STANLEY 46-053 Premium Adjustable Quick Sqare

After reading the reviews already posted I had to write one of my own. The first thing everyone needs to understand is that those leaving poor reviews are people who clearly are NOT skilled carpenters, nor do they understand how to use this tool. I have owned and used one of these squares for over 30 years and it has been one of the best layout tools I've ever owned. It is perfect for rough framing, siding and aluminum work, and is an incredible time saver. The only complaint I could possibly make about it is that the adjustment knob is just a little too tall, and that can interfere with some circular saw bodies when using it as a guide - which is one of the areas where it otherwise shines. If you “need” a manual, maybe start out with a simpler version from Swanson or whoever. Your lack of understanding is not a design flaw of the tool. I also find it hilarious that a couple of Brits can't figure out the imperial scale. Those of us who actually know what we're doing found this square to be one of the best tool innovations in carpentry in more than a generation when it first came along, and decades later, I'm still using mine. In fact the only reason I'm here today is because I was looking for another one just like it for a new coworker.

Excellent time saving multi-tool. No need for 2 sliding bevels as was the case before I first purchased one of these. Just bought a new one as my old one was showing signs of wear & tear after 20 years of hard labour. Simply set the pitch and get the seat cut and plumb cut bevel on one tool. Once the pitch is set easily read off the figure on com/jack scale and transfer to the hip/val scale to get the pitch of hip rafter. The figures on the com/jack and hip/val scales are a little confusing if you're not acquainted with the old skool feet & inches. These figures show the rise in inches per foot of run. Simple to use tool that I could not now cope without. No need for a protractor to set any bevel. Can also be used as a power saw guide when clamped to the work piece. Top tool, job done!!! Ande, Total House Construction