What is a combination square?
A combination square is a valuable tool in a woodworker’s arsenal because it is capable of performing so many tasks. Much more than a simple try square used to check 90-degree angles, the combination square should be one of the first layout tools purchased.RulerThe steel blade is marked off in 1/16th-inch increments, which allows the blade to be used as a ruler to make accurate measurements.AnglesA combination square’s head features a shoulder that sits perpendicular to the blade for checking and marking 90-degree angles. The square includes a second shoulder to mark and measure 45-degree angles for miter saws.Movable HeadThe head is movable across the length of the square’s blade, which allows for precise measurements, checking the depth of recesses and using the tool as a marking gauge.LevelA bubble is built into the combination-square-like small level.
