MACHINIST SQUARE WIDE BASE

A machinist wide base square (also known as an engineer's try square) is a high-precision, fixed 90-degree reference tool featuring an extra-thick, weighted base that allows it to stand upright completely hands-free. This design prevents the tool from tipping over on a machine table or workbench, allowing you to use both hands to align machinery or mark parts. Key Features & Construction Hands-Free Stability: The wide bottom "seat" acts as a steady platform on flat surfaces. Corner Relief Slot: An inner corner notch prevents dirt or burrs on a workpiece from skewing your measurement. High Precision: Built to strict accuracy standards, such as DIN 875 Grade 2 or Grade 0. Durable Build: Typically machined from hardened carbon steel or tool steel to prevent bending. Common Industrial Uses Checking the squareness of structural fabrication parts. Setting up drill presses, table saws, and milling machines to a perfect 90 degrees. Scribing precise perpendicular lines on sheet metal or wood.