squares

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

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

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

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

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

Milwaukee came out with a new magnetic rafter square.

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

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

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Max Horton on Craftsman’s USA Hand Tool Legacy was Destroyed 10 Years Ago: “We replaced broken Crafteman products at our Ace Hardware.”
IknowHDtoolstuff on Reader Question: Did Home Depot Raise Prices?: “HD has been raising prices for months. They often have 30+ hours of price changes a day. Overall sales are…”
Stuart on Craftsman’s USA Hand Tool Legacy was Destroyed 10 Years Ago: “Not always. Consider Malco. Their Eagle Grip locking pliers were great, but not sustainable. https://toolguyd.com/malco-eagle-grip-locking-pliers-discontinued/ Back in 2009, Channellock announced…”
Bill on Craftsman’s USA Hand Tool Legacy was Destroyed 10 Years Ago: “A well-run family company can maintain local manufacturing. Once it is hijacked by capital, the brand will be the beginning…”
Tool Junkie on Reader Question: Did Home Depot Raise Prices?: “Just that the price hikes by the vendor is almost immediate, as they are there to do it.”