Empire True Blue Standard Combination Squares

Measure, mark, check level, and verify angles with a durable combination square engineered for accuracy and fast adjustment.

Looking for a Versatile Combination Square Built for Professional Use?

Empire True Blue Standard Combination Squares are designed for accurate measuring, marking, leveling, and layout work in fabrication shops, machine shops, construction sites, and woodworking environments. Built around Empire's updated BLADE-LOCK™ system, these professional combination squares allow fast blade adjustments while maintaining a secure hold during use.

The integrated DUAL-PITCH™ vial makes it easy to check both 1-degree and 2-degree slopes, while the heavy-duty machined head provides dependable accuracy for checking square, measuring depth, transferring dimensions, and marking 45-degree angles.

A high-visibility, chemically etched stainless steel blade provides clear, durable graduations that remain easy to read through repeated shop and jobsite use. An onboard scriber pin also keeps a convenient marking tool within reach whenever precise layout lines are required.

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What Professionals Use Empire Combination Squares For

• Checking 90-degree angles
• Marking 45-degree angles
• Measuring and transferring dimensions
• Checking 1-degree and 2-degree slopes
• Gauging material depth
• Finding centers on round objects
• Checking level and plumb
• General workshop and jobsite layout

Advantages

• BLADE-LOCK™ system for quick adjustment and a secure hold
• DUAL-PITCH™ vial checks 1-degree and 2-degree slopes
• Heavy-duty machined head for dependable accuracy
• Practical head dimensions for easier measuring and layout
• High-visibility chemically etched stainless steel blade
• Onboard scriber pin for convenient material marking
• Designed for workshop, fabrication, and construction use
• Backed by a limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

• Standard combination square design
• Heavy-duty machined head
• Stainless steel measuring blade
• Chemically etched, high-visibility graduations
• Integrated DUAL-PITCH™ level vial
• Built-in scriber pin
• Made in the USA with global materials
• Limited lifetime warranty

Applications

• Stone fabrication shops
• Metalworking
• Woodworking
• Cabinet installation
• Countertop installation
• Construction layout
• Machine shops
• General maintenance work

Why Choose Empire True Blue Combination Squares?

A dependable combination square must remain accurate while also being quick and easy to adjust. Empire's BLADE-LOCK™ system securely holds the blade in position, helping professionals work faster without sacrificing measurement accuracy.

The DUAL-PITCH™ vial adds useful slope-checking capability beyond standard level measurements, while the machined head and etched stainless steel blade provide the durability required for daily professional use.

Whether you're laying out fabrication work, checking cabinet alignment, measuring material depth, or marking precise cuts, Empire True Blue Standard Combination Squares provide the accuracy and versatility needed to get the job done correctly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a combination square used for?

A combination square is used to check square, mark 45-degree and 90-degree angles, measure depth, transfer dimensions, check level, and perform general layout work.

What is the BLADE-LOCK™ feature?

BLADE-LOCK™ allows the measuring blade to be adjusted quickly and then held securely in position during measuring and marking.

What does the DUAL-PITCH™ vial measure?

The DUAL-PITCH™ vial is designed to check both 1-degree and 2-degree slopes, making it useful for drainage, installation, and layout applications.

Does the square include a marking tool?

Yes. A scriber pin is stored directly on the square for convenient marking of metal, wood, stone-related installation materials, and other surfaces.

Is the blade easy to read?

Yes. The stainless steel blade features high-visibility, chemically etched markings designed to remain clear and readable through repeated use.