...from 14 to 23, I never touched a "tape measure," and lived in the world of templates, scribing, story poles and "lofting" from floor or wall.

First "eyebrow" was more "art and template" than ever the idea of measure and fitting studs and plywood. I so often watch in amazement (and amusement ) wrestl studs and sheet goods into place...Most of what the contractor does today is more out of "habit" than logic and/or "good practice."

These ancient traditions are simply brilliant in there simplicity, ease, and logic in acute accuracy...even with "green wood."