In this episode of the Build Show Jake dives into one of the most overlooked but critical jobsite skills: accurate measuring, marking, and fitting when perfection matters. From worn tape measures that can throw off cabinet work to the value of understanding your tools, Jake shares hard-earned lessons that save time and prevent mistakes. He then introduces a clever old-school technique borrowed from boatbuilding: the ticking stick. Without relying on traditional measurements, Jake demonstrates how to template complex openings, odd angles, and out-of-square conditions and get a perfect fit the first time. Whether you’re fitting cabinet panels, window sills, or any detail where walls refuse to cooperate, this episode delivers practical, real-world advice you can immediately apply to your own projects with confidence and precision. It’s a simple method that every builder, carpenter, and remodeler should have ready on site.

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