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fine tools Center Finder The no-measure, no-math solution |i for laying out a centerline. ft Simple solutions are often the best. That's certainly the case with the shop-built center finder you see above. Two adjustable brass rods and a pencil mounted in a wood beam — that's all there is to it. But you can use this simple tool to quickly find the exact center of the edge or face of a board without measuring and dividing any odd fractions. All you need to do is set the adjustable rods slightly wider than your workpiece and turn the tool so the rods ride on the sides of the board. Then, just slowly pull it across the surface and you'll scribe a perfectly centered line. Not only is this tool easy to use, but it's a snap to build. In fact, you can probably make it while you're waiting for the glue to dry on another project. It's also a great chance to use one of those special pieces of scrap you've been saving. Getting Started. I started with a piece of lVs'-thick rosewood, but any hardwood will work great. Just make sure it's flat and the edges are square. Next, you'll want to draw the final shape on one face to serve as a reference for laying out the holes. You can use the template shown at left, or come up with your own idea. The shape won't affect the performance of the tool. But don't cut out the shape yet. You'll want to keep it square until you've drilled the holes and installed the hardware. 24 Centering Pulls on Wide Drawer Fronts. By adjusting the position of the brass posts, you can easily find the centerline even in wide stock. ) ShopNotes No. 86 PATTERN %2m-dia. hole |
