Knowing how to find the center of a board is a critical skill in woodworking.
You might be inserting dowels, cutting a half lap, laying out joinery, or locating the position of a drawer pull. All of these start with finding center.
And while it can be a daunting task to beginners, it’s actually super simple.
The best part? There’s a ton of ways to find the center of a board with all sorts of tools… from the high tech to ridiculously basic (and no, you don't need to buy a centerfinder).
Today, I’m giving you 5 methods for finding the center of a board — whether it’s a board face, edge, large panel, or circle.
These are some of those sneaky woodworking tricks that help you speed through projects…
And impress your friends when you’re showing off tape measure tricks at parties (we all do that, right?).
Roger Phillips
March 13, 2023
32 not 42 obviously 😊🤣🤣