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The combination square was invented in 1878 and has been copied countless times over the last 140+ years. But until now, no one has done much to make the combination square better. Woodpeckers product development team wanted more than just a “me too” product. They built features into our in-DEXABLE Combination Squares you won’t find in any other combination square at any price. Features like laser-accurate scribing guides, positive indexing at every full inch, a sliding head support and accurate, laser-engraved scales. To round out the system there’s a Double Square Head, XL versions of the Combination Head and Double Square Head and we’ve recently added a new Centering Head and a new Protractor Head, all with the same precise full-inch indexing feature.
Two features stand out when you compare Woodpeckers -DEXABLES with any other combination square. First, you’ll notice the scribing guides laser-cut on 1/16" centers. They’re sized and shaped to guide any marking device perfectly parallel to the edge of your stock. To give the scribing guides an accurate starting point, the round holes in the center of the blade index the heads to the closest full inch. The scales are laser-engraved to an accuracy of ±.004" with 1/16" graduations on one edge and 1/32" on the other. The blades are available in 6", 12" and 18" lengths, all of which fit all 4 standard heads, as well as the XL Combination and XL Double Square heads. If you prefer working in metric, there are metric versions with 1mm graduations and heads that lock every 30mm.
90° and 45°. Everything you build involves one or both of these angles over and over again. The genius of the combination square is having both of them in your hand, all the time. Woodpeckers adds a new feature to the classic design with a sliding tab that supports the head while it’s hanging off the edge of your work. Available in standard and XL versions.
The Double Square head is a bit more compact than the Combination Square head and more convenient when you know you’re not dealing with miters. It also has the sliding tab for edge support. Available in standard and XL versions.
When your projects get a bit more complicated, and call for angles other than 45°, the new DEXABLE Protractor head will be a welcome addition to your shop. The smooth-turning protractor can be adjusted to any angle between 0° and 90° both right and left. There’s an alignment pin that indexes to the edge of the blade for fast, accurate registration of standard angles (22.5°, 45°, 67.5° and 90°). All other angles are easily set to the high-contrast laser-engraved scale. Two large locking knobs and an 8" long reference edge give you confidence in your angle layout. When you’re working straight and square, the Protractor is still a welcome partner in your shop. When locked square, it’s a handy T-square with built-in scribing guides.
The Centering Head holds the blade at a 45° angle relative to machined 90° surfaces. Marking the two diagonals of a square locates center. It’s even easier to find the center of a circle…just hold the Centering Head against the circle in any two different spots and strike a line across the diameter. The intersection is the dead-center of your circle.
You can get the standard heads with their standard blades and the complete standard set from this page and the XL heads with their standard blades here. But if you want to match a specific blade to a specific head, or you want to add just a head or just a blade to your collection, you’re in the right place. Pricing on this page is for each individual component. (Note: all heads include a wall-mountable Rack-It).
Uses:
- Ensuring precise 90-degree angles for carpentry and woodworking projects
- Checking the depth and alignment of joints in furniture making
- Assisting in the layout of large panels and cabinets
- Marking and measuring for cuts on various materials
- Serving as a guide for cutting miters
- Useful in metalworking for marking and measuring
- Acting as a stop for repetitive cuts on a table saw or miter saw
- Aiding in the setup of woodworking machines like planers and jointers
- Checking the squareness of tools and assemblies in machine shops
- Layout tool for installing hardware like hinges and drawer slides
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in-Dexable Combination Square System | Woodpeckers Woodworking Tools
