Swanson Tool Co TC132 12-Inch Combo Square with Cast Zinc Body, Stainless Steel Ruler and Brass Bolt

This is a good square. It’s clean and well finished. Numbers on the ruler are darkened and very readable. Functions properly in all ways.And - my scribe was included.Got it as a second square to leave in place at my miter saw due to the price, but it’s not a second rate tool at all.

High quality, works well. Good looks don't hurt anything.

Good quality small combination square. Checked squareness and it was perfect. Holds tight with thumb lock. It is a good value.

This is a wonderful combination square. It was square, according to an engineer's square I checked it with. It is lightweight, and the stop glides very smoothly in the channel on the ruler. The knob in the stop handle, or whatever it is called - you know - the orange thing, works well, is easy to turn, and is smooth. No break-in burrs or rough spots in the ruler channel or the screw device. The marking pin stuck in the bottom seems well attached. I don't think it will easily become dis-attached from the tool.Of course, the main thing about a combination square is the numbers and the measuring marks. First of all, they are where they should be. The one inch mark in actually right on one inch. No one shaved a 64th off the end during manufacture. Second, the numbers and marks are easy to read. For a fellow as old as I am, that is a big deal. The numbers are the same size as most squares, but they are distinct.If I have a complaint it is that one side of the ruler is metric. I suppose this is OK for those who have to switch back and forth between the old inch system and the newer metric system. I don't like doing that and usually avoid the metric system. My saw isn't marked in metric and I can't imagine having to transfer the numbers from one system to the other. So, one-half of the ruler is not useful to me.Otherwise, a great combination square.AD2

Very nice per usual. Swanson tools are the best

This square is slightly thinner and slightly longer than the regular square. Although it looks chunky, I find it to be just as ergonomic as any square, and the weight is essentially identical. It must be hollowed out.The reference face on the square isn't perfectly ground, but that's par for the course on all of these inexpensive squares. The slide is solid and straight and has precision ground edges.The bolt and nut are brass. The nut is very large and has good knurling. It's a pretty big chunk of brass, which is nice. Everything works exactly like it should. Accuracy is good out of the box. The bubble level is large, bright, and easy to read. It appears to be cast into a solid block of resin.Con: The one and only drawback to this square is the nut/bolt/spring shoots out if you remove the slide. This is easy to remedy. Takes about 10 minutes. Then this is the perfect square. If you are curious how, just ask. Other than this quirk, there is nothing to complain about.

I've had 6" combination squares from Johnson, Irwin and this time Swanson. The first two were heavy and inaccurate, so I didn't expect much for ten bucks when I ordered this one. The Swanson is indeed "rough" as other reviewers have said, however the one I received was dead accurate when tested against a Starrett and two engineer squares of known accuracy. No adjustment was necessary, except to use a diamond stone to soften the sharp edges. The graduations on the blade were clear and readable, the blade lock was well-machined, and the brass lock nut was easy to engage and loosen again. The blade locked securely with little pressure. Except for the rough edges, I could find nothing to complain about with this square. The blade fit in the body of the Johnson square was sloppy, and the lock didn't positively lock the blade. Once the lock knob was tightened on the Johnson, it stuck and was difficult to loosen again. The Irwin was heavy and the blade was disproportionately thin and difficult to read. The Swanson had none of these problems. For the money, due to blade fit and its accuracy, I thought the Swanson was an excellent value. Don't confuse Johnson with Swanson; the Swanson was better in every respect.

Nothing to dislike, scale is easy to read moved the square up and down the rule locked it down checked it with a precision square and no matter were I adjusted it to it was dead on 90 degrees. Plus made in the good old US at a fair price. Win win