project estimates were immediately cut in half by this rule… from always (100%) 😀
I made an assumption that I would like this video. I was correct.
Glad to hear it... and hope you don't remain lost while hiking... for too long anyways! 😉😁😎
i just cut down a small Apple tree I now will save it for a project and smoking too- great video Chip
Matt, you are the first person I have heard outside of my university setting to correctly name the 80/20 rule as Pareto. 10/10.
That's funny Ross... I'm glad I was pronouncing it close enough to convince you... I didn't check but have sometimes said "parade-oh" and figure it was spelled Paretto... It really does apply in the shop and on jobsites though, doesn't it?
You are great. Thank you.
💯💯💯 Excelente,
muito agradecido.
Great idea 👍👍👍
Pretty cool idea, you remind me of my father he was always making wood projects,
he learned his woodworking skills making artificial limbs during WWII ...
Keep it up, we do enjoy it !!
I guess that's one way of getting a leg up on wood work.
@@binnsbrian LOL!
Thanks for the video you two.
Take Care Matt and Chip.
And Chip, remember who’s shop it is and let Matt in on some of the work.
That apple wood is gorgeous!!!
Daniel; yeah, I know... right? Whodda thunk it... I was as pleased/surprised as anyone!
Something to look forward to, Matt. Thanks, I can't wait.
You and me both! Normally I'd not release a new video as a Premiere on Easter Sunday but the times we find ourselves in are far from normal, right? Enjoy...
This looks pretty handy. I've always used a speed square along with the framing square for a similar purpose. I may try this with a couple rare earth magnets to keep it stuck to a steel square.
Sounds like great idea.
I was going to suggest threaded insert and knob, but knob would probably get in the way. 👍
Very nice, Chip, and that apple wood was indeed beautiful! Give my regards to Matt...
Will do, SH...
Best, Chip
Your videos are so much fun to watch, really enjoyed that.
Good to know you enjoy 'em D.G. Thanks for watching and commenting here!
thank you for inspiration and motivation. I am looking very much forward to a video on your "bended support stands" :-)
Do you make much furniture or mostly carpentry projects? Your thought process and detailed approach would lend itself well to some nice projects whatever they are!
I gravitate towards custom millwork, trim, doors, etc and cabinets but do enjoy a furniture project from time to time. That's mostly driven by customer request and willingness/ability to pay for the projects I do for them.
Squaliper, get that domain name!
I have been saving and cooking with apple wood all these years. That changes after today... mostly.
Beautiful piece! The applewood looks amazing. Why don’t you cut the slot deeper and put a bolt and wing nut on the end to clamp it?
that was awesome!
Thanks for sayin' Robert... I wondered if it were too arcane/corny for viewers and am glad to know you approve and took the time to tell me...
Tool envy
Been using my large speed square in the same way. I like it.
Clever Marty... and many people already have a large speed square on hand!
Fantastic Matt... Could you make a take down buck saw like the Ray mears saw.
There is one that conceals a spare saw blade. Having you make it means it would be top quality.
Love all your videos many thanks.
That is so cool, I really love the concept. Thanks for sharing.
Matt, that tool will only work well on a cheap modern framing square that's made out of sheet metal. A good old framing square (the kind that has a hundredths scale) is thicker at the heel and gets thinner towards the tips of the blade & tongue.
I think most users will be OK since it's been so long since framing squares were tapered. I've still got aluminum Stanley from the 70's and, even though it does have the hundredth's scale, isn't tapered. The Squaliper would still actually work but not as 'smoothly' if the blades are tapered. It's sad to see the decline of quality squares though as I recently wanted to get a shiny new one and they are really marginal quality IMHO.
@@NextLevelCarpentry Agreed- you might have to open the dado up a bit, but the Squaliper would probably work even with an old square.
The only credible explanation I ever heard for the taper came from an old guy at DeWalt. His theory was that it was a leftover from when blacksmiths made framing squares by "blacksmith welding" two straps, lapping them at the heel and fairing the extra thickness out towards the tip. Everybody "knew" that good squares "should" be thicker at the heel, so when manufacturers went to sheet steel, they had it rolled thicker in the middle- more marketing than function.
Ref marginal quality, between calculators, Speed Squares and trusses, stair builders are probably the only people left who use framing squares, so who needs rafter tables and dodecagon angles? I've got one old square that's been trued up with half a dozen center punch hits at the heel.
@@BobboMax1 Interesting scenario and plausible explanation... if I ever see one of those old tapered blade squares at a garage sale I'm gonna latch on to it! Thanks for sharing... Best, Matt
Wish I had one today. I had to get an accurate diameter of a old shed pole, made in the days of inches, but needed a measurement in millimeters.
I enjoy the video editing tricks on top of the great build techniques. Hope you're doing well.
Thanks for sayin' Chase!
Great video Matt, never seen this before. Nice job and it turned out very nice. Stay safe my brother, all the best. Al
Hey Al...great to see a comment from you... I expect you're navigating your way through life in these dicey times? Stay safe and stay tuned! Best, Matt
If you left the end square you could use it for inside measurements as well.
Looking again I guess you can just flip the wood slide over and use it that way. If its exactly 1.5" you just use one scale or the other on the square.
And you are skilled
Nice video editing
Great idea ,Im off to the shop.
First time viewer, and just had to subscribe to your channel !!! Love your impression of Chip,,,nailed it....😂😂😂
excellent work your impressive and inspiring -thanks
I almost fell into that crowd of "when is he gonna show us how to use it -- haters" then I realized an experienced craftsman and videographer WILL tell us ... you just have to be patient and stay curious for the payoff. And a great payoff it is. Btw, a clever name for a clever device, you!
As an aside, every once in a while I go back to your sawhorse build just to see one of the most amazing project designs, build, and video. Also sir, you are a funny feller ... i dunno know bout that other dude though.
Thanks for hangin' in there sunburstmike... glad you felt rewarded when I finally got around to showing 'it' in action. Not sure which sawhorse build you're referring to... I've done two so far and put a lot of effort into both... but if you like one enough to re-watch I hope you get a chance to check out the other. One is Super Strong Sawhorses and the other is Professional Carpenter's Sawhorses.
Best, Matt
Hey Matt, Happy Easter my friend!
It is a creative and ingenious tool, great.
How you manage to keep everything so neat is baffling.
Thanks A.P. but don't discount the magic of creative video production... something as simple as camera angle can make things appear significantly different than they actually are 😉😎
Maybe would be a good idea to tell us what it's used for in the beginning of the video. Good project , thanks.
Isn't that like reading the last chapter of a mystery novel first? The thumbnail is like a picture on the cover and IMHO should be sufficient to intrigue or ignore...
Geeze Matt you really cracked me up on this video. Lol😂😂
Thanks Keli... I always run the risk of going too far with unusual/odd gimmicks so it's good to know antics are well-received!
Neat little tool! Thanks! Tom
I broke mine... 😔
Now I just call it Ex-squaliper.. 😏
I'll get me coat... 😜
@@peterfitzpatrick7032 Did you break it trying to pull it from a stone?! 😉😂😂😎
Awesome project, execution, and video! Hey, that other guy is a real "Chip off the ol' block" ... haha
That he is... for better or worse, right? 😁😎
21:18 to see how to use a squaliper
Thanks for the time stamp Paul... you think I'd 'uv thought of that, wouldn't you?! Duoh! Glad you're around to add value here! And, as always, thanks for watching and commenting...
@@NextLevelCarpentry Still, a little brass screw clamp added to your present model would be killer!
Ok, all that work, so do tell us what that accessory tool is best used for? BTW is this the new shop? and if so, how is it working out for you?
A squaliper is best used for anything a regular caliper would be used for if it were big enough: measure pipes, spheres, cylinders, etc when measuring diameter with a tape or rule isn't an option. The shop you see here isn't the one where I started the Channel but, at 18 months here and counting, it's hardly 'new'. That aside it's working out fantastically Jeffory!
What the heck is a Squalaper? He is risen!
Watch and learn...
Nice work. Beautiful woods. Nice touch with editing dual screen (kinda a green screen)... :D (I guess you used iMovie ;) ) cheap and easy.
"...this bold, money cut." :-)
You know the kind I'm talkin' about, right Kevin? Those 'all or nothing' ones that demand confidence and focus? Oh yeah... they're the kind that make you know you're ALIVE, right?! 😎
Great video thank you sir!
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this was very entertaining and useful. i liked and subscribed!
My neighbor has an apple tree. Do you think he would mind if I "barrowed" it?
Happy Easter Matt, As always, Good video.
Thanks Mr Watson... glad you liked it!
Hey,chip..wanna see more of ya😊🤗☺
As always, I thoroughly enjoy watching
Been waiting since 4.1 for this video.
It's about as close to an April Fool's spoof as you'll see from Next Level Carpentry this year... I have some fun ideas for an actual 4.1 video but lacked the wherewithall to put one together... maybe next year?
Hard to top the last two...and we know how busy you’ve been with the bookcase. Thanks for everything, Matt, just makes the days go by a little easier.
Matt, I’m trying to locate the beeswax product you used in one of your videos. If you remember which of your great productions, I can do the rest. Thanks.
@@anneoreilly4900 Here's one source: www.amazon.com/dp/B0725TZ4B5/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2CBLHWFWTLF6Q but, since you're a loyal viewer, I'll suggest you check out Skidmore's site directly... I think it's about half Amazon's price and 'ol Bezos just cut Influencer's 'pay' by about 46% for this type of item so I don't owe him any favors... Best, Matt
Very nice👍
What is there to say, AWESOME
You're too kind Robert... thanks!
AWSOME
I trust that there will be a video soon on the use of the squalliper.
Actually: no... you're kinda on your own there Andy. I kinda figure if an explanation is necessary it won't be possible... 😉😎
@@NextLevelCarpentry Aw, shucks! There are some youtubers out there that could get a 5-episode series out of that.
@@andyboybennett Yeah, no kidding! I probably need to up my game and milk things a bit more, right? I think I mis-interpreted your initial comment hence my snarky reply. Hope you find the squaliper concept useful at some point when confronted with a round object you need to measure and no good way to measure it?
@@NextLevelCarpentry No problem. Yes, I was joking, but often my attempts at humor don't come through in print. Love the channel, and love your sense of humor.
@@andyboybennett hopefully I'll recognize your 'attempts at humor' for what they are in the future as I always enjoy encountering witty people... it's one of the coolest things about runny a TH-cam Channel. Thanks for watching and commenting here, jokes and all!
It would be great if you could work something out with a local shop instead of amazon.
How much time do you leave the glue up before removing the clamps? Thank you for the great videos. I hope the MJ toolbox makes an appearance again soon.
Drying time for Titebond 3 glue varies from about a half an hour to two or three hours depending on the wood the clamping pressure temperature and humidity... unless the project is time-critical 4 hours should be adequate in any circumstance and definitely overnight.
@@NextLevelCarpentry Much appreciated. Thank you!!!
My daughter picks on me for my dad jokes. I love this channel and the content, but after watching this I will not be doing anymore dad jokes. Sorry guys.
You give up too easy! 😉😂
Don’t stop dad jokes, it’s the only payback us dads have against the kids. Don’t know about anybody else, but my kids are all older and dads are the butt of most of their jokes especially when the wife encourages them. So use your baddest dad jokes on “the wife”!
Really great but what's it used for ??
To some no explanation is necessary... to others, no explanation is possible. 🤨
get foam and sound proof the workshop. just because you can. ;)
Cool stuff...but, what do you use it for?
Just catching the vid now matt.... 😉👍
Hey Omni, welcome! Enjoy?
Great vid matt!! Just convinced the accountant to let me get a thicknesser so I can do these types of projects👌 cheers, gary
@@omnibuildersnz Sahweet! Welcome to the brave new world of 'thickness on demand' wood for your projects! Opens up tons of possibilities. Not sure what's available in NZ but if you can swing the DeWalt DW735 it's 'best in class' IMHO.
I know its definitely top in its class!! But o er here its 1600.00!!! Little bit pricey, we are doing a reno at home and iv rescued a heap 30+ of 100x50mm 2.8 meter studs of kauri/native timber) so looking forward to the results once we out of lockdown 😊👍
@@omnibuildersnz the best you can justify will serve you well with a bit of attention and TLC... I think back to the one I started with and remember being SO thankful that it had an electric motor... and I'm not kidding! It was a little 10" Ryobi thing and it was a game changer! You're lucky to have kauri to work with... it's wonderful stuff, isn't it? Seems I read about some they salvaged from peat bogs in Australia that was like 35,000 years old or something? Cool regardless...
Wow! I didn't see any measurement errors so I was puzzled about the use of the DuhWalt BS1000. ;o)
The BS1000 was being used in 'pass-through' mode where it actually functions nicely as a thickness planer... a true dual-purpose machine!
@@NextLevelCarpentry You have a great sense of humor. Wish we were neighbors. Bill
@@billinfarmington5189 Glad to share a laugh... BTW where's the Tustin that you're in?
@@NextLevelCarpentry It was in Orange County, CA. Having not been farther than the mailbox in almost 3 weeks, I hope that haven't moved it. ;o( Catching up on some scroll sawing and mini-lathe work on a VERY slow basis. But, finding entertainment from the wood I have on hand. Take care, Bill
nice
You messed up one of the cuts. Why else would you need the BS1000?
Hey Mike K. I looked at the video picture and knew what it was right away. Perhaps you don't have a lot of exposure to measuring tools. Don't be so angry, you can always fast forward thru the video! On another subject yes the Squaliper is nice but I think you should make one with a digital readout. How about it?
Oh and thanks for the video.
Thanks.
Do you feel the older models were made better than the newer ones?
Thanks,
Charles
Can you ask this question with your previous comment so the reply makes more sense? thx...