Why Measuring Angles Causes Errors in Woodworking

In this video, Brian explains why, and what to do instead. After decades of building, he’s moved away from thinking in degrees and toward working from position—using fixtures and templates to define parts exactly where they belong. The result is a process that is more accurate, more efficient, and far more reliable than chasing numbers. We’ve started sharing writing like this on Substack, under Boggs Bench. And we’ve just released the Timber Frame Table course—where this way of working is applied across an entire build. If you’re ready to move beyond measuring and into a more reliable process, this is where to start. #boggsbench #woodworking #finewoodworking #furnituremaking #woodworker #craftsmanship #designthinking #precisionwoodworking #customfurniture #timberframetable #woodworkingcourse For more essays, join us on https://boggsbench.substack.com/ For course and our website, join us https://boggsbench.com/