See what our Customers have to say about Chappell Universal Square
“There is nothing else like a Chappell.
It is the golden standard to which all other squares are measured.”
—Kyle T. -Scottdale, Georgia
The following customer comments were submitted in response to an email we send to customers after each order has been fulfilled requesting their feedback. The emails posted below were not edited, and represent a flow that reflects the natural order and rhythm of the comments we receive from these feedback requests.
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“Chappell framing squares are the best squares being made today!”
—Chris V. -Bainbridge Island, WashingtonRead on…
My feedback on Woodworkers Center Rule Bench Square Set (set of 3)
Am I happy with my order? Yes, absolutely!
As with the master framing square, the set of three smaller squares is definitely a cut above most other products. The quality and precision are apparent when you first open the packaging and hold them in your hand. Everything screams quality from the stainless steel it’s made from to the crisp engraving of the graduations. These are generational tools that are a joy to use so I find myself looking for excuses to put them to use! Thank you for continuing to make high quality products in the greatest country in the world!
—Paul W.
Crystal Falls, Michigan
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
The traveler lives up to expectations. The review I really want to give is for the 1’ center ruler:
I have carried the 1’ center rule in my nail apron for almost 4 years straight. I work in the highly demanding work environment of set construction for Hollywood. We work 70+ hours a week, often in poor weather in elevated work platforms. My Chappell square has taken more than its fair share of bumps and bruises, and is still as reliably square as it ever was, with minimal calibration necessary. It hasn’t rusted, the sharp edges have worn in nicely without loosing shape, and the numbers are still as easy to read as the day I bought it.
I have grown quite fond of my 1’ center rule square, which is why I am a return customer. I recently purchased the 18” flat rule and the Traveler. The fit and finish are exactly what I would expect from the absolute best manufacturer for framing squares. There is nothing else like a Chappell. It is the golden standard to which all other squares are measured.
—Kyle T.
Scottdale, Georgia
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My feedback on Traveler & Tape Deal
Nice product and fast delivery.
—Fabien Mercier
Roxboro, Quebec Canada
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
I love it!
Rugged, good, clean etching, rigid. It will outlast me. Versatile. Highly recommended.
—L. Brown
North Conway, New Hampshire
My feedback on The Outbacker layout square
Best speed square I’ve ever owned.
—M. Notkin
Silver Spring, Maryland
My feedback on 3″ x 4″ Woodworkers Gauging Square
Great, just what I needed. Great web sight. Shipped and received as expected.
—William S.
Columbia, Tennessee
My feedback on Master Framer Framing Square
We have been using your squares for the last 5 or 6 years and absolutely love them. Even my sacred, hundred+ year old high quality squares can’t compare.
The decimal layout eliminates the need for constantly having to convert to 64th’s when using a calculator and the 18″ leg is a huge plus.
The precision and easy to read increments on stainless steel are awesome!
This is without a doubt the ultimate square for precision layout.
—Brian L.
Fall Creek Timber Frames, Inc.
Troy, MT
My feedback on The Outbacker layout square
Fantastic!
Always the best service and delivery. I appreciate the quality of your work. MADE IN USA !!!
—Lawrence B.
North Conway, New Hampshire
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
An absolutely wonderful and very useful tool! Super high quality that is getting a lot of time in my shop and on the drawing board!
—Scott T.
Ortonville, Michigan
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
You guys did Awesome!!!!!!
I use this square in my woodworking shop. I love the size of this square. I am a serious home woodworker. The Best reason for buying your square is that it is Made in the USA!!! I’m not knowledgable for reading on Rafter Cuts and all that, But Yes You guys did Great! Thank you!!!! Buy American when Possible is my Belief!
—Kyle R.
East Hampton, Connecticut
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Chappell framing squares are the best squares being made today!
—Chris V.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
My feedback on Master Framer Framing Square
The square was ‘square’! Loved the deep etched numbers, marks, and tables. Overall great quality for longevity and easy reading. The weight of the square is perfect for my liking. I’m old school. Did notice a bend in the body of the square. You may want to ship in a more rigid box or have the manufacturer check it. No worries though we fixed it with a rawhide mallet over a cast table. Thank you!
—John C.
Cook Timber Frame Co.
Seymour, MO
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Very pleased with my purchase. Great products, shipped quickly, and packaged securely. Couldn’t ask for more.
—Robert H.
Big Beams Timber Frames
Cohocton, New York
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Great tool already used it making a door jamb.
—Mary P.
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
These are excellent for layout in electrical boxes because the squares are flat and not like a typical machinist square. They are great where measurements have to be taken from center lines. The typical framing square does not have center line.
—Robert B.
Meridian, Mississippi
My feedback on 18″ Flexible Center Rule
I am completely happy with all purchases from Chappell Square. The quality is awesome. Can’t wait to see what you will offer next. Thanks!
—Ken S.
Summerville, South Carolina
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
The square is beautiful. I’m very happy with most aspects. Lines up perfectly with my Starrett and Woodpecker tools…
—Mark S.
Savannah, Georgia
My feedback on 18″ Flexible Center Rule
Great products. Also got the smaller square.
—Gregory W.
Mercerville, New Jersey
My feedback on 3″ x 4″ Woodworkers Gauging Square
Great quality, will definitely be back for other products.
—John Landry
Green Bay, Wisconsin
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Love it…thank you!
—Peter V.
Folsom, Pennsylvania
My feedback on 3″ x 4″ Woodworkers Gauging Square
Everything is great! I use my square every time I’m in the shop! The readability is amazing.
—Scott B.
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Great square!
—Mark D.
Newton, Massachusetts
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
Great!
—Dr Steven S.
Sandy Springs, Georgia
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
Great tools! Thanks!
—Josh L.
Seward, Alaska
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
I really love the framing square and center rules that I purchased, very high quality. Very happy, just one thing: it might be nice for you guys to make an option for these in 16th instead of 20th’s since that has become the general measurement increments today. But again, keep up the good work. I use them every day!
—John R.
McLeod, Montana
My feedback on 3″ x 4″ Woodworkers Gauging Square
The square I ordered was great and shipping was fast. However, I tried to contact you four different times by email using two different addresses given on your website regarding the sale price of a T-shirt that would change when I tried to order it and never heard back from you.
—Mike B.
Lexington, Kentucky
My feedback on 9″ x 12″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
Great very good company to do business with.
—Cyril R.
East hartford, Connecticut
My feedback on “The Traveler” Framing Square
5 stars! Excellent product!
—Leka G.
Delmar, New York
My feedback on 6″ x 9″ Woodworkers Square w/center rule
Very good product. Has an excellent quality feel with nice accurate edges.
—Rory H.
Layton, Utah
My feedback on Master Framer Framing Square
It’s beautiful! Thank you!
—John D.
Leavenworth, Washington
My feedback on Woodworkers Bench Squares (set of 3)
Love the squares!!!
—Patrick M, Hebron, Ohio
My feedback on Woodworkers Bench Squares (set of 3)
Just what I needed. They have proven very useful in spite of having several other squares and triangles. The center finding feature has been unexpectedly useful as well. A good value for money and handy bit of kit.
—Edwin C.
Averill Park, New York
Chappell Universal Squares—Built by Craftsmen—Tuned to the Key of Success!
The comments posted here are just a small handful we’ve received in emails from our customers who seem to overwhelmingly exclaim their satisfaction. The Chappell Square line of squares and ruled instruments were designed—and are built—by and for carpenters and woodworkers.
There really is a little bit of life experience and carpentry wisdom built into every item in the Chappell Universal Square line of precision Framing Squares and Woodworking Bench Squares. For more information about our full line of squares, and to see reviews from the press and bloggers, check out the links below.
Reviews from the Press & Bloggers
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