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Empire Level E2994 7-Inch High Definition Rafter Square

Speed square guides circular saws and jigsaws at 90 and 45 degrees -- hooks over the edge of the board

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Empire Level E2994 7-Inch High Definition Rafter Square
Best Speed Square

Empire Level E2994 7-Inch High Definition Rafter Square

Empire Level

Speed square guides circular saws and jigsaws at 90 and 45 degrees -- hooks over the edge of the board

  • 7-inch aluminum
  • 45 and 90 degree
  • Degree markings
  • Fence for saw guide

Pros

  • Speed square guides circular saws and jigsaws at 90 and 45 degrees -- hooks over the edge of the board
  • Degree markings around the hypotenuse allow marking at any angle from 0 to 90 degrees
  • The most versatile and most-used square on a job site or in a shop for basic layout
  • Lowest price of any quality square -- a tool every woodworker and carpenter owns

Cons

  • Cast aluminum -- not as precise as machined tools
  • Not appropriate for verifying tool setups or jig calibration
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