Squares
How to choose squares
Pick sub-type first: Tools for marking, Measuring Tools & Sensors for level checks, Hardware for fixed jigs.
Size spans 60mm adhesive squares to 300mm framing squares, match it to your workpiece.
Colour is practical: red or yellow bodies stand out on site, silver stays discreet in the workshop.
Handle choice splits care: hardwood feels good but needs drying, bare metal asks little.
What's good
- Aluminium sliding bevels in the Tools sub-type are light yet hold a set angle for repeated site cuts.
- Combination squares with a spirit level sit in Measuring Tools & Sensors, adding a level check to a true edge.
- Wood-handled try squares, also Tools, give a warm grip for long joinery sessions.
- Small self-adhesive angles in Hardware fix a 90 degree stop on bookbinding or drawer work without clamps.
Things to watch
- Aluminium squares in the Tools sub-type dent if dropped, and a bent blade lies.
- Wood stocks in Tools swell in damp sheds, pushing the square out of true.
- Acrylic or plastic Hardware angles flex under pressure, so they mark loosely.
- Large steel rafter squares (Tools) are dead accurate but heavy in a bag.
- Self-adhesive Hardware types bond at once, so measure twice before sticking.
Care & maintenance
Wipe metal squares dry after damp work to stall corrosion.
Oil wooden handles each season to avoid splits.
Lay squares flat in a drawer, never under weight that could bow them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for when buying squares?
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What's the difference between different types of squares?
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