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The layout square is the predecessor tot he carpenter's square as we know it today and this simple design goes back pre-history. They are found in every culture and time. almost all built the same way just different decorations and sizes to match the culture and use. we decided to make this out of Maple and walnut as it is a bit cliche but still a strong contrast! this can be built in a long afternoon and if treated well can last the rest of your life. it is also a fantastic learning exercise as you get to play with two different joints and a few simple angles. Then you can do whatever you want to the finished look.

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Absolutely stunning. That is a sharp looking tool. Great job James.
 

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Absolutely stunning. That is a sharp looking tool. Great job James.

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Thanks man! Another tool marked off my list!
 

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James - where are you getting your Celtic weave templates? I was going to put some on my frame saw but couldn't find an appropriate source (they were all too complicated).



I was planing on running them down the stretchers.
 

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James - where are you getting your Celtic weave templates? I was going to put some on my frame saw but couldn t find an appropriate source (they were all too complicated).



I was planing on running them down the stretchers.

- Chiaroscuro
Thanks. I just do a google image search for "Celtic knot' or "Celtic weave" then I size the image I like to fit the work and print it off.
 

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Very cool James
 
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