Johnson Level & Tool 1904-0450 Johnny Square Professional Easy-Read Finish Square, 4.5", Black, 1 Square
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That's what I believe. I can't double-check because it has already walked away from me. The scribe bar on it, on the other hand, was something I really liked. I eventually returned to Swanson Square, where I grew up. Swanson is, without a doubt, made in the United States.
The markings on my square are etched.
Yes, it is up to 7" in length.
Selected User Reviews For Johnson Level & Tool 1904-0450 Johnny Square Professional Easy-Read Finish Square, 4.5", Black, 1 Square
When I got mine, I discovered that the pivot point notch had been drilled incorrectly. Instead of being flush/tangent with the square lip edge, it was about 1/8" down the edge. It's going back to you.
These look great until the black finish starts to wear off after a few months of constant sliding across your lumber on a job site. br>At this point, they're getting a little tricky to read. br>I like how the scribe notches for the pencil have a wider width. br>I'd give them a 5 if they were made of black and the markings were etched to reveal the silver aluminum instead. br>Not really practical for long-term use unless you don't mind buying a new one every 6 months. 8 months.
I'm leaving the original review at the bottom because it helps to contextualize how much I liked this square at first; I've had it for about a year and can tell you that if you carry it in a tool pouch, even if it's in its own little sleeve, it will only last so long. As you can see in the photos, the metal is very soft and dents easily. The paint isn't holding up well and is easily scratched. One of the main advantages of this Square over the Swanson was that it could be used as a tape measure. I'm finding it difficult to do that now that it's scratched up enough. I'm going to contact a company called Martinez, which is very expensive, to see if their paint holds up any better than that. It was enjoyable while it lasted, but at this rate of deterioration, I'm not sure how long it will last. br>br>(Previous 5 star review) br>""I wish I'd known about this years ago. " The old Swanson speed square has always been a favorite of mine. The markings on this one are much more precise, and I now use it as my short tape measure all of the time, whereas a Swanson speed square mark appears to be 1/16 inch wide, and you have to sort of decide which side to go to, which is not an issue with this one. The extended scribing notches were what drew me in because that's something I use all the time, but I didn't realize until I got it that you could mark up to 3 1/2 inches in the opposite direction with markings until I got it. I'll never own another square, and I'm wishing I hadn't already purchased a 12 inch square because I would have bought one to match this if I hadn't already done so.
Coated in a paint that isn't very durable. After only two weeks of use, I'm already seeing major wear spots and the bare metal underneath. I'm sure I won't be able to read it as easily as I used to and will replace it with something better as time goes on. The design and functionality are excellent, but the wear is a dud.
For some inexplicable reason, I wanted the magnets to be stronger. So, instead of being a steel guy, I'm a carpenter. I bought this at Hope's in the hopes of using it to square up a stud while framing and not having to hold it. Unfortunately, for this application, the magnet/weight ratio does not work out. However, it's much more convenient to simply stick it on the next stud and leave it there while moving the ladder. I've had it come loose from a stud twice now, but both times the studs were greasy. When you're using your razor to score a cut on a stud, the magnet comes in handy. You can slap the square on and forget about it while reaching for your knife or bumping into it. The line striking notches are fantastic, and I found them to be extremely accurate with both large and small pencils.
My square was chipped but well painted as if nothing was wrong with it, so I ignored it. However, a 3 foot drop onto 3/4 plywood on a jobsite bent and chipped my tip.
I'm sure this is a fantastic speed square, but why do manufacturers affix stickers to the item directly? To get rid of it all, I'll have to scratch and pick. It was a complete waste of time on my part.
I got a score of four. 5" model. There is no pivot notch, and the line notches are enlarged and widened for a carpenter's pencil, not a scribe; there were burrs along the outer surfaces that prevented it from lying flat, which were easily removed but also removed the surface finish; there were burrs along the outer surfaces that prevented it from lying flat, which were easily removed but also removed the surface finish. I should have bought a Swanson, and I intend to do so in the future.
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