The 1218 Traveler Framing Square promises to be your go-to-square for quick and confident layout in the shop or in the field. The tongue to body length ratios make it an extremely well-balanced square. It’s large enough to assure accurate layout, while small enough to wield comfortably in your hands for both layout or as a handy gauging square to check the squareness of stock and accuracy of layout. The 1218 is a great all-around layout square for any framing situation, and excels at hip & valley layout. Once you begin using the Chappell 1218 Traveler, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it.
Made of durable 304 stainless steel, the Traveler is deeply etched with the patented Chappell Universal Rafter Tables. The model number refers to the length of the tongue and body in inches. Its size is large enough for general layout, and perfect for throwing into your tool box or back pack to take on the road—hence the name, The Traveler.
Quality work takes time and costs money. With the Chappell 1218 Traveler square you will save hours of time on each project simply because it will do away with hours of head-scratching—allowing you to get right to work to complete the job. Then you can get home to your family where you can finish the clubhouse you promised to build with your kids—and this is PRICELESS. The time saved, and money earned, in the first day of use laying out compound hip and valley roof system will likely be greater than the cost of the square—providing almost instant payback. Additionally, your kids will be happier for it too.
The Traveler framing square has proven to be one of the handiest squares in the Chappell Universal Square line. It’s a perfect complement to its big brother, the 1824 Master Framer. It’s also an ideal layout tool on its own— whether in the shop or on the road. The patented rafter tables allow for unprecedented layout versatility. As a result, this will make every project a Masterpiece. This is all possible because the 1218 Traveler puts a wealth of knowledge right in the palm of your hand!
The Traveler is not just a square, it’s a Powerful Roof Framing Calculator and NO batteries required!!!. With only a pencil and a scrap piece of wood, even the first-time builder will be able to lay out and cut the most complex, compound hip and valley roof system. When you’re through with your project, simply put it on the shelf. It will be there the next time you need to build a roof system. No recharging, software upgrades or batteries required.
Forgot your calculator at home?
No problem!—With the Chappell Square, all you need is a pencil and a scrap piece of wood. Allowing you to make simple multiplication and addition calc’s on-the-fly.
Don’t know how to use CAD? Don’t know Trigonometry?
No Problem!—The Chappell Square allows you to get right-to-work actually building. Therefore, there is no time wasted twisting your mind in abstract thought. All rotational angles and length factors for virtually any complex roof system are deeply and indelibly etched in easy-to-calculate decimal format into the body and blade. In fact, it’s as simple to use as a connect the dots drawing for any preschooler.
Coupled with the rugged 13 gauge 304 Stainless Steel construction, the Chappell 1218 Traveler Framing Square will last for generations. And more, it will never need a software upgrade or electric back-up system of any kind
Never again worry about forgetting what you know or trying to memorize random concepts—the Chappell Square has your back when it comes to building compound hip and valley roof system.
Just like the Sumerian Cuneiform Tablets, there’s good odds the Chappell Square will be around and functional well into the next millennia, preserving core building knowledge currently at risk of being lost in this age of technology, AI and electronic media that can vanish instantly without the latest software update, device malfunction, dead batteries or electrical outaage—thanks to the Deep Etchings and Made in USA Stainless Steel. It also helps that the Chappell Square has no moving parts, requires no maintenance, and NO UPGRADES REQUIRED—EVER!
Whether it be a backyard playhouse, a scale-sized dollhouse for your daughter or granddaughter—or your own dream house. The Chappell Square will put the knowledge you need to build, right in the palm of your hand.
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