Cool Tools 387: Asa Hillis
Oct 13, 2023
Furniture maker Asa Hillis combines traditional and modern techniques to create timeless pieces. Topics discussed include the Wixey digital angle gauge, adding digital readout to buttons in the shop, Surge Leatherman multitool, creating strong joints with a domino, innovative techniques with tape and jigs, hand-controlled router, power of a superhuman tool, and versatile tool with integrated grid.
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Wixey Digital Angle Gauge Uses
- Use Wixey digital angle gauges for accurate angle measurements in woodworking and metalworking.
- Mount it on table saws, grinders, or hand planes for precise sharpening and cutting.
Wixey Gauge Alternatives
- Asa Hillis prefers Wixey gauges but acknowledges other similar, affordable options exist.
- He uses multiple techniques, like test cuts and flipping, to verify accuracy and fine-tune angles.
Surge Leatherman: A Multi-Tool for Accessibility
- Carry the Surge Leatherman multi-tool for quick access to various tools.
- It's especially useful in situations where leaving your workspace to fetch a tool is inconvenient.
