hst's ?
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For the exact measurement, you would need to cut the starting squares at 4-3/8".
But the method I prefer, fwiw, is to cut them larger, make the HST locks, and trim those down to 4" UNFINISHED.
(you always have to add at least 7/8" to the FINISHED HST block measurement to get the starting square size
while we're here, the measurement for the starting squares for QST blocks is 1-1/4" (at least) added to the FINISHED block size.
Again, I prefer to cut larger and trim down.)
But the method I prefer, fwiw, is to cut them larger, make the HST locks, and trim those down to 4" UNFINISHED.
(you always have to add at least 7/8" to the FINISHED HST block measurement to get the starting square size
while we're here, the measurement for the starting squares for QST blocks is 1-1/4" (at least) added to the FINISHED block size.
Again, I prefer to cut larger and trim down.)
Last edited by MTS; 11-13-2012 at 02:59 PM.
#3
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I agree with MTS, however I would start with 4.5" squares, because measuring that eighth of an inch difference would drive me nuts. This gives you a teeeeensy bit of extra to trim, which (like MTS) is also MY preferred method. Do a practice block cut at 4.5" and see how it turns out. If that's too small for your comfort, bump it up to 4.75".
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FYI - the latest notion to address the HST block trimming issue is the BlocLoc ruler, which was FLYING out of the booth at Houston -
http://www.blocloc.com/
I did not buy it (because I don't find it a hassle with my existing square rulers).
Others here have said they love it.
YMMV.
NAYY.
http://www.blocloc.com/
I did not buy it (because I don't find it a hassle with my existing square rulers).
Others here have said they love it.
YMMV.
NAYY.
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