RWW103: Marking Knife Handling

Layout and proper marking has to be one of the most important skills in hand tool work.  Here is a little tip on how to make sure you carry your knife line all the way around the board in a continuous mark.  This is especially helpful when you need to cut a board to an exact length or lay out a through mortise.  It is always good practice to layout all the lines of your joint and using a knife will help you keep to those lines and avoid chip out around a joint.

Enjoy!