Carpenter's square Stanley 1-45-530 Stainless steel 60 cm

The Stanley Carpenter's square 1-45-530 is a stainless steel rafter and roofing square with a 600 x 50 mm body and a 400 x 8 mm tongue. It is designed for accurate layout and measurement in carpentry and roofing tasks, featuring embossed graduations and figures on work-hardened steel and a buffed finish with clear lacquer to resist rust. The tool includes a metric roofing table for quick roof pitch and rafter calculations and weighs approximately 698.5 g.

Advantages

Embossed graduations and figures on work-hardened stainless steel provide clear, durable markings that resist wear. The buffed finish with clear lacquer offers additional corrosion resistance. The combination of a 600 mm blade and 400 mm tongue gives a stable, familiar layout for common carpentry and roofing measurements. Metric roofing table simplifies pitch and rafter layout in metric systems.

Suitable for

• Carpentry layout and marking
• Roof rafter and pitch calculations
• Measuring and squaring timber and sheet materials
• On-site construction and workshop use

Key specifications

• Brand: STANLEY
• Model / MPN: 1-45-530
• EAN: 3253561455308
• Material: Stainless steel (work-hardened)
• Blade (body) length: 600 x 50 mm
• Tongue length: 400 x 8 mm
• Graduations: Embossed metric markings
• Weight: approx. 698.5 g

How to use

Place the square with the blade or tongue against the workpiece edge to establish a 90° reference. Use the embossed metric graduations for linear measurements and transfer marks directly from the blade or tongue. For roof work, consult the metric roofing table on the square to determine rafter lengths and pitches, then mark and cut accordingly. Maintain a firm, steady contact with the material to ensure accurate layout lines.

Recommendations

Keep the square clean and dry; wipe off debris and moisture after use. Store in a dry place to preserve the clear lacquer finish and prevent corrosion. Avoid bending or using the tool as a lever to maintain accuracy of the work-hardened steel.