Joseph Marples 6" Try Square

Joseph Marples 6" Try SquareI'm no fine woodworker but the ability to mark a 90 degree angle is fundamental to a lot of projects I do. I've always used a traditional joiners square and they are still being made by Joseph Marples in Sheffield. This is a 6" (15cm ish) square made from blued steel and fitted with a rosewood handle. The handle is faced with brass and they are calibrated to BS 3322 (which just means they are very close to a perfect right angle.) The handle is

Perfect for storing your small tools in

Toyo Steel are a manufacturer based in Osaka

gloves from Canada

The blade is 55mm long and has a sharp single bevel edge

Gransfors Bruk have been making axes in Sweden for over 100 years

its great at protecting axe heads but think of it as a surface treatment for anything steel

If you are looking for a good quality slotted screwdriver you can find one here

The leather sheath is hand made using a good quality vegetable tan leather

When looking to replace the not so old

We've had this spade on display at several shows recently and it certainly gets people asking "what's that for

As of May 2023 I've added a loop of leather around the handle to further secure the spout if being transported

Leatherman are guilty of this as well