{"product_id":"woodpeckers-folding-saddle-square-layout-square-for-precision-joinery-layout-fssq-al","title":"Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Square Layout Square for Precision Joinery Layout (FSSQ-AL)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWraps Around Corners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eTraditional layout tools make it easy to drift off line as you move from one face to the next. The folding design keeps your reference aligned across adjacent faces so joinery lines stay where you meant to put them.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTensioned Hinge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe hinge is tensioned to remove side-to-side slop while still moving smoothly. That matters when you need repeatable layout instead of fighting a loose joint in the tool itself.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachined After Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eWoodpeckers mills the edges after the parts are fully assembled. That extra step keeps both halves in plane so the Folding Saddle Squares work like a precision straightedge, not just a hinged marker.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares\u003c\/strong\u003e are precision layout tools built for accurate joinery marking around corners and across adjoining faces. This is a \u003cstrong\u003efolding saddle square\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003ejoinery layout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model number: \u003cstrong\u003eFSSQ-AL\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are laying out tenon shoulders, transferring lines from face to edge, or trying to keep joinery marks dead consistent, this tool is built to remove the little errors that turn into bad-fitting parts.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe whole point of this layout square is simple: set it once, carry the line where it needs to go, and stop guessing. With traditional squares and straightedges, being off by even a tiny amount can stack up by the time you mark multiple faces and make the cut. Woodpeckers built these to speed up that process and improve accuracy, especially when you need a clean, repeatable layout on woodworking parts.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this design different is the hinge. Instead of acting like a compromise point in the middle of the tool, the hinge is tensioned to eliminate lateral play while still allowing smooth angle adjustment. In real use, that means the square stays stable against the workpiece instead of feeling loose or vague when you are marking stock. For layout work, that kind of control matters more than flashy features.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAnother standout detail is how the tool is manufactured. According to the source data, the parts are machined, anodized, laser engraved, fully assembled, and then sent back for one more CNC milling pass on both edges. That final machining step is what puts both halves in the same plane. The benefit on the bench is straightforward: when you fold the tool over a corner, you are still working off a true reference edge.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares are especially useful for precise woodworking layout where one clean setting can mark both the face and the edge of a board. That saves time and cuts down on rechecking. For joinery work, that can mean faster shoulder lines, better alignment, and less cleanup later because your cut starts from a more accurate mark.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThese are made in the USA and clearly aimed at woodworkers who care about fit, repeatability, and setup time. Cabinetmakers, furniture builders, serious hobbyists, and anyone doing careful hand-tool or machine-based joinery will get the most from them. If your projects depend on accurate layout before the first cut is made, this is the kind of measuring and marking tool that earns drawer space.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Layout on Joinery Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526013_4.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares marking the face and edge of a hardwood board during joinery layout on a woodworking bench\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eWhen a layout line needs to carry from one face to another, this tool lets you do it in one setting instead of resetting and hoping both marks agree. That is a real time-saver on tenons, shoulders, and other parts where fit depends on consistent lines.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eDesigned to mark face and edge from one setup\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003eUseful for tenon shoulder layout and other precision joinery tasks\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Like a Straightedge, Not a Gimmick\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526013_3.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares with both edges machined after assembly for alignment in a precision metalworking setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThe critical detail here is edge alignment. By machining the edges after final assembly, Woodpeckers keeps both halves working in plane together, which is exactly what you want from a precision layout square.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eEdges are milled after final assembly for accurate alignment\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003eHelps maintain a true reference when wrapping around a corner\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStable Reference Across Adjacent Faces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526013_2.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares wrapped over wood corners for accurate corner-to-corner layout in a woodworking shop\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThe folding body lets the tool sit naturally over corners and edges, which makes it easier to transfer a line without losing your position. On careful layout work, that means fewer small mistakes and more repeatable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eTensioned hinge reduces lateral play\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003eBuilt to improve speed and accuracy of joinery layout\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eFolding saddle square\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003ePrecision joinery layout\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eEdge Machining\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eMilled after final assembly\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eHinge Design\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eTensioned hinge to reduce lateral play\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eAnodized and laser engraved\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e    \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eJoinery Layout\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetmaking\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Making\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTenon Shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBench Work\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you are laying out shoulders or offsets, set the Folding Saddle Square once and mark both the face and the edge before moving it. That is the easiest way to keep your lines matched and avoid stacking small layout errors into a loose joint.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eWoodpeckers Folding Saddle Squares fix the part of joinery that usually gets blamed on the cut\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis is a smart layout tool for woodworkers who know a clean joint starts long before the blade touches the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and serious DIYers doing precise layout on boards, parts, and joinery components.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The post-assembly edge machining and tensioned hinge are the big story here. Those details turn a folding tool into a true reference tool.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a general-purpose speed square replacement. It is a specialty layout tool, and if your work depends on accuracy across corners, that specialization is exactly why it makes sense.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this tool designed to do?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to transfer and maintain accurate layout lines across adjacent faces of a workpiece for joinery and other precise woodworking tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different from a typical layout square?\u003c\/strong\u003e The folding design wraps around corners, and the edges are machined after final assembly so both halves stay aligned in plane.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the hinge stay tight?\u003c\/strong\u003e The source data states that the hinge is tensioned to eliminate lateral play while still allowing smooth angle adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Woodpeckers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249979744550,"sku":"FSSQ-AL","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526013_1.jpg?v=1779887802","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/woodpeckers-folding-saddle-square-layout-square-for-precision-joinery-layout-fssq-al","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}