iGaging Bench Square 4" & 7" (Aluminum, Set), Tri Square Set, #36-BS-47-A

This is the perfect size for a quick check of squareness - parts, blades, bits - whatever, and the pencil holes at 1/16" increments make it easy to lay out fastener locations and cut lines with unimaginable precision. The offset base makes it easy to find centerlines in common wood thicknesses. Slip it under a measuring tape to mark square cut lines for longer cuts. Larger squares might be better for larger parts, but they won't be as readily available as having this already tucked in your pocket. The markings are sharp, precise, and highly readable in varying lighting conditions. I use it with a carbide scribe to lay out metal work. When you're making things, nothing beats the satisfaction of having all your parts fit together PERFECTLY because they were laid out with basic tools that take the work out of reaching near-machinist levels of precision at a very affordable price.

I love these things Punch above their weight I think for the money I have a hard time using my box store squares and on par with my nicer sets. Both seem to be perfectly square in the tests I did.

I do armature wood working. I have a regular speed square but it's really just for rough work; these are much more precise. I like being able to get an exact measurement from the edge of a piece every time, and strike a perfectly 90 degree line. I chose these bench squares over the layout squares because these allow you to transfer a co-planar mark from the face onto the side of a board, which I find myself needing to do frequently. I also like that the 3/8" shoulder allows me to easily find the center of a 3/4" board. Having the lateral measurements along the bottom cutout are also handy and often prevents me from having to switch to a different measuring tool. There are times with having more than 7" of span would be nice, like you would get with the layout squares, but it's rare that I need that and I have other rulers I can switch to when it comes up. I thought the larger 7" square would be the one I would use the most, but now that I've had them for a few months I find myself grabbing the smaller 4" one most often. Turns out most fine measurements are under 4 inches.

Small, compact, great to have handy at my workbench. Comes with a case that I'll not use, I'll hang it on hook above my workbench or have it in my work apron. The case would be useful if you were going to have the square in a tool bag or transported often. Nice markings, easy to read, fits in a pocket on my work apron.

These are excellent squares. Very accurate and easy to read and come in a nice case to keep them in.

I love Igaging tools. I own several tools and see nothing wrong with this set or any other Igaging tools I own, however, I was just a little disappointed when I opened my package to find the pencil and lead missing. At the end of the day, no big deal and doesn't effect the tools or their performance at all, but leaves me just a little disappointed in quality control. The tools, themselves, are completely precise, and funtion 100% as promised, it's just a little disappointing to open a package and see something missing. I still highly recommend these tools and recommend them in lieu of higher priced alternatives.

This one fits nicely into my work apron. Great size when working with relatively narrow boards. Strategic placement of ruled markings makes it possible to use this in a variety of ways. Narrow spaced markings are really helpful. I use it very frequently. Note that the marking holes need a small gauge pencil -- 0.7mm or less.

Just,Wow! So well made!

I've used these for several projects now and though i haven't fully used all the features they are great.

Excellent quality. Reasonable price

An incredible addition to my woodworking tools!