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Steel 12-in Carpenter square

Ratings & Reviews for Johnson Level Steel 12-in Carpenter square

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  4.5 out of 5
134 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this carpenter's square for its bright orange visibility, high-contrast markings that are easy to read without strain, and exceptional durability. Reviewers consistently describe it as sturdy, accurate, and reliable for home projects, with many noting it withstands rough handling and maintains squareness over years of use. However, a notable group reports serious frustration with the manufacturer's label, which is extremely difficult to remove and damages measurement markings during removal. Despite this adhesive issue, most customers consider the tool's performance and build quality well worth the investment.

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134 Customer Reviews

It works how it should and it is cheaper

 Would Recommend

It works great

April 17, 2026
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Exceptional

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Reliable

April 16, 2026
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get's the job done

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Great value

April 16, 2026
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Solid choice

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Nice little square

April 8, 2026
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Quality and good price

April 5, 2026
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Nice

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as described and expected

March 25, 2026
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90 degree angle???

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Used for Sheetrock work. Not certain the tool represents a true 90 degree angle.

March 13, 2026
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Not for bigger projects

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Good for small projects

March 8, 2026
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Fine

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It will do the job but smaller than pictured in the app

March 2, 2026
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Good carpenters square.

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It's a carpenters square. Orange makes it easy to find.

March 2, 2026
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Horrible customer service

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I would never order anything online from this store.

February 17, 2026
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Nice graduations

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Price

February 16, 2026
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5 Stars

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The sticker isn't a problem anymore, mine peeled off easily and left no residue.

February 12, 2026
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Good product, good price

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I like that i got what i needed at a very reasonable price

January 29, 2026
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Works like designed

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Works as it should.

December 15, 2025
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