How to Square-up Wood Stock

Quite often, woodworking plans call for square pieces of stock for parts such as table legs. When the part must be cut from larger pieces of stock or a glue-up of thinner pieces, how can you make sure that all four edges of the piece are square to each other?

There are a few ways to trim the stock to make it square, but the method you choose will depend on the tools available and the desired result. Learn the tools needed and steps required to cut square blocks of stock in How to Square-up Wood Stock.

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