squares

New Milwaukee 12-inch Rafter Squares

Milwaukee launched a larger square.

Stiletto is expanding into layout tools.

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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