Q: What can these gauges be used for besides stair layout?
Beyond laying out stair stringers, they work well for roof framing and scarf joints, anywhere you need to repeat the same angle across multiple layout lines on a framing square.
05N5301 - Square Gauge Set
These solid brass gauges clamp onto a carpenter's square to make repetitive angle marking easy.
Useful for laying out stair stringers, for roof framing, scarfing, etc. You can use any carpenter's framing square that has stock and tongue long enough to cover your tread:riser ratio.
About 1" high by 3/4" wide, with 3/16" jaw capacity.
There are two to a set.
Made in Canada.
Beyond laying out stair stringers, they work well for roof framing and scarf joints, anywhere you need to repeat the same angle across multiple layout lines on a framing square.
Yes, they fit any carpenter's framing square with a stock and tongue long enough to cover your tread-to-riser ratio.
Two stair gauges come in a set, enough to set both the tread and riser measurements on your square at the same time.
| Materials | Brass |
| Dimensions | 1" high × 3/4" wide (each); 3/16" jaw capacity |
| Compatibility | Fits any carpenter's framing square with stock and tongue long enough for your tread-to-riser ratio |
| Includes | Square gauge (2) |
| Package Quantity | Set of 2 |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Square Gauge Set
These solid brass gauges clamp onto a carpenter's square to make repetitive angle marking easy.
Useful for laying out stair stringers, for roof framing, scarfing, etc. You can use any carpenter's framing square that has stock and tongue long enough to cover your tread:riser ratio.
About 1" high by 3/4" wide, with 3/16" jaw capacity.
There are two to a set.
Made in Canada.
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