{"product_id":"woodpeckers-sssq-12-19-stainless-steel-square-12-inch","title":"Woodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in.","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M802YS4_Aeg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Square\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA one-piece precision-machined core keeps the square true without relying on rivets, pins, screws, or spot welds. Woodpeckers backs it with a lifetime accuracy guarantee of ±0.0085°.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e410 Stainless Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 410 stainless steel blade is heat treated and tempered, then bead blasted for a non-glare finish. That gives you a layout square that is built for repeated shop use and easy-to-read markings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-Inch Layout Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Woodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in. adds laser-cut scribing notches on 1\/16 inch centers and laser-engraved scales held to ±0.004 inch total stack-up error, so marking repeatable lines is faster and more consistent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision woodworking square built for layout, machine setup, and checking stock and assemblies for true 90 degree reference. This is a \u003cstrong\u003esquare\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003eprecision woodworking layout and setup work\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSSSQ-12-24\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are the kind of woodworker who cares whether a line is actually square and repeatable, this is the kind of tool that earns bench space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat separates this square from the usual hardware-store option is how it is built. The heart of the design is a one-piece central core machined square on CNC equipment, rather than a body assembled with pins, rivets, screws, or spot welds. That matters because assembled squares can drift or start out less accurate than you think. Woodpeckers states this square is guaranteed to stay within \u003cstrong\u003e±0.0085°\u003c\/strong\u003e for the life of the tool, which is the kind of spec that actually means something when you are laying out joinery, checking cabinet parts, or setting machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003e410 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a material Woodpeckers selected after testing different stainless plate stocks for machinability and consistency. The blade is also heat treated and tempered to help it hold that precision over time. In practical terms, you get the corrosion resistance and durability of stainless steel, plus a thin blade that stays useful for real layout work instead of turning into a chunky reference tool that gets in its own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe scales are laser engraved to a stated tolerance of \u003cstrong\u003e±0.004 inch total stack-up error\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the blade is only \u003cstrong\u003e1\/16 inch thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. That thin blade puts the rule right next to your workpiece, which helps cut down on parallax when you are marking lines by eye. It is a small detail, but it is one of those things you notice right away when you are trying to split a pencil line or transfer a measurement cleanly from face to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWoodpeckers also adds laser-cut scribing notches along the blade on \u003cstrong\u003e1\/16 inch centers\u003c\/strong\u003e. That turns the square into a fast parallel-marking tool for cabinet parts, trim stock, shelves, drawer sides, and general bench layout. Instead of measuring and remarking the same offset again and again, you drop your pencil into the notch you want and slide the square along the edge. It is quicker, and more importantly, it is more consistent from part to part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe beam design is just as practical as the blade. Narrower cheeks form a shoulder that helps keep the square registered flat against the edge of your work, even when you let go. The wider base also lets the square stand upright on its own, which is useful when setting router bit height, saw blade height, or dado stack height. That is the kind of shop-friendly design that saves you the usual balancing act with one hand on the square and one hand on the adjustment wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis 12 inch woodworking square is made for furniture builders, cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, and serious hobby woodworkers who need a reliable layout tool instead of a rough reference. It is especially useful for anyone doing repeatable marking, machine setup, or inspection work where a small error compounds fast. If you mainly need a throw-in-the-truck framing square, this is more tool than you need. If you want a bench square you can trust every time you reach for it, this is exactly the point of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWoodpeckers states these squares are precisely machined and inspected in their Strongsville, Ohio factory, and the images indicate \u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. That fits the overall story here: this is not a disposable measuring tool. It is a precision layout square meant to stay accurate, stay readable, and keep earning its keep in a serious woodworking shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStays Registered on the Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50176458719526_d3903d691af9.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in. resting on the edge of a hardwood workpiece with the beam registered flat for stable woodworking layout\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe cheek design forms a shoulder that helps the square sit flat and stay put against your stock. That makes edge layout less fussy, especially when you are moving quickly from part to part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNarrower cheeks create a lip that helps register the square on the work\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUseful for marking across boards and checking edges during woodworking layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Parallel Marking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50176458719526_5fa5ed02b18e.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in. being used to scribe a parallel line on a wood panel with a pencil in a woodworking shop\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe laser-cut scribing notches are one of the most useful parts of this square. For repeated offsets, they let you mark clean parallel lines without resetting a marking gauge or chasing a tape measure every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScribing notches are spaced on 1\/16 inch centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDiamond-shaped notch pattern works whether you push or pull along the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUseful for Machine Setup Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50176458719526_83eb5c580077.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in. standing upright on a workbench for woodworking machine setup and cabinet side checking\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is not just a marking square. The wider base lets it stand on its own, which makes setup work a lot easier when you need both hands free to dial in a cutter, blade, or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBeam and cheek design allow upright standing for setup tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHelpful for checking cabinet sides and setting router bits, saw blades, or dado stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePrecision woodworking square\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e410 stainless steel grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAngular Accuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e±0.0085°\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eScale Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e±0.004 in. total stack-up error\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eScribing Notch Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1\/16 in. centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e14.5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Making\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMachine Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLayout Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eJoinery Marking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShop Inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSerious DIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you need repeatable reveal lines or shelf setback marks, use the same scribing notch for every part instead of measuring each one separately. That is where this square really saves time and keeps a batch of parts consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        Woodpeckers states the square is guaranteed to remain within \u003cstrong\u003e±0.0085°\u003c\/strong\u003e for the life of the tool. If it is ever found outside that tolerance, Woodpeckers says they will fix it or replace it.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWoodpeckers SSSQ-12-24 Stainless Steel Square, 12 in. is a bench square, not a throwaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of square you buy once because you are tired of wondering whether your square is actually square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers, cabinet guys, furniture builders, and anyone doing setup or layout work where small errors turn into big headaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The one-piece machined core, 410 stainless blade, fine laser-engraved scales, and 1\/16 inch scribing notches make it more useful than a basic reference square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a precision shop tool first. If you just need a rough site square, there are cheaper options. If accuracy and repeatability matter, this one makes a strong case for itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this square made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses 410 stainless steel for the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodpeckers states the square is guaranteed to be within ±0.0085° for the life of the tool, and the laser-engraved scales are held to ±0.004 inch total stack-up error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for parallel scribe lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The blade includes laser-cut scribing notches on 1\/16 inch centers for marking lines parallel to the edge of the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e The product images indicate Made in USA, and Woodpeckers states the squares are machined and inspected in Strongsville, Ohio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Woodpeckers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50176458719526,"sku":"SSSQ-12-24","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/1282ss_5.jpg?v=1778193748","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/woodpeckers-sssq-12-19-stainless-steel-square-12-inch","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}