Manufacturer: Johnson Level & Tool
Model: 480
Rating: 
(8 reviews)
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Features:
- 8-inch try square built for durability and easy use
- Easy-to-read etched increments at 1/8 and 1/16 inches
- Hardwood handle; stainless steel blade
- Includes brass gauging edges, routed hand grip
- 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
8″ Hardwood Try Square, Number 1 Select Hardwood Handle With Brass Gauging Edges & Routed Hand Grip, Stainless Steel Blade With Easy To Read Etched Increments In 1/8″ & 1/16″.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Johnson Level & Tool 8-Inch Hardwood Try Square, designed for general carpentry use, is especially useful for checking corners and edges in cabinetry. Use this fixed square to determine if a board is the same depth for its entire length. It is built for durability and easy use, with a hardwood handle, stainless-steel blade, brass gauging edges, and routed hand grip, as well as easy-to-read etched increments in 1/8 and 1/16 inches. It is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
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5 Comments
I purchased this square for woodworking and don’t see the problem mentioned by another reviewer. The square is right on the money. Nice hardwood handle, sturdy construction with brass components. highly recommend to woodworkers.
This is a great square, but I bought it with limited expectations. I’m a professional woodworker, and I wanted a tool that I could carry around in my apron all day and not worry about dropping. It’s not the kind of measurement tool that arrives in a mink lined, temperature controlled shrine with a 742 page manual explaining how to properly operate, and care for, your new square.
When I drop my tape measure, or need to make a precise cut from the tape, I check it against a standard and make an adjustment if needed. When I drop this square, or need to make a precise set up, I also check it and adjust if needed. To adjust it, simply place the handle against a known, straight edge, and draw a line against the blade. Then, flip the square over, and check the same edge of the blade against the line. If it’s out, give the end of the blade a firm tap on a hard surface (in the proper direction) and repeat the process until the freshly drawn line and the blade line up.
On the bright side, this square is as square as you maintain it, but it IS maintainable. Personally, I don’t use the rule on the blade for precise measurements, so it may, or may not, suit your needs in that respect. The dark side is relatively limited based on my expectations. The square arrived with significant burrs on the blade tip. Those were easily removed with a file. Other than that, the rule has a reflective finish, and I would have preferred matte.
For the price, it’s a great square, and it’s as square as I make it.
If you care about accuracy….don’t bother with this try square. The hardwood is rough to the touch. When compared to my Incra Guaranteed Square the Johnson was acute by .014″ over the 8″ length. That’s the width of fine pencil line, no good for fine carpentry.
Seems to be a good product for a lot less money than some other brands.
Nice appearance, scale is clear and easy to read. Great value when quality and price are considered.