Stanley Hi-Vis Rafter Square Set 175mm & 300mm for Timber Layout XMS26SQUARES

Product Details: Product: Stanley Hi-Vis Rafter Square Set 175mm & 300mm | SKU: XMS26SQUARES | Product Code: XMS26SQUARES | MPN: STHT46015-0 | GTIN / EAN: 3253560460150

The Stanley Hi-Vis rafter square set gives you two useful sizes for marking timber quickly and consistently. The compact 175mm square is suited to close bench work and smaller sections, while the 300mm square gives a longer working edge for framing, joists and larger timber layouts.

Best For Timber Marking and Roof Layout

Use the set for right-angle marks, angled cut lines, rafter layout, studwork, joists, stair stringers and general carpentry marking. The two sizes make it easier to choose a square that suits the workpiece and available space.

Why Choose These Stanley Hi-Vis Squares

• Hi-vis green bodies are easy to spot on timber and busy work surfaces.
• Moulded dual-colour markings are formed into the plastic rather than surface printed.
• The 175mm and 300mm sizes cover both compact and longer layout work.

Key Benefits

• Pivot point and degree scale help with setting and transferring angles.
• COMMON and HIP-VAL scales support common, hip and valley rafter layout.
• Pre-cut angle guides provide quick reference for common marking tasks.

For more ideas on reducing repeated measuring and marking during a project, see our time-saving tools for measuring and marking guide.

Where It Can Be Used

Suitable for carpenters, joiners, roofers, framers, stair builders and home users working on timber projects, roof layout, stud walls, joists and general marking tasks.

How To Use

Seat the raised lip firmly against a straight edge of the timber. Use the 90° or 45° edge for quick marks, or pivot the square until the required degree mark meets the board edge for another angle. For rafter work, use the COMMON or HIP-VAL scale as required and keep the square steady while marking.

Important

Keep the square seated firmly against a straight edge while marking. When using a square as a saw guide, keep the saw blade clear of the plastic body. Check the square remains true if it has been heavily knocked or damaged.

What’s Included

• 1 x 175mm (7in) Stanley Hi-Vis rafter square
• 1 x 300mm (12in) Stanley Hi-Vis rafter square

Useful Accessories and Related Products

For more products in the same range, browse our marking and measuring tools.

For checking longer surfaces after marking and layout work, see the 900mm spirit level.

• Specification

  Weight	0.44 kg
  Brand	Stanley
  Product Type	Rafter / Layout Square Twin Pack
  Number of Squares	2
  Small Square	175mm (7in)
  Large Square	300mm (12in)
  Colour	Hi-Vis Green
  Material	Hard-Wearing Moulded Plastic
  Graduations	Inch
  Angle Scale	Degree
  Rafter Scales	COMMON and HIP-VAL
  Angle Setting	Pivot Point
  Marking Features	Pre-Cut Guides
  Marking Process	Dual-Colour Moulding

• Product FAQs

  Q: What sizes are included in this Stanley rafter square set?
  A: The set contains one 175mm (7in) Hi-Vis rafter square and one 300mm (12in) Hi-Vis rafter square.
  Q: What are these rafter squares used for?
  A: They are designed for timber marking and layout, including right-angle lines, angled cut lines, rafter work, stud walls, joists and general carpentry tasks.
  Q: What do the COMMON and HIP-VAL scales mean?
  A: The COMMON scale is used for common rafter layout, while the HIP-VAL scale is used for hip and valley rafter layout.
  Q: How does the pivot point work?
  A: Seat the square against the timber, keep the pivot point at the board edge and rotate the tool until the required degree mark lines up with the edge before marking.
  Q: Are the markings printed onto the squares?
  A: No. The markings are formed into the plastic using a dual-colour moulding process rather than being surface printed.
  Q: Why are there two square sizes in the pack?
  A: The 175mm square is easier to use for compact work and smaller timber, while the 300mm square provides a longer marking edge for larger framing and roof-layout tasks.
  Q: Can these squares be used as saw guides?
  A: They can be used as a straight guide for suitable saw work, but the square must be held securely and the saw blade kept clear of the plastic body.
  Q: Who is this rafter square set suitable for?
  A: It is suitable for carpenters, joiners, roofers, framers, stair builders and home users working on timber layout and marking.