IRWIN Tools Framing Square, Hi-Contrast Aluminum, 16-Inch by 24-Inch (1794447) , Blue

I spent more money on a square in the hopes that it would be more precise in its perpendicularity, but it isn't. By a factor of about, the angle was acute. 04" (a little less than 3/64") along the length of its 24" leg, which is probably sufficient for most carpentry. This was verified by aligning the short leg to a straight edge and drawing a line along the long edge, then flipping the square over and repeating the process. This method magnifies any mistake, making it more visible. Because the square is made of aluminum, it is not only light but also simple to correct; there are probably videos on how to do this, but basically you center punch near the vertex of the inside corner to open up the angle. Some people hit the center of the box with multiple punches. I do one on each side, roughly on top of each other, and gradually increase the depth of each until the angle is satisfactory. The mistake is currently undetectable. Because aluminum tends to move over time when stressed, I'll check it again in a week after it's settled and tune as needed until the square is stable. Dropping a square, for example, should call into question its accuracy. I grew up with an antique steel square made in the United States that never lost its precision. We should be able to do things as well as they did 100 years ago. All of the markings are stamped into the metal and are easily visible. If you're willing to massage it a little, you can get a decent square out of it.

Macy White

| Apr 02, 2021

Not in the traditional sense. It may work for rough construction, such as framing a house, but it will not work for woodworking. …. will result in the creation of more problems than it solves.

Cillian Tran

| Jul 11, 2021

I've been using this square for several years and had no idea how far off it was. I'm making a new table saw sled and measured it against four other squares. It's 1/16" longer than 24". It's enough to make it a piece of garbage!.

Roman Donahue

| Sep 29, 2021

This square, according to my square combination square and engineer's square, is more like a ruler with another ruler for a hat than a square. All I ask is for my squares to be square, so I say boo.

Iker Bradford

| Feb 24, 2021

Don't believe the bad reviews; the people who wrote them have no idea what a framing square is. When they're dropped, they lose their squareness. They're used to build rough frames. You don't make pianos, do you? Using a center punch, they can be easily squared up again. This square is exactly what I was looking for in terms of price. The paper is light and easy to read. Get a starrett if you want a square that is more precise than you. I'm a carpenter, so this will be perfect for me.

Zara HERBERT

| Apr 30, 2021

The images make it appear to be simple to read, and I purchased it because the company's color scheme suggested that it would be. The markings, on the other hand, are just as hard to see as any other. As a result, I give it a one-star rating because the ad copy does not correspond to the product.

Veda Clements

| Nov 22, 2021

It would have been better if I had read the reviews first. This was 1/16" off all the way down the length. It has been returned.

Harlee Foster

| Jul 13, 2021

The square's engraved markings were supposed to be yellow against the blue background to make it easier to read. The unit was only blue in color, and all of the engraved markings were the same color as well, making it even more difficult to use. Many others on Amazon were more than three times the price of this one. IF YOU EXPECT HIGH CONTRAST, EASY TO READ FEATURE, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM. br>DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU EXPECT HIGH CONTRAST, EASY TO READ FEATURE.

Sophia Ramos

| Apr 02, 2021