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Reddit mentions of Empire Level E2994 7-Inch High Definition Rafter Square
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Graduations will not fade or change over timeIncreased width for cutting deck boardsThick, matte 6063 aluminum provides a safer cutting guide anodized finish will not rust or corrodePatent pending laser etching process provides superior, permanent readability in any light conditionMade in USA
Specs:
| Height | 1.13 Inches |
| Length | 8 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.46 Pounds |
| Width | 8 Inches |
Honestly there's no easy answer to this question. Realisticly all of the squares you have mentioned as well as the square's /u/47Delta1460 mentioned all have different purposes and all of them have their limitations. Now having done woodworking for quite a few years (15+) at this point I would like to recommend owning the following 3 squares.
8 Inch X 12 Inch Steel Carpenter'S Square $7 Pic Link
I haven't used my 16x24 Inch Steel Carpenter'S Square since I got this one which is why it's not on the list.
Empire Level E2994 7-Inch High Definition Rafter Square $16 Pic Link
I like this speed square for three reasons, one it's aluminum and doesn't have the molded in measurement marks so you get a crisp pencil line. Two it doesn't have the notch at the 90º corner you see on most speed squares which allows you to wrap a line around an edge easily. Third you can easily drill a couple of holes at measurements you use often so you can scribe quickly yet accurately if you need to.
The final square I recommend is a combination square Link which can be purchased for $15 - $20 unless you get a fancy one which is honestly overkill in most situations.
Now the reason I haven't made a specific recommendation here is because combination squares come in a couple of different sizes and the size you choose will depend on the types of projects you build. For me personally I own a 6 inch and a 12 inch. the 6 inch square is what I use when checking my table saw for alignment as well as for most projects. The 12" combination square is something I grab most often for marking 45º cuts and it's nice to have a 12" straight edge around.
The short of this is you can get all 3 of these squares and be pretty well set for most things for around $40, which I have to say is quite reasonable.