On Aug 9, 5:38*pm, B A R R Y wrote:
wrote:

I used the 10" mark as my zero, and added 10" to all my measurements.
43 3/4" became 53 3/4" etc. *Works like a champ, and never any
adjustment for the hook being bent, worn, sitting on a nub of
something etc.

10" is way better than 1", as the math mistakes are obvious.

DAMHIKT

It is MUCH better to make a 10" screw-up. That leaves room for
biscuits and Kreg holes in order to fix...yup.. I vote for 10"
Also... if 10" 'kinda-slips-by-ya'... maybe a career in lawn care?