Woodpeckers in-DEXABLE Protractor with 18" Blade and Rack-It (I-P18B-I)

Woodpeckers in-DEXABLE Protractor with 18" Blade and Rack-It (I-P18B-I)

The combination square was invented in 1878 and has been copied countless times over the last 140+ years. But until now, no one has done much to make the combination square better. Woodpeckers product development team wanted more than just a “me too” product. They built features into our in-DEXABLE Combination Squares you won’t find in any other combination square at any price. Features like laser-accurate scribing guides, positive indexing at every full inch, a sliding head support and accurate, laser-engraved scales. To round out the system there’s a Double Square head and we’ve recently added a new Centering Head and a new Protractor Head, all with the same precise full-inch indexing feature.

Thoughtful Design and a Systematic Approach

Two features stand out when you compare Woodpeckers in-DEXABLES with any other combination square. First, you’ll notice the scribing guides laser-cut on 1/16" centers. They’re sized and shaped to guide any marking device perfectly parallel to the edge of your stock. To give the scribing guides an accurate starting point, the round holes in the center of the blade index the heads to the closest full inch. The scales are laser-engraved to an accuracy of ±.004" with 1/16" graduations on one edge and 1/32" on the other. The blades are available in 6", 12" and 18" lengths, all of which fit all four heads, as well as the XL Combination and XL Double Square heads. If you prefer working in metric, there are metric versions with 1mm graduations and heads that lock every 30mm.

Protractor Head: Laser-Engraved Scale for All Angles and Positive Stops for Standards

When your projects get a bit more complicated, and call for angles other than 45°, the new in-DEXABLE Protractor head will be a welcome addition to your shop. The smooth-turning protractor can be adjusted to any angle between 0° and 90° both right and left. There’s an alignment pin that indexes to the edge of the blade for fast, accurate registration of standard angles (22.5°, 45°, 67.5° and 90°). All other angles are easily set to the high-contrast laser-engraved scale. Two large locking knobs and an 8" long reference edge give you confidence in your angle layout. When you’re working straight and square, the Protractor is still a welcome partner in your shop. When locked square, it’s a handy T-square with built-in scribing guides.