Find The Center Of A Board: No Measuring Required!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @mcdouche2
    @mcdouche2 8 місяців тому +84

    No intro, no lead-in music, no request for subscriptions, no sponsor break, no boring personal story, no 2nd request for subscriptions, no request to hit the like button, no request to enable notifications, no outro. This video was way too short and to the point.

  • @HansDelbruck53
    @HansDelbruck53 7 місяців тому +16

    My uncle once told me all you have to do is fold the board in half and the center is right there in the crease.
    He's the uncle we don't invite to Thanksgiving dinner.

  • @ErosionCorrosion
    @ErosionCorrosion 3 роки тому +111

    I love these right to the point videos.

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +7

      Sometimes I babble on a little too much, thought I would mix it up a little.

  • @stevepearson6983
    @stevepearson6983 8 місяців тому +42

    So obvious, and yet so so clever

  • @mauricerandall1216
    @mauricerandall1216 7 місяців тому +5

    Imagine that, someone who didn't call this a "hack". And his thumbnail doesn't show him with his mouth wide open and pointing at something. And he doesn't act goofy in the video. This was much more professional than most UA-cam videos.

  • @hvnterblack
    @hvnterblack 7 місяців тому +5

    Simple, straight to the point. Have a nice day.

  • @andybailey6763
    @andybailey6763 8 місяців тому +10

    Where do you find lumber that straight?

    • @Tensquaremetreworkshop
      @Tensquaremetreworkshop 6 місяців тому

      Geometry is Euclidean, where everything is perfect. You never need to know where the centre is- don't sully your Karma with earthy concerns.

  • @robinleebraun7739
    @robinleebraun7739 8 місяців тому +12

    So simple and perfectly accurate if the board has parallel sides.

    • @BobSTK
      @BobSTK 8 місяців тому +2

      "Noticed" and that is a Big IF !

    • @rileycarizey1942
      @rileycarizey1942 8 місяців тому +3

      this will also work if the boards sides aren't parallel as long as the angles of the two sides are the same

    • @shanemarcotte2062
      @shanemarcotte2062 7 місяців тому +2

      close enough for government work!

    • @dr.OgataSerizawa
      @dr.OgataSerizawa 7 місяців тому

      ‘The angle of the dangle is directly proportional to the heat of the meat provided the mass of the ass remains constant.’ When I walked into my first physics class in college, this was on the chalkboard…..54 years ago. Dr. Pruitt, Belleville Area College.

    • @BobSTK
      @BobSTK 7 місяців тому

      @@dr.OgataSerizawa 1965, Physics Class, it was said... "The heat of the meat equals the mass of the ass times the torque of the dork! ... Sage - and so true!!!!

  • @lonestardude6283
    @lonestardude6283 3 роки тому +5

    You smart feller!!!! That’s so easy!

  • @scottluzny4030
    @scottluzny4030 8 місяців тому +294

    No no no! First you have to start by telling your story. Then how important a board is. Now move into why you feel its important to know where the center is. At least two minutes of intro... C'mon man! Kidding.. Short and to the point....Kudos!

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  8 місяців тому +35

      lol, I relayed your comment to my wife. We needed that laugh this morning.

    • @ColKorn1965
      @ColKorn1965 8 місяців тому +10

      And when you have found the center there must be some Bro Time with lotsa fist bumps and high fives

    • @crunchb3rry
      @crunchb3rry 8 місяців тому +12

      It's also missing the ad for a pube trimmer.

    • @clearedhot7030
      @clearedhot7030 8 місяців тому +8

      And you forgot the crappy background music.

    • @othergary
      @othergary 7 місяців тому +1

      And throw in some crappy music.

  • @JoeThorne-j6g
    @JoeThorne-j6g 8 місяців тому +3

    Your square has a tape measure on it and if you can divide a fraction you don’t have to mark all over the board one mark on the end of board

    • @jaadow77
      @jaadow77 8 місяців тому +1

      Oh, but math is hard! 😄

    • @torrycole6477
      @torrycole6477 8 місяців тому +2

      That square has a scribe bar on it also

  • @TonyTheTruthWhisperer
    @TonyTheTruthWhisperer 7 місяців тому

    So straightforward, yet never thought about.

  • @kasilofsteve
    @kasilofsteve 6 місяців тому

    Wow that's great now I need to buy a 2 by 4 straightener where can I get one?

  • @Shotsmoky
    @Shotsmoky 7 місяців тому +4

    And you didn’t even try to sell me anything. 👍👍Thanks.

  • @just-dl
    @just-dl 8 місяців тому +3

    Another way…tilt the ruler so 1” is on one edge. Tilt so the other edge is exactly on an inch mark. For example, one edge is on 1” and the second is on 9” - the difference is 8” so the halfway point is where 5” falls on the board.

    • @bryantburns3664
      @bryantburns3664 8 місяців тому

      I don't get it

    • @just-dl
      @just-dl 8 місяців тому

      @@bryantburns3664 easier to demonstrate. But if take a ruler, lay it diagonally across the board so both edges touch an exact inch (or centimeter) on each edge, the mid point between those inch/centimeter marks will be the exact middle of the board. So, if one edge is on the 1” mark and the other is on the 7” mark, the 4” mark is the middle of the board.

    • @bryantburns3664
      @bryantburns3664 8 місяців тому +1

      @just-dl oh ya got it now. Thanks bud

    • @timeonly1401
      @timeonly1401 7 місяців тому

      One can use this technique to divide a line into any (reasonable) number of equal segments.
      If you need the board divided (lengthwise) into 5 equal parts, set align one edge of the board to the '1' on the ruler, and the other edge to the '6', then make a mark at each of the '2', '3', '4', & '5' marks. Do the same at a different part of the board, then connect the corresponding marks to make 4 parallel lines on the board. Done!

    • @just-dl
      @just-dl 7 місяців тому

      @@timeonly1401 excellent point!

  • @lamborghinitestarossa2133
    @lamborghinitestarossa2133 3 роки тому +1

    With the power of 4 1/4 sockets, 5 1/4 inch socket adapters, and 1 1/4 inch socket with the 1/4 hex screwdriver end thing. I have adapted a 1/4 inch breaker bar to use 1/4 inch sockets. Massive amounts of play and flex.

    • @max_archer
      @max_archer 3 роки тому +3

      I wonder how many adapters it'd take before you had a full 360 degrees of play before putting any torque on the fastener.

    • @Zaque-TV
      @Zaque-TV 3 роки тому

      @@max_archer 200

    • @jimclark6256
      @jimclark6256 Рік тому +1

      Love it.

  • @OmarAhmad-gm1uc
    @OmarAhmad-gm1uc 7 місяців тому

    Great tip! I didn’t know that one. Will definitely help

  • @noradaly1
    @noradaly1 3 місяці тому

    😍🔥 you’re my hero! Many thanks!

  • @Jasper743
    @Jasper743 8 місяців тому +1

    Simply awesome 👏 if the edges are parallel as someone else said it.

  • @riccarrasquilla379
    @riccarrasquilla379 8 місяців тому +2

    thanks for the video

  • @watchncarry9593
    @watchncarry9593 3 роки тому +17

    Quick, simple, useful. Love it. Thanks

  • @southern_merican
    @southern_merican 8 місяців тому

    great vid. also the center check at the end could be done with the square too!

    • @tlaf-yh2px
      @tlaf-yh2px 8 місяців тому

      Or the ruler on the square.

    • @southern_merican
      @southern_merican 8 місяців тому

      @@tlaf-yh2px that's literally what I said, lol

  • @Castleknight
    @Castleknight 3 роки тому +3

    LOL, that was a good short video, Ben!

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +1

      I didn’t figure this one needed a five minute explanation. Lol.

  • @donna2294
    @donna2294 7 місяців тому

    Just as others have said...straight to the point and no B.S. I don't understand why folks take 15 mins for what can be said in less than a minute. But you did it right. Well done sir. Thank you

    • @calrob300
      @calrob300 7 місяців тому

      They want watch minutes.

  • @RyanBissell
    @RyanBissell 3 роки тому +2

    This assumes that the long sides are perfectly parallel, in that region of the stud... yes? Or maybe this is close enough for framing carpentry.

    • @raspberryapple4766
      @raspberryapple4766 3 роки тому

      Considering the sizes of the most commonly used nails, one can be sure with a little algebra that this method of finding the center of a board is more than sufficient and within a tight margin of error. This video is about a practical application on a small scale! It might matter in a bigger object but this is okay for most wood work! Nice thought though! It's great you're thinking!
      You're right but it's too precise for this application. Keep on thinking though! That's awesome!!! I hope I didn't come of rude or offensive. Have a great day!

    • @RyanBissell
      @RyanBissell 3 роки тому

      @@raspberryapple4766 Not at all! I think I suck at rough carpentry. I'm never sure if I'm being sloppy, or wasting time by trying to shave gnats.

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, this relies on the lumber sides being parallel.

    • @jimtownsend7899
      @jimtownsend7899 8 місяців тому +2

      Considering this is a piece of PT, I think it's safe to say that this method is close enough.

    • @RyanBissell
      @RyanBissell 8 місяців тому

      @@jimtownsend7899 certainly. My interest was more general.

  • @georgelequin5070
    @georgelequin5070 7 місяців тому

    Very nice,thanks man!

  • @mingshey
    @mingshey 3 роки тому +3

    Very nice tip, thanks! We could refine the trick using additional straight edge or just the tip of the pencil on the 90 degree edge of the set square before flipping it, if we need higher precision.

  • @mikecumbo7531
    @mikecumbo7531 7 місяців тому

    How do you use this method if you are working with a 2x10?

  • @Aeronaut1975
    @Aeronaut1975 7 місяців тому

    One thing, never assume that the timber is straight, because very often, it bows. The measurement may be correct at both ends of the mark, but it doesnt mean that it's a straight line that connects 'them equally in width.

  • @valentinlopez6189
    @valentinlopez6189 3 роки тому +2

    That’s a real time saver and cool

  • @akemp3052
    @akemp3052 8 місяців тому

    I love speed squares!

  • @dwportland2084
    @dwportland2084 Рік тому

    Measure Twice Cuss ONCE - MIC n MOUTH DROP - Nicely Done

  • @tygrahof9268
    @tygrahof9268 8 місяців тому +1

    One of the first things we learned in shop.

  • @georgeton4991
    @georgeton4991 8 місяців тому

    Same trick used to find a circle centre.

  • @timhayes45
    @timhayes45 8 місяців тому +2

    Slick, I like it.

  • @jackdotzman2908
    @jackdotzman2908 8 місяців тому

    Very clever, thank you. Why didn’t think that😳 we’re from Missouri, the show me state.

  • @roxyviews7644
    @roxyviews7644 7 місяців тому +1

    That's what a clean unused square looks like....huh.

  • @edgaraquino2324
    @edgaraquino2324 3 роки тому +1

    Nice!

  • @ravenm1165
    @ravenm1165 2 місяці тому

    how would I equally space 2 points?

  • @teenastetic3681
    @teenastetic3681 7 місяців тому

    Good one

  • @dodgersfnshepard8673
    @dodgersfnshepard8673 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very much

  • @onoone58
    @onoone58 8 місяців тому

    Hahahaha AMAZING!!!!. Going to have to pick one up👍

  • @alanross3435
    @alanross3435 8 місяців тому +2

    You’re supposed to start with Hi Guys!😂😂☮✌🏻

  • @sIither
    @sIither 8 місяців тому +15

    Measure whatever it is and divide by 2. Done.

    • @jayrussell3796
      @jayrussell3796 8 місяців тому +3

      Unless of course you don't have a tape measure genius 😅

    • @sIither
      @sIither 8 місяців тому +8

      @@jayrussell3796 you work with wood and you don't have a tape measure?

    • @jayrussell3796
      @jayrussell3796 8 місяців тому +10

      @@sIither I'm an expert in woodworking. I have a compound miter, a couple routers, a planer, and many other woodworking tools, along with various tape measures and squares. That doesn't mean I always carry every single one with me. And it doesn't mean one of those tools couldn't break. And I also have taken algebra and trigonometry. But that doesn't mean I always want to do the math. So this is a simple trick. Does that answer make you feel better ? Just like if I'm trying to find the slope of something....I can do all the math....rise over run and find the angle....or just use a rafter square. And what if I drop my tape measure or misplace it while working? It's a simple trick to find center. Obviously you don't work with wood alot.

    • @AbWischBar
      @AbWischBar 8 місяців тому +5

      I would argue that the geometrical method is actually more accurate. When measuring you have a small reading error and a small error of placing your pen relative to the ruler / tape measure or whatever. Here the inaccuracy is just the thickness and tilt of the pen. Of course there is always good enough, and yes if the board is twisted or the edges not parallel this won’t be accurate. But for perfect boards this would be my choice.

    • @annelibashore4807
      @annelibashore4807 8 місяців тому +4

      @@jayrussell3796that is why they put a clip on the tape mensuren so you don’t lose it and always have it hooked to your belt so it is right there when you need it. Didn’t you know this with all your edumacation?

  • @RockLobster2000
    @RockLobster2000 7 місяців тому

    Really, thank you so much for this short video. If it’s over 10 minutes, I tend not to watch it, even thought the title is interesting.

  • @cameronparker520
    @cameronparker520 8 місяців тому +1

    divide by 2

  • @mdruk2003
    @mdruk2003 7 місяців тому

    Much faster way: just place the end points of the set square on the opposite edges of the board and the 45 degree mark is your center point.

    • @jayrussell3796
      @jayrussell3796 7 місяців тому

      He found center in 10 seconds.

    • @mdruk2003
      @mdruk2003 7 місяців тому

      @@jayrussell3796 Yeah. It's a great technique. Just pointing out an alternative that takes only 2-3sec if you have any straight edge with the centre already marked, no line drawing required and no set square needed, just that straight edge.

    • @jayrussell3796
      @jayrussell3796 7 місяців тому

      @@mdruk2003 gotcha ! That 45° point is a powerful tool of knowledge.

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 7 місяців тому +1

    Totally go with the comments about zero stupid music, no family or pet stories, no history of wood.
    To the point, well done.

  • @tlaf-yh2px
    @tlaf-yh2px 8 місяців тому +1

    Or you could just use the ruler marked on the square.

  • @tylerhendrix539
    @tylerhendrix539 8 місяців тому +1

    Your square has a ruler on it. Why not use it?

  • @soulergy1soulrgy1
    @soulergy1soulrgy1 8 місяців тому +1

    Like magic!

  • @paulx7620
    @paulx7620 7 місяців тому

    AWESOME!

  • @PeskyCitizenTX
    @PeskyCitizenTX 7 місяців тому +2

    Geometry for the win...

  • @northernsurvivalbackcountr4986
    @northernsurvivalbackcountr4986 8 місяців тому

    Great info thx bro

  • @paulchandler427
    @paulchandler427 7 місяців тому

    And, u forgot crazy intro music >> Great vid :)

  • @mitchd949
    @mitchd949 7 місяців тому

    Only works if sides are parallel.

  • @paddy20111000
    @paddy20111000 7 місяців тому

    OMG , Basic geometry , I learnt that in school when I was about 14 years old .

  • @lordofashes8262
    @lordofashes8262 8 місяців тому

    This idea works on much larger scales

  • @forkoffgoogle
    @forkoffgoogle 8 місяців тому +1

    This trick must be for the people who can't read the ruler on the speed square.

  • @notbraindead7298
    @notbraindead7298 7 місяців тому

    Why didn't I think of this? Because it's too simple and I'm intimidated by the square. 😂😂

  • @Ayrton4everrr
    @Ayrton4everrr 3 роки тому

    Awesome 👍

  • @pdxmusl1510
    @pdxmusl1510 7 місяців тому

    Try that on a home depot board. 😂😂😂😂😂
    Straight as a U! That should be there slogan. 😂😂😂

  • @retnav92
    @retnav92 3 роки тому +7

    That's a Fine way to Find the center. 👍😉

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +3

      I teach stuff like this to all the new guys.

    • @retnav92
      @retnav92 3 роки тому +1

      @@txtoolcrib 👍

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +1

      Lol. I missed what you were implying. It’s been one of those days. Thanks for catching it.

  • @rkgaustin
    @rkgaustin 7 місяців тому

    We meet upon the level and we part upon the square.

  • @flamencoprof
    @flamencoprof 7 місяців тому

    Short and to the point (circled :-)

  • @galewinds7696
    @galewinds7696 8 місяців тому

    Well.......I never....... that's phenomenal.........

  • @kicknotes
    @kicknotes 7 місяців тому

    Great, but now how do you find the MIDDLE of the board?!

  • @bobpress1235
    @bobpress1235 8 місяців тому

    Ouch, that was so to the point it hurt

  • @dananorth895
    @dananorth895 7 місяців тому

    You'd ne surprized how many "carpenters" don't know how to properly use a speed square. Let alone a carpenters square.

  • @MrKnuut
    @MrKnuut 7 місяців тому

    no measuring required! (pulls out device with a zillion measures on it and ignores them) 👍

  • @LucidDreamer54321
    @LucidDreamer54321 8 місяців тому +2

    Find the center of a board: ( (x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2 )

  • @jamesoliva9531
    @jamesoliva9531 7 місяців тому

    Great but why even draw the first line just the end of the board as your starting point.

  • @wesleemiller
    @wesleemiller 3 роки тому +1

    Great video.

  • @DiabloOutdoors
    @DiabloOutdoors 8 місяців тому +1

    Just like the video, I'm speechless. Very cool and thanks for showing this trick.

  • @thomasbyrne7770
    @thomasbyrne7770 9 місяців тому

    Cool!

  • @George.Coleman
    @George.Coleman 7 місяців тому

    So long as the sides of the board are straight

  • @michaelsorrentino9279
    @michaelsorrentino9279 8 місяців тому

    JESUS knew that trick !!

  • @mnight207
    @mnight207 3 роки тому +1

    This is nice. I do larger boards with a tape. All I do is take a whole number, say 2 inches, then at the other end i slide the tape up to a whole number say 10 inch mark. the i will add 2 and 10 to make 12 and take half of that number which is 6, so my 6 is the center

    • @jimclark6256
      @jimclark6256 Рік тому +4

      Wow, I never knew anyone could over complicate a simple measuring task like that. Just measure across the board and divide by 2.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown 8 місяців тому

    bravo

  • @everready19373
    @everready19373 8 місяців тому

    If you use a metric roofing square it's even easier. LOL

  • @leroybroun4106
    @leroybroun4106 7 місяців тому

    not of any board; what if board is wider than the square? of course, if it is not you could just use the ruler on the square without drawing any lines.

  • @mattic6
    @mattic6 8 місяців тому

    Oh, CentreLINE! Not centre. I was thinking, "go on, then, spin it!"

  • @6XXBANSHEEXX8
    @6XXBANSHEEXX8 8 місяців тому

    Great for people who cannot perform simple math that takes very little thought or time.

  • @Subcritical96
    @Subcritical96 7 місяців тому

    Your telling me after 40 years.....aint no way!

  • @coolskiman
    @coolskiman 7 місяців тому

    I feel so dumb for not knowing this sooner in my life
    😳

  • @CrowT
    @CrowT 7 місяців тому

    Directions unclear. Balls now caught in ceiling fan.

  • @JunkAccount-ig8st
    @JunkAccount-ig8st 7 місяців тому +1

    Haha, no measuring required, but you use a measuring tool.

  • @LiveTravelandLove
    @LiveTravelandLove 17 днів тому

  • @barnyardbrio7597
    @barnyardbrio7597 7 місяців тому

    smart

  • @Doobie603
    @Doobie603 3 роки тому +3

    I always had two measuring tapes to find the center anywhere, just start from opposite sides till the numbers on both tapes match. easy peasy

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +5

      You think that method is easier? I mean, it works but...........

  • @yongyea4147
    @yongyea4147 8 місяців тому

    He had to use a measuring tape twice though 🤔

    • @thehonesttruth8808
      @thehonesttruth8808 8 місяців тому

      That was just to demonstrate that his method was accurate

  • @zarmindrow5831
    @zarmindrow5831 7 місяців тому

    that's the way John Wayne would've done it

  • @concretecowboy4212
    @concretecowboy4212 3 роки тому

    Hey its works

  • @robertjamesgibbons
    @robertjamesgibbons 8 місяців тому

    my brain just exploded

  • @jublywubly
    @jublywubly 8 місяців тому

    We use tricks like that all the time at work. You are measuring, though. Using the set square to draw two intersecting lines is still measuring.

  • @jameslucas5590
    @jameslucas5590 8 місяців тому

    X never markes the spot. Hold my beer...

  • @emersonkk33
    @emersonkk33 3 роки тому +1

    Nice short one minute and seven second video...well, I add on the time to watch the non-skippable 30 sec commercial lol.

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +1

      The better question would be, was that one minute and seven seconds worth your time? Lol

    • @emersonkk33
      @emersonkk33 3 роки тому +1

      @@txtoolcrib Absolutely! BTW, did you see they have announced on Blade HQ that the "Leatherman Ratchet Driver" is on "coming soon" status?

    • @txtoolcrib
      @txtoolcrib  3 роки тому +1

      They had them on the first day, but sold out within about 2 hours. I just picked one up at REI. Don’t know if you have had to the chance to catch the video yet.

    • @emersonkk33
      @emersonkk33 3 роки тому +1

      @@txtoolcrib Just watched it. Thanks for the vid, very informative. Plan to pick one up. The email I got from BHQ was on the 16th. By the time I got to the BHQ website, it was already sold out.

  • @davedbaveda
    @davedbaveda 7 місяців тому

    I just came to read the comments.

  • @davidbroome6437
    @davidbroome6437 8 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @DD-uf2uo
    @DD-uf2uo 8 місяців тому +5

    Just Fold the board in half and make a crease line. That will be your half way point. 🤣😂🤣😂
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