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The traditional framing square serves its purpose well, but a few things could be improved. You can’t fit your square into your toolbox — unless we’re talking a large job box or a truck box, it ain’t happening. How about laying out repeatable angles? Yeah, it can be done, but it takes a bit of practice. Swanson designed their $30 Framing Wizard layout tool not only to address these issues but also to replace five tools:
- Framing square
- Try square
- Miter gauge
- Angle Finder
- Saw Guide
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{ Where can I purchase a set of the Dowel Rounding Planes or just the 1/2 inch one? I volunteer at an 1800's period national park... } – Jun 06, 9:49 PM
{ Is this available anymore, I have one getting worn out had for so long can't remember where I got it } – Jun 04, 9:30 AM
{ Sage words } – Jun 03, 8:06 PM
{ It’s not something you can just buy or order form some one. It’s hand made and very cool gives me some ideas for my next... } – Jun 03, 12:30 PM
{ How do I submit my new tool idea to Craftsman } – Jun 02, 2:55 PM
{ These are miss-sized the 1/2 inch is actually 7/8 inch and calls for a 1/2 inch pilot hole } – Jun 02, 9:57 AM
