Success in the workshop depends on careful machinery set up, accurate layout and consistently checking your work during assembly. All three jobs call for a quality square, and here is the one that established Woodpeckers as a premier layout tool manufacturer, the 1281 Precision Woodworking Square. What separates Woodpeckers squares from the rest is our one-piece central core, milled from the most stable aluminum plate made in the world. The central core gives the 1281 an accuracy and stability not found in competitive tools.
Cleverly Designed and Carefully Manufactured
The core of the 1281 is a precisely machined square milled from cast and ground tool plate…the most stable aluminum in the world. The stability of the material and the methods we use to machine the core allow us to hold tolerance to ±.0085°…that’s within one thousandth of an inch at the far end of the 12-inch blade. To this highly accurate core, we add cheeks to make the base thicker. The combination of the one-piece core with the precision-pinned cheeks can’t be matched by squares made with a blade riveted to a separate beam.
The cheeks are narrower than the core by a quarter-inch, forming a shoulder not found in traditional square designs. The shoulder allows the square to rest on the edge of a board without you holding on. Once you’ve used a Woodpeckers square with the shoulder, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
The hands-free design, the wide stable base for vertical use and the heft and balance of the 1281 combine to make the tool a joy to use, as well as deadly accurate. But we didn’t stop with just a great square, we laser engrave scales on both sides of the blade (inch or metric, your choice) to an accuracy of ±.004" total accumulated error over the entire length of the scale.
When the job is done, your 1281 stores in a wall-mountable case that keeps it safe, but always in plain sight and ready for the next project.
We take great pride in the design and manufacturing of these squares. So much so that we will repair or replace your 1281 anytime you find it to be out of tolerance. No fine print, no disclaimers. If it’s not square, we’ll make it square or replace it.
Specifications
- Country of Manufacture - United States
- Blade Thickness - .250"
- Blade Width - 1.75"
- Cheek Thickness with Blade - .750"
- Cheek Length - 7-1/2"
Additional Info
- Ensuring accurate machine set-up in woodworking workshops
- Facilitating precise layout work for carpentry projects
- Checking the accuracy of assembly work during furniture making
- Creating perfectly square corners for frames and boxes
- Aiding in the construction of cabinetry and joinery with consistent measurements
- Supporting hands-free operation when marking or measuring on the edge of boards
- Providing a stable base for vertical measurements and markings
- Enhancing the precision of DIY home improvement projects
- Assisting in the layout of complex woodworking projects with detailed accuracy
- Storing easily and safely, making it readily accessible for quick use in ongoing projects
- Serving as a reliable tool for educational settings such as woodworking classes or vocational training programs
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