Stanley 45-300 Aluminum Carpenters Square

by Stanley

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This Aluminum Carpenter's Square is a versatile tool providing a wide range of easy-to-read English measurement scales, tables, and conversions, including the new lumber scale, decimal equivalent table, and metric conversion table; formula for squaring a foundation; 45-degree, 60-degree, and 30-degree angle markings; volume and area formulas; wood screw gauge table; drill and nail sizes (common and finish); quantity per pound; and depth scale. This square is built with high tempered aluminum for maximum durability and comes with a buffed finish and protective lacquered coating to resist corrosion. The design features deep, embossed, long-wearing 1/8-inch graduations for long-term visibility; graduations and table information are on both sides of the square for added convenience. This carpenter's square has a body length of 24- by 2-inches and a tongue length of 16- by 1-1/2-inch and is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

Product Description

24'' x 2'' buffed noncorrosive aluminum body. Tongue 16'' x 1 1/2''. 1/8'' graduations on face and back. Valuable tables and information imprinted on both sides of square. Embossed graduations and figures.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13.3 ounces
• 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.
• ASIN: B00002X2HG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 45-300
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,882 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Carpentry Squares

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars much better than steel, January 6, 2001

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 45-300 Aluminum Carpenters Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like steel. It's tough and cheap. It makes life better. But I don't like steel framing squares. They rust and rust doesn't make life better. I like aluminum far more. In 5 years you'll be glad you bought an aluminum square instead.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After fifteen years of abuse I'm ready for another, March 10, 2005

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Bonnerauthor (Southern CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 45-300 Aluminum Carpenters Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used the aluminum square for the same reason as other reviews. I was a rough carpenter, finish carpenter, cabinetmaker for a long time. Just getting into furniture making. I was trying to square up a new combination miter saw and couldn't get it quite square to the fence. I even used brass shims and couldn't get better than .06".
Finally, I took the square and drew a line across a piece of 16" ply. Then I flipped it and tried to draw over the same line. What I found was, the ends of the square, after years of drawing lines and using as a straight edge and cutting guide had worn off and were slightly rounded. Still, after 15 years of good service, I am ordering another today.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 45-300 Aluminum Square, January 29, 2011

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mlsigner "mlsigner" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 45-300 Aluminum Carpenters Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

Good light weight item. Be careful not to bend as it is not ridgid enough to withstand much pressure. Otherwise, a good tool to have in your possession.