As a saw guide, Stair layout tool or rafter tool, johnson’s 12″ Rafter square will help you get the job done accurately and easily. Its solid aluminum body construction with CNC machined edges provide greater accuracy and durability, while the Low-glare, protective powder-coated finish makes the permanent graduations and numbers easy to read. This square also features scribe notches starting at 1-3/4″ That are useful when transferring outside increments from the Pivot point, and handy Markers that measure 2×4 board Dimensions of 1-1/2″, 3″ And 3-1/2″.
This 12″ rafter square is a versatile tool for builders and contractors. Its thick edge is useful as a saw guide – it can be used directly with the saw against the square for cross cuts or angled cuts using the etched protractor scale. It can be used indirectly as well, using the scribing notches to create a saw cut line for rip cuts. The rafter square also simplifies stair layout – its integrated distance and angle scales let you quickly and accurately mark your cut lines on your stringers. And, of course, this rafter square has scales for cutting hip, valley and jack rafters.
- RAFTER ANGLE SQUARE: Johnson Rafter Tool gets the job done easily and accurately with a strong aluminum body featuring CNC machined edges. This versatile tool is perfect for professional builders and contractors.
- POWDER-COATED FINISH: This rafter square & protractor features permanently etched graduations and numbers that are easy-to-read due to the low-glare; protective powder-coated finish.
- ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: This square layout tool has scribe notches beginning at 1-3/4″ that are excellent for transferring outer increments from the pivot point; as well as convenient markings that measure 2×4 board dimensions of 1-1/2″; 3″; and 3-1/2″.
- APPLICATION RANGE: The thick edge of this angle square is perfect as a saw guide for cross-cuts or angled cuts utilizing the engraved protractor scale. It can also be utilized indirectly; by scribing notches to form a saw cut line for rip cuts.
- SIMPLIFIES STAIR LAYOUT: This 12″ triangle square integrated distance and angle scale allows you to draw your cut lines on your stringers quickly and precisely. This rafter square contains scales for cutting hip; valley; and jack rafters.