The Carpenters Try Square 230mm is a hand tool used to establish and check 90° angles on timber and other workpieces; it is primarily intended for carpentry and joinery layout, marking out, and squaring edges before cutting or assembly. This Draper Tools Group D item (DR41376) combines a rigid blade with a stable stock so you can transfer accurate right angles quickly on-site or in the workshop.

The blade is 230 mm (9 inch) long, manufactured from hardened and ground carbon steel to preserve a true edge and resist distortion during everyday use. The blade is given a satin/chrome plated finish to provide corrosion resistance and a smooth marking surface. The stock is traditional lacquered beechwood secured to the blade with a brass rivet for long-term stability; the construction is suitable for light striking when setting a knife or marking gauge. The square is produced to standard workshop tolerances for hand squares and is checked for squareness during manufacture to ensure accuracy suitable for carpentry tasks.

This try square is used across woodworking trades including cabinet making, joinery, timber framing and general woodworking, and it is also useful in hobbyist and DIY applications. In addition to timber layout it is commonly used for setting up components, checking machine table alignment, marking out dovetails and tenons, and verifying the squareness of glue-ups and assemblies. Its simple profile makes it compatible with standard marking knives, pencils and mechanical scribers.

Key benefits include a corrosion-resistant plated blade for longer life in workshop environments, a hardened and ground blade for reliable squareness and wear resistance, and a traditional hardwood stock that provides tactile control while marking. The square’s construction offers repeatable accuracy and good compatibility with typical woodworking marking methods.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this 230 mm carpenters try square individually and in trade packs; please check available sizes and pack quantities if you require multiple pieces for a workshop or site.