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The Squangle: Yet Another Measuring Multi-Tool

By Benjamen Johnson

Everybody’s trying to come up with the next gotta-have-it multi-tool like the try-square. Great Neck Saw’s attempt packs 10 measuring tools in one device. The Mayes Squangle is basically a square with an extra adjustable arm that swings from 45° to 90° and locks with two thumbscrews. To increase their tool count, they threw in a bubble vial.

Great Neck Saws wins bonus points by actually listing all ten uses without making us guess and without splitting hairs, unlike some other multi-tools.  It can be used as a:

  1. Square
  2. Rafter square
  3. Protractor
  4. Level
  5. T-square
  6. Sight plumb
  7. Straight edge
  8. Layout jig
  9. Pitch finder
  10. Ruler

While the Squangle may be of dubious utility, at least it won’t cost you a ton of money to give it a try — it runs anywhere from $9 to $14 before shipping. They include an instruction book to make sure you get the most out of your purchase.

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11 Responses to “The Squangle: Yet Another Measuring Multi-Tool”

  1. aaron Says:

    i find it hard to believe they could pack all that into one tool! a ruler AND a straight edge??? i find that hard to believe. let alone rafter square, protractor AND pitch finder. yikes, this is one mighty weapon!

  2. aaron Says:

    the main thing is, is it actually square? for the price, i’d say its doubtful, and that throws off all the other measurements.

  3. Dave P Says:

    Where’s the laser?

  4. Chad Says:

    Benjamen, does it meet your gotta-have-it criteria?

  5. Benjamen Johnson Says:

    @Chad:

    To be honest, no, not really, but I liked the name Squangle.

    But if I was putting together a go-bag, I might consider it over a try-square. (I’m not a really big fan of try-squares, then again I’ve only ever owned cheap ones.)

  6. Benjamen Johnson Says:

    @aaron:

    When companies claim that a lanyard, belt clip, or a carrying case are a tool or function, I’ll take a straight-edge and ruler any day.

  7. fred Says:

    Before there were lasers (e.g. Bosch and Dewalt) for squaring tile layouts - we used big 3-4-5 triangles like that made by CH Hason (BTW we still do). As Aaron says - the critical question about such a layout tool is ” is it square ” - and I would add “does it stay square after regular use.” Some of the big triangles out there have a problem with sloppy joints at the folding point - that throw things off.

  8. mr man Says:

    Hardly a new idea. Picked one up at a sale years ago. I actually use it as much as I do my Swanson speed square. Or, when a carpenter’s square is too big. The thumb screws (although easy to adjust) tend to fall off unless you peen the carriage bolt threads. Definitely home owner quality.

  9. David Bryan Says:

    I’ve had one about twenty years at least. Maybe 25. It ain’t bad.

  10. Daniel Rutter Says:

    From the people who brought you the Squagel!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecVERmxa70

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