Carpenter Square Hole Scribing Ruler

well designed and built, useful for small details in projects. Good squareness

Very easy to read and very good quality.

Great product. The holes for scribing are a bit small. You will need a fine tip marker to use this feature. Suggestion for assembly: put the bottom rail in and start the screws. Rest one end of the rail assembly against a straight edge (or similar) before tightening the screws. If you do not do this the your markings can be off as much as a 32nd. That doesn't sound like much, but it could save you time in planing or throwing out product because you cut it too short and the finished product has weird gaps. You want both assembled pieces to meet perfectly flat on the edges.

The Amazon package landed on my porch with a soft thud, a small victory after weeks of scrolling for the perfect tool. Inside was my $15.99 Woodworking Square Ruler, a sleek, multi-angle scribing tool promising precision for my carpentry projects. As a weekend woodworker crafting shelves and frames in my cluttered garage, I needed something affordable yet reliable to nail those tricky 22.5- to 90-degree angles. The ruler, with its aluminum body and angle pin, seemed like the answer. I tore open the package, admiring the ruler’s laser-etched markings, crisp and clear against the brushed metal. The angle pin, a sliding guide for quick angle sets, felt sturdy, and the compact 8-inch length fit neatly in my tool belt. Eager to test it, I grabbed a cedar plank for a picture frame I was building for my wife’s birthday. Setting the ruler to 45 degrees, I locked the pin and scribed a line. The cut, made with my miter saw, was spot-on, the corners joining seamlessly. I grinned, feeling like a pro. Next, I tackled a trickier 22.5-degree angle for a decorative shelf edge. The ruler’s precision markings made it easy to set, and the non-slip base held firm as I marked the wood. The angle pin was a game-changer, letting me transfer measurements without second-guessing. Sawdust flew as I cut, and the pieces aligned perfectly, giving the shelf a modern, geometric flair. For $15.99, this tool was punching above its weight. But it wasn’t flawless. On a complex octagon-shaped coasters project, the ruler’s small size made long lines cumbersome, requiring multiple setups. The angle pin occasionally loosened under pressure, forcing me to double-check settings. And while the aluminum was durable, I noticed faint scratches after brushing against a nail in my workbench. A quick polish fixed it, but I wished for a protective case. By evening, I’d finished the frame and shelf, both boasting clean, professional angles. I stepped back, hands dusty, admiring my work under the garage lights. The ruler had saved me time and frustration, its affordability belying its precision. Later, I used it to scribe lines for a staircase repair, its versatility shining in construction tasks beyond woodworking. For $15.99, the Woodworking Square Ruler was a steal, transforming my garage projects with its accuracy and ease. It wasn’t perfect for large-scale work, but for a hobbyist like me, it was a trusty companion. As I hung the frame, my wife’s smile confirmed it: this budget tool had helped me craft something special. Word Count: 450

This square is excellent for building and layout. I bought it for metalworking, but it would be great for woodworking or any craft or construction projects. I like that it is 2 sided, so you can mark a line on 2 sides without re positioning. I use mine for plasma cutting angle iron, and the 2 sided construction works great for that.

Already know I will like it. It was reviewed by an excellent You Tube woodworker's channel I have found very informative. He does a lot of tool reviews and frequently features "price drops and specials". Channel is called 731 woodworks.

Very nice and useful tool especially for the price.

Very nice compact square. Has many easy to use features.