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Milwaukee 12-inch Rafter Square MLSQ0120 Used to Mark Wood

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New Milwaukee 12-inch Rafter Squares

Feb 17, 2025 Stuart 27 Comments

Milwaukee launched a larger square.

Stiletto Carpenter Square Lineup 2023

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Stiletto Launched New USA-Made Carpenter Squares

Sep 13, 2023 Stuart 39 Comments

Stiletto is expanding into layout tools.

Empire Level 6-inch Combination Square

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I’m Buying Another Empire Combination Square (2020 Gift Guide)

Dec 19, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

I picked up an Empire combination square recently, and am now ordering the other size as well.

Veritas Pocket Layout Square in Use

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New Veritas Pocket Layout Square

Feb 6, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Lee Valley has come out with a new “pocket”sized layout square.

DelV square in protective MDF holder

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Woodpeckers DelVe Square is Now a Regular Tool You Can Buy Anytime

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 27 Comments

Woodpeckers is bringing back their popular Delve Square as a regularly-stocked tool.

New Milwaukee Trim Square

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New Milwaukee Trim Square Fits in Your Pocket

Aug 12, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new 4-1/2″ trim square.

Milwaukee Rafter Square

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New Milwaukee Rafter Square with “New to World” Features

Feb 11, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Milwaukee came out with a new magnetic rafter square.

Woodpeckers MFT Square Setup Tool with Pegs

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Woodpeckers One Time Tool: MFT Setup Square (Phenolic Version, 2018)

Jan 9, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new One Time Tool – a more affordable MFT Square.

Swanson Speed Square Worn Corners

Editorial

Swanson Speed Squares Have Rounded Edges, Exclamation Point, Question Mark

Dec 14, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

I was surprised to find Swanson Speed Squares with broken-in edges and corners.

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