The Handy Dandy Double Square

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The Handy Dandy Double Square

Yoav Liberman Combination Squares, Double Square, Square

One of the first tools many get when embarking on our journey into woodworking is a 12” (300mm) combination square. This American innovation is one of our toolbox’s most versatile marking and measuring devices. However, the relatively heavy cast …

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‘Attractive’ Rest for a Combination Square

Pop Wood Editors August 2015 #219, Combination Squares, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Some high-end combination squares have a built-in lip or tab for the purpose of resting the tool hands-free on a piece of wood. But because most common combination squares lack this handy feature, I developed this inexpensive solution. Simply …
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