ben_r_ Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 LINK Yea I love this one. I jumped on the 26" last time the brought this back. Opted for the version without the wooden case to save some money and space as I feel those wooden holders they sell with their tools waste too much space. Also as with all Woodpeckers OTTs, the best deal always seems to be from Carbide Processors using the 10% off code "creekers" and getting free shipping. This square is GREAT for squaring a guide rail to a work piece. Thats what I use it mostly for. Its also very popular for squaring up the MFT as shown in Woodpecker's picture. How are those of you that own one liking and using it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I got one of these last time they ran it as well. I absolutely love it !!! Pricey, but worth every penny. There really aren't many accurate squares this size on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 wanted one but it wasn't available so I bought one of these https://tsoproducts.com/tso-products-guide-rail-squares/grs-16-guide-rail-square/ and now i don't think I would use it enough to justify the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have had mine for several years now. It has become the standard of reference in my shop. Tool setup and part checking , it gets used often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 I have this as well and I love it, but I can't use it without being scared of dropping it... Because the $$$ it cost is still on my mind every time I take it off the wall. As y'all said, though, there were not many other options for a reliable square of that size. I use it to square up the miter gauge on the TS, the blade at the miter saw, my tracksaw guide rail, and to check the accuracy of all my smaller squares too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 $269.99 for the 26" square with case, $229.99 for just the square, so $40.00 for the case. Or buy the case for both 26" and 18" for $29.99. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 If it's a framing square, where are the rafter tables hiding? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 It's rather heavy, I wouldn't use it on a framing job, it's damn expensive too ! Or use the chart in the "Speed Square " booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 I thought this was expensive, but at least it is a Framing square. A damned good one too. https://chappellsquare.com/store-2/#!/•Limited-time-inventory-offer-Master-Framer-Featuring-16ths-on-all-sides/p/102396522/category=0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Mick S said: $269.99 for the 26" square with case, $229.99 for just the square, so $40.00 for the case. Or buy the case for both 26" and 18" for $29.99. Huh? Like I said in my OP, it can be had for quite a bit cheaper than that from other sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 That Chappell square looks like what I would have if I was framing houses, especially with complex stick built roofs. I got a stainless framing square years ago but it didn't have the accuracy I was looking for. It was better than the crap available in a home center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 The Chappell square is definitely the tried and true for construction framing tasks, but its not the same beast as the Woodpeckers offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 I just got an email from Woodpeckers about the Precision Framing Square . It's now available in several sizes and part of their regular tool line. Email said the doubled the size of the production shop to be able to offer more tools on an everyday basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted October 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Saw that too. Thats good as the 26" is a wonderful square to have. Looks like price went up on it a bit. I think I paid around $160 for mine though without the "case". That was after a coupon code and another discount I combined, both of which no longer available sadly, but still IIRC they were a few bucks cheaper. At least you can get them now I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yea, I think my 26" was $175 but that was probably 8-10 years ago. No coupons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Looks like it's $240 now. I got mine a few years ago for $180 from Carbide Processors using the code 'creekers', back when you could use a code AND still get free shipping. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 It's still a great tool but now you have to bend over & grab your ankles..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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