Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Square Check for Tape Measures
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Average Rating:
3.7
(124 customer reviews)
$6.49
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1) Submitted by
Mark Richards, from Brighton, CO
on 12/26/2012
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This is by far the easiest way to measure a box for square! If I lose or break mine, I'll definitely be buying another one.
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2) Submitted by
Scott Simpson, from Flagstaff, AZ
on 2/6/2011
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Awesome and simple device! I use it when measuring all my smaller projects to keep them square. The magnet holds the end of the tape in place. There is no problem with the square check staying on the corners on projects up up to 48". Very happy with my purchase. Should have purchased a few extra at this price.
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3) Submitted by
Walter Nolley, from Lakewood, WA
on 1/25/2011
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Great simple little tool!!
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4) Submitted by
John Costley, from Harrisburg, PA
on 1/21/2011
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Easy to use. I wish that this gadget had been available/known to me earlier. Mush easier to use than a square or tape measure alone. Magnet makes the gadget easier to use and therefore I will use it often. Minimal time to check or set work square. Very simple and again one of the best.
I rate this between VG & Excellent with a placement closer to excellent. Keep it up Rockler.
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5) Submitted by
Richard King, from Lynchburg, VA.
on 1/12/2011
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Great helper tool for perfectionist. Magnet keeps end in. So simple it's amazing
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6) Submitted by
Don Foster, from Sherborn, MA
on 12/18/2010
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A very simple device with a surprisingly strong magnet. This really works well, saves time and improves accuracy. It's like having an extra hand for squaring large casework, and eliminates some of the anxiety that occurs as glue sets up during assembly.
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7) Submitted by
Richard, from Forest, VA
on 1/25/2010
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Excellent item. I was never could get the ruler to stay still long enough to get a measurement. This fixes that problem.
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8) Submitted by
Stuart, from Georgetown, TX
on 10/14/2009
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Keeps the tape securely on the corner when measuring for square. Great little tool.
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9) Submitted by
Paul, from Chandler, AZ
on 10/9/2009
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Works well for what it was designed to do. It just doesn't work as well for long skinny rectangular measurements since you are not pulling into the V, but more to the side.
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10) Submitted by
Wes Garcia, from Sioux Falls, SD
on 9/26/2009
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Great idea!! Why didn't I think of it. Really helps to square up anything that needs to be square. Fast and simple.
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11) Submitted by
Kurt Sonderegger, from Lincoln, NE
on 7/29/2009
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Ingenious yet simple device. I love the magnetic attachment.
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12) Submitted by
Rod, from Twin Falls, ID
on 1/9/2013
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I found the unit would not work on smaller projects or when using the four clamps and four square blocks used when gluing up cabinet doors. I had the clamps placed on the inside of the blocks, which still made it difficult to use the product. Otherwise it's a great product.
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13) Submitted by
Keith, from Lenexa, KS
on 7/22/2009
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Great idea and a functional tool that allows for exact measurement of square...as long as the clamps aren't in the way. This will work great for cabinets or boxes, but for flat frames, I couldn't use it with my clamps on the corners.
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14) Submitted by
Art Flint, from Lenoir City, TN
on 5/21/2009
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Great tool to eliminate errors when checking for square on all projects where square is necessary.
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15) Submitted by
Jim, from Billings, MT
on 4/12/2009
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Worked great on making my shop cabinets square the magnet is a real nice feature.
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16) Submitted by
Steve, from Cody, WY
on 4/9/2009
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The magnet to help hold the tape is a great idea. Excellent tool to help square decks, bookcases, and various and assorted other things that need to be straightened out. Wonder if I can use it to keep my boss in line.
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17) Submitted by
Bruce and Carol Pitbladdo, from Stockton, NJ
on 4/7/2009
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Neat gadget. Works very well.
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18) Submitted by
Robert, from Bethany, OKLAHOMA
on 3/26/2009
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This handy device has ended the need to struggle with trying to square bookcases for me .I just hook it on one corner and measure across to the other corner. A very nifty idea. I wish I had one a long time ago.
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19) Submitted by
Charles, from Kansas City, MO
on 3/5/2009
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Very nifty device. Works just as promoted.
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20) Submitted by
Michael Green, from Whittier, NC
on 10/16/2009
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I was building some cabinets and thought is would be a time saver, after about 10 minutes I took my mallet and smashed it.
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21) Submitted by
Steve, from N.Worcester, MA
on 2/27/2009
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Great idea. Just what the doctor ordered for a one-man show!
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22) Submitted by
Jeff B, from Livermore, CA
on 2/6/2009
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Takes a little time to learn how to properly use this handy little helpers; but once mastered, these gadgets are seriously helpful.
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23) Submitted by
Don Stutsman, from Spring Branch, TX
on 10/16/2009
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Works as advertised most of the time, occasionally slips off the corner. To fix place two very small wood screws, points barely protruding inward near the inside corner - provides some 'extra' bite.
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24) Submitted by
Tom, from Dillsburg, PA
on 2/1/2009
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Very handy little gaget!
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25) Submitted by
Don, from Frankenmuth, MI
on 1/21/2009
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Very strong magnet keeps it on the tape measure.
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26) Submitted by
Stephen, from Pensacola, FL
on 1/17/2009
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Usefull tool. Got a bit finicky on very long dimensions when the box was vertical. Put the box on it's side so gravity doesn't work against you and it's a great tool
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27) Submitted by
Jack Korber, from Waynesville, NC
on 12/27/2008
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I used this a day after I bought it from Rockler and it turned what had been a frustrating required cross check into an easy activity. It worked, my door was square and I love this great measuring assistant.
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28) Submitted by
Don Doerr, from Lawton, MI
on 10/9/2009
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The square check is a very simple tool, but effect. I understand how to use the square check, but it would be nice to read the actual diagonal measurement, not the diagonal plus the square check.
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29) Submitted by
Danny H., from Santee, CA
on 10/7/2012
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I actually like this devise. It has worked well for me for the last 4 or 5 years. One of those why didn't I think of that !
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30) Submitted by
Eric , from Edgecomb, MAINE
on 4/30/2011
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This is ok for small projects like boxes or cabinets, but you're better off without it for anything bigger. It just will not stay on the corner. My advice is to keep your money in your pocket on this one
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31) Submitted by
Larry Kirk, from Decorah, IA
on 1/15/2009
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The pivot on the product is to loose and for long rectangles such as tall cupboard doors it's almost usless....it won't stay on the corners.
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32) Submitted by
Rosemary, from Pine Island, MN
on 1/1/2009
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It really is not made strong enough to be of much use.
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33) Submitted by
Charles Wyatt, from Sulphur, LA
on 6/12/2009
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Works well for small projects of 3 to 4 feet. Above that, it is difficult to keep it on the corner. Have used duct tape or clamp to keep in place.
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34) Submitted by
John, from Norfolk, VA
on 12/29/2008
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I like the product, especially for workpieces that allow you to measure horizontally, not vertically. When stretching a tape out to 96" on the vertical, it is a little tough to keep it held on the corner. Otherwise, a great tool for a great price.
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35) Submitted by
Steve Metsch, from Santa Barbara, CA
on 12/25/2008
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Isn't it annoying when someone comes up with a clever way to solve a problem??? And cheap too.
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36) Submitted by
Mike, from Inver Grove Heights, MN
on 12/24/2008
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This is so nice to use when you are by you're self. They are cheap so I have a couple laying around.
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37) Submitted by
Brad Feuerhelm, from Presque Isle, ME
on 12/18/2008
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Very good square checker. A good buy!
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38) Submitted by
Steve Holmes, from West Lafayette, IN
on 12/9/2008
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These are larger than the picture would lead you to believe. I like the magnet that holds the end of the tape in the slot. This will help me a great deal as I work alone in a small shop. Very handy.
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39) Submitted by
David F Rogers, from Annapolis, MD
on 1/17/2009
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The design is faulty in that the magnet is not powerful enough to actually hold the tape onto the device. In addition, the device tends to rotate around the corner and hence pop off the corner. Unsatisfactory.
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40) Submitted by
Lucien Morrissette, from East Falmouth, MA
on 12/1/2008
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I found this product to be a great improvement in checking squareness. It put an end to the frustration of trying to catch a corner with just a tape measure. I do however agree that a rougher surface or the addition of a non slip material to the inside would reduce slippage. All in all....a great little tool.
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41) Submitted by
Byron Schnell, from Lilburn, GA
on 12/1/2008
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When doing a job alone, it's like having a second pair of hands. However, it does need more gripping power on rounded edges and depth to become a super product.
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42) Submitted by
Curtis Watt, from Oxford, PA
on 11/23/2008
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Nice tool especially when having to work alone. Very accurate and fairly easy to use. Unlike one of the other posts I thought the magnet was very strong. I have trouble getting my tape measure off the magnet. It works well and makes the job of squaring frames fairly easy when doing it alone. It does have a tendency to slip off the corner if you pull the tape measure to extend it without holding down the square check and someone suggested that if it was deeper it might not slip off, especially on rounded corners. I agree. Also maybe add pieces of rubber or something to the inside corners that would cause it to grip the wood a little better so that it doesn't slip off. I'm going to try a few things on the inside edges of the tool and see what works. All in all a nice tool though and definitely worth it.
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43) Submitted by
Darin, from Pocatello, ID
on 4/13/2009
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I was surprised to see that it worked with the Stanley FatMax tapes. Wouldn't stay on the corners when measuring a rectangular shaped cabinet.
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44) Submitted by
Jimmy, from Hilo, HI
on 8/28/2008
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I run a one man cabinet shop and this product is a time saver. It works well and saves me time. How many times in the past my tape rule slips off the corner and you have to go back and reposition it especially on big cabinets like pantrys. This product is worth it, you won't regret buying it. I bought 2, keep one as a spare.
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45) Submitted by
David Morrison, from Sixes, OR
on 7/29/2008
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This is a really good idea. It works very well and is easy to use. I compared it to the regular way of checking for squareness and it matches, but is so much easier and quicker. Well worth getting.
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46) Submitted by
Gregg Cromeans, from Bethlehem, PA
on 8/28/2008
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I first used this on a crib my son and I are building and we used it multiple times to ensure each end was square. It is a pretty simple thing, but when you are doing the job alone, it helps. The only thing is, I wish the magnet was a little stronger.
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47) Submitted by
Gary Nickel, from Missouri City, TX
on 1/31/2009
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Will not stay on corner under the slightest tension. Works okay if you can hold it in place but useless on anything over 24" diagonal.
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48) Submitted by
Jim Porter, from Columbus , IN
on 4/25/2009
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I haven't used this yet but from what I see it will be very useful and more accurate.
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49) Submitted by
Roger Winters, from Lynch Station, VA
on 8/26/2008
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Good idea, works well on flat squared corners like a picture frame or drawer but I found it would not stay put on corners where the board edges had been rounded. It tends to flip off the corner. I think the product would be better if it were a little deeper to allow a better grip on the corner.
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50) Submitted by
Ken Sprinkle, from East Stone Gap, VA
on 7/25/2008
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Easy to use, very accurate. I tried measuring with and without it, and found that it was "right on."
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51) Submitted by
M Geweke, from Tucson, AZ
on 4/13/2009
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Simple, works so well but the secret is, buy two so that you do not need to keep going back and forth with adjustments.
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52) Submitted by
Gerald Hayward, from Midway, UT
on 7/22/2008
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How many times have you had a large project to square up and have the tape slip off just as you make the final measurement. Why didn't I think of this a long time ago.
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53) Submitted by
Willis Kennedy, from Chrisman, IL.
on 7/16/2008
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This is a great product it easy to use. It works great on small projects but even better on big projects because you can do it without the help of someone to hold the other end of the tape or trying to do it yourself and the tape constantly falling of the corner while trying to measure.
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54) Submitted by
Tom Murphy, from Crockett, TX
on 7/6/2008
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Great little tool. I carry it in my new Rockler apron.
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55) Submitted by
Mike DaSilva, from HelenA, MT
on 7/3/2008
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They work much better in pairs. I should have bought two while there was free shipping.
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56) Submitted by
Fred I. Swick, from Ovid, NY
on 6/20/2008
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Great little tool. Proves there is improvement for everything.
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57) Submitted by
Joe B., from Butler, PA
on 6/17/2008
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Simple, clever, and cheap. Makes the job of square checking a no-brainer. Highly recommended.
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58) Submitted by
Randall, from Indianapolis, IN
on 4/30/2008
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Very helpful tool. It cuts the time in half spent trying to balance the end of a tape measure on the corner in order to get an accurate reading. This makes it quick and uniform for both diagonal measurements.
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59) Submitted by
Craig Bline, from New Smyrna Beach, FL
on 7/25/2008
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Attempted to use this when working on a tall cabinet, it would not stay put, rendering itself useless.
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60) Submitted by
Rudy Muller, from Cary, IL
on 5/20/2008
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Cool little gadget, this makes squaring large projects a breeze.
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61) Submitted by
George Heide, from Cattaraugus, NY
on 6/16/2008
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Like this gadget a lot but should have waited another day before ordering. Paid $4.99 each and the next day price was only $2.49 each. Otherwise,I am very satisfied with them (I bought 2)Had a hard time trying to square anything up as I have limited use of my right arm and always had to have someone hold the tape in place.
Editor's note: Our customer service at 800-279-4441 will be able to assist with crediting for any item that goes on sale within 30 days of your purchase.
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62) Submitted by
Jackie, from Ocala, FL
on 4/16/2008
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Neat little tool! Bought 4 and gave 2 to my Pop.
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63) Submitted by
John J. Lasser, from Jacksonville, AL
on 4/8/2008
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Now I can check the squareness of a project by myself. I bought an extra but my oldest son took it over.
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64) Submitted by
Jamie, from Sussex, NJ
on 4/1/2008
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This tool is great, now I don't have to feel foolish having to reattach the end of the tape measure a few times when checking for square.
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65) Submitted by
Bill Yoder, from Johnson City, TN
on 3/31/2008
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What a neat idea. I always had trouble deciding which side I should measure on. I then had difficulty seeing the tape if the case was long/wide. This is simply great.
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66) Submitted by
William Sawyer, from Land o Lakes, FL
on 3/29/2008
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Finally!! A product so simple, but so necessary to make measuring square fast and easy. Made entirely for those of us with only two hands.
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67) Submitted by
Richard Graham, from Shelbyville, TN
on 9/15/2008
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Have used this item 15-20 times on squares & rectangles from 6X12" to 36x48". Had a problem using 1/2" tape, no problems when using a 3/4" tape.
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68) Submitted by
Jacob, from Oakland, CA
on 5/22/2008
Cool gadget, I like the magnet that holds your tape measure but.....The wings that have to hold the gadget on your corner is too small. It will work excellent with longer wings and will be more stable or even with a rubber padding so that it will stick to your piece.
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69) Submitted by
Ron Hastings, from Galena, MO
on 3/26/2008
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This simple tool accessory provides the "third hand" needed to make a simple and accurate measurement. Saves time, and aids in making quick, repeatable checks.
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70) Submitted by
Rod Enos, from Pocatello, ID
on 2/23/2008
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Simple tool, strong magnet, works great!
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71) Submitted by
Greg Little, from Prairieville, LA
on 7/26/2008
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This is a real handy accessory. I have used it alot and the only complaint is that it always comes off the end of the corner when used past 4 or 5 feet in length. I have to tape it to the workpiece with masking tape to keep it from coming off. If the sides were deeper I feel that it would stay put much better. Good design that can be improved on.
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72) Submitted by
John, from Mulberry, AR
on 2/23/2008
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I work alone and the square check is a real help. Every shop needs one.
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73) Submitted by
Robert P. Jackson, from Acworth, GA
on 7/5/2008
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I work alone most of the time, I had hopes that this product would assist greatly in holding tape for checking square. It does not stay in place as well as I thought it would, Maybe if the magnet was located in a diff location, and /or had non-slip material to keep it in place. I am back to using a 1" tape, same as before.
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74) Submitted by
Bill, from Ramsey , NJ
on 2/14/2008
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WOW- a simple but truly effective time saver! I highly recommend this to all people who find measuring corner a "pain"- the little device will provide those additional fingers we all need in the shop.
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75) Submitted by
Bob Wolfe, from Mansfield, OH
on 6/28/2008
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Great idea but it kept slipping off the corner, so I had to have someone else hold it. Needs longer wings or rubber pads or something to hold it on the corner better.
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76) Submitted by
Ed, from San Antonio, TX
on 2/4/2008
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Great idea for a need most individual woodworkers face all the time.
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77) Submitted by
Waddell Richardson, from Wilson, NC
on 7/12/2008
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Should have spent my money on something else. Bought it so I wouldn't have to call my wife to help me square up my projects. I ended up calling her anyway! Good concept poor design. Probably would work if the pocket was deeper so it wouldn't keep falling off, which is the problem I have with it.
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78) Submitted by
Roger, from Lansing, MI
on 1/8/2008
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Excellent tool for checking diagonals when working alone.
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79) Submitted by
Paul Byrley, from Wake Forest, NC
on 7/7/2009
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It comes off the corner too easily to make me want to use it. I am back to my using my roll of painter's blue tape to hold the tape measure end down at the corner, the tape stays in place!
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80) Submitted by
Rick Sherman, from Boca Raton, FL
on 7/11/2012
Customer Rating:
Terrible item, failure to secure to corners w/o upward cocking. Better off with hook on folding carpenters rule or second pair of hands for large measurements. Now used as a magnet to hold messages.
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81) Submitted by
Jim Schowen, from El Monte, CA
on 1/2/2008
Customer Rating:
I measure a lot of replacement dorrs and windows along with various size wood for shop projects. I find that the square check gives me the ability to confidently work alone on any of all of these tasks. Thank to Rockler for thinking outside the box.(LOL)
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82) Submitted by
Keith Kearney, from Albert Lea, MN
on 12/31/2007
Customer Rating:
Sweet little tool...makes checking diagonals simple.
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83) Submitted by
Charlie Turner, from Vinton, VA
on 12/22/2007
Customer Rating:
Great time saver for a guy who loves to work alone. Prvents tape from slipping off the corner about the time you have everything lined up. I see my frustration level going down when I am squaring projects.
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84) Submitted by
Leo Pennebaker, from Rockwood, TN
on 12/9/2007
Customer Rating:
Great little tool. Needed something like this a long time ago. Great when u are working by yourself. Should be in ever tool box.
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85) Submitted by
Joe Snare, from Gloucester, VA
on 12/6/2007
Customer Rating:
Makes checking for square when working alone, a simple and accurate process. BUY IT.
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86) Submitted by
David , from Wakefield, RI
on 12/3/2007
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This is a very handy gadget. I made good use of it in building some 5 foot high bookcases. Could square them by myself.
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87) Submitted by
Kevin Neal, from Altoona, PA
on 12/2/2007
Customer Rating:
Great item! Contains a little magnet to help hold your tape measure. Works great!!
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88) Submitted by
Ruhi, from Leonia, NJ
on 3/4/2008
Customer Rating:
This product was the single most useless thing I ended up buying.
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89) Submitted by
Walt, from Americus, GA
on 12/2/2007
Customer Rating:
This is an excellent tool. It will totally eliminate the question of whether or not your tape measure was hooked in the exact same position on opposite corners when measuring diagonals on case work.
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90) Submitted by
Joe, from Kalamazoo, MI
on 11/29/2007
Customer Rating:
Wish I had it long ago! Great!
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91) Submitted by
R. Hand, from Irwin, PA
on 11/28/2007
Customer Rating:
A great, handy gadget. Just buy it!
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92) Submitted by
G. Hodson from FL
on 11/24/2007
Customer Rating:
Neat idea. Handy gadget to have around when you need it.
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93) Submitted by
John Gray, from Effingham, IL
on 2/22/2008
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This thing slipped off every time if I didn't hold it down. A plain tape is better so that's what I'm using again.
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94) Submitted by
Chrisbscuba, from Kihei, HI
on 11/21/2007
Customer Rating:
Stop reading reviews on this product!!! Just buy it already. It's inexpensive and you'll use and love it.
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95) Submitted by
Jeff, from Flushing, MI
on 11/19/2007
Customer Rating:
Wow! Why didn't I think of this! I didn't know how well it would work but at [price] what would I be out. I'm ordering more for my cabinet shop and to use a stocking stuffers for my cabinetmakers. Great product and I've had no problems with it! A+++++
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96) Submitted by
Robert Trible, from Evansville, IN
on 11/17/2007
Customer Rating:
Greatest thing since buttered popcorn.
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97) Submitted by
David McDanel, from Hutchinson, KS
on 11/14/2007
Customer Rating:
This tool is really handy when you are working by yourself.
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98) Submitted by
Dan Macdonell, from Albuquerque, NM
on 11/9/2007
Customer Rating:
Finally, when you work by yourself this makes it so much easier.
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99) Submitted by
JD, from Marysville, WA
on 1/15/2008
Customer Rating:
Great little tool. However, it slipped on me twice so I put self stick sandpaper on the two inside edges and solved the problem.
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100) Submitted by
Robert Johnson, from Bonsall, CA
on 12/15/2007
Customer Rating:
While the idea of this product is a good one I can only rate the item as average. The reason is that mine does not stay on the corner when measuring longer diagonals, something I was hoping it would do when working alone. I will try gluing sandpaper to the inside edges to add grip but for now I limit working with it only on diagonals I can actually reach to hold it in place. It does provide more accurate readings but the limit on length is a problem.
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101) Submitted by
Fran Forgit, from East Hampstead, NH
on 11/29/2007
Customer Rating:
I found it no better than using just the tape measure itself.
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102) Submitted by
Robert M. Thorndike, from Bellingham, WA
on 12/15/2007
Customer Rating:
The product does not work well for projects that have very different height and width dimensions. On my 2'x8' boxes the product slipped every time. The bare tape was much more effective.
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103) Submitted by
John Mercer, from Edmond, OK
on 9/11/2007
Customer Rating:
The magnet that holds the tape measure in my opinion is in the wrong place and fails to hold this product to the end of the tape. if the magnet was placed at the bottom of the slot it would be more useful.
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104) Submitted by
Fred A Hisle, from Maricopa, AZ
on 10/3/2007
Customer Rating:
Where was this product when I needed it years ago?.
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105) Submitted by
E Wine from VA
on 9/18/2007
Customer Rating:
I work alone most of the time, thought that this product would assist greatly in holding tape for checking square. Does not stay in place as well as I thought it would.
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106) Submitted by
Daniel Heiman, from Hudson, IN
on 9/16/2007
Customer Rating:
I'm used to working on things by myself, but sometimes when checking square of a big cabinet, I would have trouble with the tape slipping off. I tried the Square Check and it works great. I wish I had known about it sooner.
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107) Submitted by
John, from Rockford, IL
on 4/7/2008
Customer Rating:
Althogh I have not had a chance to use the product yet, I had assumed that these came in pairs. So I was supprised when I opened the box and found only one!, So next time I'm near Shaumberg I'll have to get a second.
Editor's note: This item is not used in pairs. To check for squareness measure one diagonal and then measure the other.
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108) Submitted by
David Mills, from Silver Creek, NY
on 3/24/2008
Customer Rating:
The slot fot the end of the tape is too large allowing the tape to slide off center distorting the measurement for angles not at 45 degrees, also it slips off the corner easily. Not much use.
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109) Submitted by
Ted A. Martin, from Lafayette, LA
on 3/22/2008
Customer Rating:
If the angle is something other then 45 degrees I find it slips off the work piece very easy.
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110) Submitted by
Kathryn, from Chandler, AZ
on 9/15/2007
Customer Rating:
My husband immediately went and grabbed a tape measure and started measuring everything. He is a Master Carpenter and thought this product would work fine.
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111) Submitted by
Dave Herron, from Boise, ID
on 2/27/2008
Customer Rating:
Slips off work piece if you are not checking an angle that is close to 45 degrees. For me it was a waste of money. Fortunately it was cheap.
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112) Submitted by
James Dougal, from Brooklyn, NY
on 7/23/2009
Customer Rating:
It does slip off of even the SLIGHTEST bevel or rounded edge. You NEED 2 - should be sold in pairs or copy should reinforce that you NEED 2.
Editor's note: This item is not used in pairs. To check for squareness measure one diagonal and then measure the other.
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113) Submitted by
Dennis, from Monroe, WA
on 1/1/2011
Customer Rating:
Neat idea, horrible execution. This thing falls off 90% of the time. After 2 days of "trying" to use this thing I just tossed it into the trash. Not worth the $ I spent on mine.
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114) Submitted by
Norman McFadden, from Pensacola, FL
on 10/8/2007
Customer Rating:
Most of the time this unit does not work well. The plastic edge slips off the corner of the work piece. Probably because of the location of the magnet.
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115) Submitted by
Dane, from Paducah, KY
on 1/23/2009
Customer Rating:
A very frustating attatchment. It needs to be modified so that it will actually stay on what your trying to measure.
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116) Submitted by
Dean Barnett, from Amarillo, TX
on 2/22/2009
Customer Rating:
I bought two, one for my son and one for my use. After I tried to use mine I threw them both in my tool box. It is a good idea but if you can't reach across to hold it in place it will slip off the corner.
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117) Submitted by
Don Schottland, from Mundelein, IL
on 1/31/2011
Customer Rating:
Buy a tape with a wide and thick blade instead. The corners on the attachment are too short and don't consistently keep the tool centered, which leads to inconsistant readings.
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118) Submitted by
Lester Scafidi, from Orange, MA
on 5/11/2009
Customer Rating:
It works well with square projects, but the more th y axis increases relative to the x axis, the item pops off the corner unless anchored artificially, i.e. with a nail or screw. Good for squares, lousy for rectangles.
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119) Submitted by
Brian , from Peachland, BRITISH COLUMBIA
on 6/16/2010
Customer Rating:
Very disapointed. This product could use some abraisive placed in the heel. Maybe that would help some what. I order lot's from you guy's but in the future i am going to think twice. Sorry but i rate this product a one.
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120) Submitted by
Robert, from Reynoldsburg, OH
on 12/16/2010
Customer Rating:
Would not stay on the corner
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121) Submitted by
John, from Lexington, KY
on 8/9/2011
Customer Rating:
I had really high hopes for this little gadget. I thought it was going to solve a lot of my measuring troubles. First of all, the piece would not stay attached to my measuring tape and secondly, it would not stay on the corner of the project. It actually made measuring more frustrating than before I tried on several occassions to use it, thinking I might have just been in a hurry or wasn't using it properly or something. Every single time I got the same results.
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122) Submitted by
Robert Augeri, from E. Northport, NY
on 11/27/2012
Customer Rating:
I bought this about 2 years ago and is not worth the money. Everytime I put it on a corner with the tape measure it pops off. For small drawers two hands are needed. For large items it's a waste of time and money to square up a project when the tape will hold much better.
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123) Submitted by
Brian, from Port Townsend, WA
on 3/19/2013
Customer Rating:
This looks like a good idea on paper, but it is really quite useless. If you are spanning more than a foot or so, the tension required to keep the catenary angle out of the tape pops it off the top. If the angle is much greater than 45º, i.e., if the project is rectangular, the jig slips off to the side, since the center rotates so freely. Just putting the end of the bare tape on the corner is far easier and more secure. And if you are trying to set it down by extending the tape from where you stand, forget it. Even a Fat Max heavy duty rule can't reach more than a foot or two. I would return it, but the shipping would be more than I paid. Save your money.
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124) Submitted by
Nick Ranalli, from West Chester, PA
on 12/19/2007
Customer Rating:
Keeps slipping off edge of work pieces.
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