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Irwin Tools Combination Square Metal Body 12 1794469
Last Updated: April 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Build Quality
40ruler, well made, solid, irwin, combination square
+83%
-18%
" ... Great product, heavy duty construction. ... "
" ... The Irwin combination square has a very rigid and solid feel and its weight is nice (my preference on weight). ... "
" ... Very solid build and feel. ... "
" ... A level/square/ruler all in one very sturdy package. ... I find that the screw that holds down the sliding part of the square engages well and seems to be as durable as the rest of the rig. ... "
" ... Most I looked at were plastic, this one is metal and seems very sturdy. ... "
" ... Great quality, well built, love the metal scribe in the bottom. ... "
" ... Very good quality, have already started using it, love the adjustable ruler part of this combination square, it is a very useful tool, used it while cutting some wood by hand. ... "
" ... Irwin has made a solid piece of equipment. ... "
Price
24good, worth, square, money, tool
+100%
" ... good product and good for the cost. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Great for the price and quality. ... "
" ... For the price, this is the best combination square you can get. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... Great queality great price. ... "
" ... For the price this is very good combination square. ... "
" ... Nice combo square for the price. ... "
Accuracy
14square, tool, sturdy, easy, accuracy
+100%
" ... I've checked the accuracy of the square, and it appears to be accurate. ... "
" ... Light and sturdy, accurate ... "
" ... Very accurate 90 angles. ... "
" ... Accurate and not expensive. ... "
" ... Good quality the slide slides easily level is accurate. ... "
" ... Measurement markings are accurate to my 123 block standard. ... "
" ... It's accurate, and it's easy to get the straight edge back into the square after you've taken it off, which is not always the case with combo-squares. ... "
" ... The square was accurate and true ... "
Ease of Use
13easy to read, square, tool, easy to adjust, built
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to read easy to handle I highly recommend this Square ... "
" ... Easy to read markings. ... "
" ... Seems to stay square and easy to adjust. ... "
" ... Well built, easy to use. ... "
" ... Heavy duty and easy to use. ... "
" ... Holds together good and adjusts easy. ... "
" ... One side is in inches only, which is really nice and easy to read. ... "
Fit
10slide, tighten, slot, slides, screw
+60%
-40%
" ... Holds together good and adjusts easy. ... "
" ... I haven't tried yet but you might be able to file the little supports inside the slot that hold the ruler to make it square. ... "
" ... Solid materials and haven’t had any issues taking apart and putting back together ... "
" ... Good quality the slide slides easily level is accurate. ... "
" ... I find that the screw that holds down the sliding part of the square engages well and seems to be as durable as the rest of the rig. ... "
" ... I found that unless you really tighten down the thumb screw the square has about 1 degree of play that isn’t easily noticed when you first start using the tool. ... "
Comfort
10tool, tighten, square, grab, well made
+80%
-20%
" ... I frequently grab this tool, always within hands reach ... "
" ... feels like a measuring device ought to feel like. ... "
" ... Feels solid, wasn't perfectly square out of the box, but these seldom are. ... "
" ... Has a good heft the head is made of sturdy metal. ... "
" ... I found that unless you really tighten down the thumb screw the square has about 1 degree of play that isn’t easily noticed when you first start using the tool. ... "
" ... Very well made, feels relatively heavy and sturdy when you grab it. ... "
" ... It's heavier and bigger than the cheaper ones, the best part is when you set the locknut it stays set and true, and you don't need pliers to loosen it, just two fingers, as it should be. ... "
" ... Works well and easy to adjust/tighten. ... "
Size
9weight, solid, size, nice, heavy duty
+100%
" ... Heavy duty and easy to use. ... "
" ... The Irwin combination square has a very rigid and solid feel and its weight is nice (my preference on weight). ... "
" ... Heavy, etched, solid and square (enough for me). ... "
" ... has good heft to it. ... "
" ... I was impressed with the weight of this square. ... "
" ... Good, heavy duty tri square ... "
" ... No matter the size of the project, you need a square. ... "
Product Reliability
8use, yet, return, need, months
+75%
-25%
" ... I use this a lot in my shop and it hasn't failed me yet ... "
" ... It’s a toll that will last me a long time. ... "
" ... Just what I needed after I drove over mine that I had for over 50 years. ... "
" ... Had this Square about six months or so and zero problems. ... "
" ... My father worked with these for years. ... "
" ... No regrets, wish I'd gotten this one years ago. ... "
Marketplace
6fast, described, advertised
+83%
-17%
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Fast shipping A+++++++++ ... "
" ... Works as advertised, great product ... "
" ... I just wish they or amazon actually offered a larger one for sale. ... "
" ... I added pictures of the results. ... "
Delivery
5fast, arrived, tool, received, order
+100%
" ... Great product, fast delivery. ... "
" ... A must have for your tool box. ... "
" ... Fast shipping A+++++++++ ... "
" ... Item arrived as square as can be. ... "
" ... All the items in the order arrived as expected. ... "
Weight
5solid, square, nice, feel, quality
+100%
" ... Heavy duty and easy to use. ... "
" ... The Irwin combination square has a very rigid and solid feel and its weight is nice (my preference on weight). ... "
" ... Heavy, etched, solid and square (enough for me). ... "
" ... The moment you pick it up you feel the weight & know that this thing is serious & its ready for any alignment . ... "
Storage
5slot, holds, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... Holds together good and adjusts easy. ... "
" ... I haven't tried yet but you might be able to file the little supports inside the slot that hold the ruler to make it square. ... "
" ... Perfect combination square for framing up some shelves ... "
" ... If your a pro cabinet maker, maybe you want one costing 3-4 times as much. ... "
Product As Described
3described, advertised
+100%
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised, great product ... "
" ... I added pictures of the results. ... "
Features
3+67%
-33%
" ... The sliding nature allows you to select and lock in any measurement that in turn helps with marking your work, this single feature has helped me hundreds of times and saved me a ton of time. ... "
Design
3nice, accuracy
+100%
" ... Very solid build and feel. ... "
" ... Liked appearance and accuracy. ... "
" ... Sure, the "expensive" models do look nice to show off but what the heck . ... "
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