Description
Empire 296 is a 7 in (178 mm) rafter square moulded in Polycast, a polymer material the maker describes as durable. It is a compact layout tool for marking right angles and angled cuts on lumber, with a conversion table moulded into the body.
Graduations are repeated on both sides so the scale can be read whichever way the square is held. Sold singly. The maker states it is made in the USA.
Features
- Moulded Polycast construction
- Conversion table moulded into the body
- Graduations repeated on both sides
- Compact 7 in (178 mm) size for rafter and layout marking
- Made in the USA (per manufacturer)
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 296 |
| Quantity | 1 square |
| Size | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Type | Rafter square |
| Material | Polycast (polymer) |
| Units | Imperial (inches); metric version is 296M |
| Markings | Molded graduations on both sides, conversion table |
| Origin | USA (per manufacturer) |
| Weight | approx. 0.08 kg (estimated) |
Part numbers
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | Big Papa SKU |
|---|---|
| 296 | BP-HW-EMP-296 |

