Stanley 45-011 Contractor Grade Aluminum Rafter Square

by Stanley

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Stanley Contractor Grade Aluminum Rafter Square is a convenient and easy to use measuring tool that is built to last. The markings conveniently include brace measures, octagon scale, board measures and a rafter table. The deep graduations and numbers are filled with yellow paint for superior readability in all light conditions. This tool is built with extra thick aircraft grade aluminum for durability and maintaining an accurate square, and each one is individually inspected for accuracy. The surface is treated to resist corrosion and extend the square's life and comes in a black lacquered finish. The body measures 24- by 2-inches, and the tongue measures 16- by 1-1/2-inches. The face is graduated in 1/16-inch and 1/8-inch; the back is graduated in 1/16-inch, 1/10-inch, and 1/12-inch. This product is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

Product Description

Black laquered finish with embossed yellow graduations and numbers. Body 24'' x 2'', tongue 16'' x 1 1/2''. Rafter tables, brace measure, octagon scale, and board measure. Face graduated in 1/16'' and 1/8'', back graduated in 1/16'', 1/10'', and 1/12''.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 17.8 x 1.1 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002X2HF
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 45-011
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,398 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #27 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Carpentry Squares

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "decent" square, December 16, 2007

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hogbiscuit (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 45-011 Contractor Grade Aluminum Rafter Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

Maybe I expect too much from a rafter square, but the one I received was not perfectly square. I bought this square to use with a Veritas square fence. I ended up shimming one end of the fence with three pieces of paper to make it square. I don't know if there is such a thing as a perfect rafter square. I bought this one to build cabinets and furniture which is not the intent of the product, so I shouldn't complain. For framing it would probably be satisfactory. The yellow print on the black background is sharp and easy on the eyes. The product is definitely lighter than a steel square so therefore easier to handle. The description claims that it is made from extra thick aluminum. It is no thicker than any other aluminum framing square I've seen.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yep definitely Contractor Grade, December 7, 2006

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Mark Anderson (Centennial, Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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Background: I'm a weekend woodworker/furniture maker. I needed a large square for large pieces of furniture I'm making.

Pros

- Very light

- Very Easy to read

- The measurements I tested with a high precise rule and the markings where dead on.

Bad

- The square I purchased was not dead on square. Saying that, square enough for rough work but not even close for precise work.

My thoughts: If you need a square for Contract rough work...excellent. Looking for a square for woodworking...stick to your engineering square.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, light weight framing square., March 14, 2006

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Cary D. Foster (Clarkston, Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 45-011 Contractor Grade Aluminum Rafter Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

Markings on this square are high visibility and easy to read. Its light weight makes it possible to keep it within easy reach while working, and also easier to hold it securely against the workpiece than a heavier steel square. This is especially important when the work requires one to hold a square in an awkward position in order to mark a line, or to ascertain that the workpieces are square.