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A 'try square' is a woodworking or a metal working tool used for marking and measuring a piece of wood. The ''Square'' refers to the primary use of the tool: measuring the accuracy of a right angle (90 degrees). A piece of wood that is rectangular, flat, and has all edges (faces, sides, and ends) 90 degrees is called four square. A board is often milled four square in preparation for using it in building furniture.
Try square is sometimes spelled "tri-square", but this term can also refer to a combination square.
A traditional try square has a broad blade made of steel or brass that is riveted to a wooden handle. The inside of the wooden handle typically has a steel or brass strip fixed to it that is precisely 90 degrees to the blade. Some blades have either metric or English graduations for measurement.

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★ carpentry square

★ combination square

★ machinist square

★ steel square