JessEm Saddle Square Set — Perfect Layouts, Every Time

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A Quick Look at Why Saddle Squares are Better

Standard try square used to mark a pencil line across the face of a board

Standard measuring and marking tools are great for placing lines on just one surface. But when you need to transfer that line to the mating face of your stock, such as when laying out a tenon, it’s not as easy.

Extending a pencil line onto the edge of a board, where it may not line up with the face line

You must get as close as you can, but there’s still a chance that your pencil lines won’t perfectly match up.

JessEm saddle square wrapped over a board edge to mark matching lines on the face and edge

Saddle squares neatly solve that problem. They wrap over 90° corners, and the edges of the squares exactly line up from side to top.

Board showing a pencil line carried continuously across face and edge, with the JessEm saddle square beside it

You can place the saddle square exactly where you need it and then draw a perfectly matched set of lines on both the top and sides without moving the square. It’s a simple solution to an age-old problem.

Six stainless steel JessEm saddle squares for 90 degree, 45 degree miter and dovetail angles

This JessEm set includes saddle squares for straight 90° cuts, 45° miters, as well as the four most common dovetail angles: the 1:6, 1:7, 1:8 and 14° sizes.

JessEm 90 degree saddle square with laser-cut chevron pattern and maple leaf cutout

Made of stainless steel and precision laser cut, they’ll give you accuracy and repeatability for years to come.

Back of a JessEm saddle square held in hand, showing its flat stainless surface and US patent marking

Plus, they include an anti-skid surface on the back, so they’ll stay put while you’re drawing your lines.

Marking dovetail layout lines on a board end with a JessEm saddle square, other squares on the bench

Mark out perfect miters, multiple dovetail angles, and much more. Make your marks in one easy and accurate operation. Get the precision layout results that you need today!

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