Milled from stainless steel plate stock, the body of the CS-18v2 18" Combination Square is sure to inspire your best work—and those of your heirs—for generations to come.

Two sculpted legs separated by a black web, this is one gorgeous tool that you will never want to loan to your pesky, cheap neighbor.

We lengthened both legs from their traditional design roots. The 45 degree leg is significantly longer to improve registration with your stock. This precision milled square head is equally at home with the 12" and 18”/450mm blade.

Each square is individually calibrated to be within .002” (.05mm) of 90 degrees measured at the end of a fully extended 18” (450mm)blade. The metric blades are etched in 1mm and .5 mm.These blades have the industry standard layout with similar scales on opposite edges.

All graduations are chemically etched and black filled against a satin chrome plated background—they are easy to read and you should have no difficulties with clarity. The 18 inch Imperial blade is unique—there is a metric centering rule on one side, and an Imperial centering rule on the other. Imperial grads in 1/32" are on the other two edges. Finding center with the metric blade is WAY easier than using Imperial. Second, with the blade locked at the 9” mark, the tool can be used as a hook rule but it also allows you to make yourself more familiar with metric equivalents. (The difficulty people have with metric is estimating—we know when something is approximately 3" long for example. Most don’t have a clue how to estimate 76 mm). The other benefits (divide 13-13/16” in thirds vs dividing 350.8 by 3) and other basic math operations that are a major source of error can be avoided with this blade.

These squares are accurately machined on CNC milling machines and feature precisely laser-etched graduations. The Universal Square is super handy and fits perfectly in your apron pocket.

Perhaps the most versatile tools in our catalog, Universal Squares can be used almost anywhere.They're called Universal because each of our three sizes (3 inch, 4 inch or 6 inch) shares the following features:

    Ruler

    Height Gage

    Marking Gage

    Centering Rule

    Hook Rule

    Protractor

    Power Tool Guide

These squares are accurately machined on CNC milling machines and feature precisely laser-etched graduations.

This package consists of eight anodized aluminum clamping pads. When correctly clamped on opposing sides of the miter seam, an inexpensive clamp will allow you to close the joint perfectly. It’s that easy. The Miter Stitch® is designed to clamp 90° miters or 45° miters.

The stainless steel pivot mechanism is a “sliding pivot” that positively indexes to the various holes in the divider arms with stainless steel locking screws. This design feature makes it impossible for the tool to give you misleading results. The accuracy of the tool is derived from the CNC machined holes and the adjustable points (an easy factory adjustment).

The legs of the PD-11 Precision Proportional Divider are exactly eleven inches from point to point. Traditionally, proportional dividers are available in lengths from 6-10 inches. The added length of the PD-11 Precision Proportional Divider increases functionality as the index portion of the tool is substantially lengthened. Comparatively, it has an expanded proportion section, R:C (Radius:Circumference) and D:C (Diameter:Circumference) ratios, additional chord settings and one for Phi.

The Plane Iron - The precision ground, A-2 tool steel plane iron of the HP-1 is cryogenically tempered and will keep a razor edge much longer than traditional tool steels. After tempering, the back is lapped. The primary/secondary bevels for the HP-1 are 20°/25°.

The Sole - From a solid blank of stainless steel the interior bosses are precisely CNC milled. The adjustable throat allows you to tailor the shaving width to your needs. The front and rear of each plane is capped with milled and anodized aluminum.

The Sides - The brass sides are precision milled and are joined to the sole with an interlocking double dovetail joint. After assembly, the sides are ground square to the sole so the planes can be used to "shoot" and edge.

The Blade Adjustment Mechanism - Hidden within the body is a stainless steel, 40 TPI lead screw blade adjustment mechanism. With one-quarter turn of the adjustment knob, you advance the cutting edge 0.00013". Lateral cutting edge adjustments are achieved by manually canting the undersized blade either left or right.

The Iron Cap/Handle - Investment cast from silicon brass, the curvature of the handle allows hands of all sizes to comfortably use this planes. The locking wheel secures the blade to the body of the tool. The portion of the cap in contact with the blade is milled, insuring a light-tight seam that eliminates chatter and keeps the cutting edge rigid.

Uses - The HP-1 is 6-1/2" in length, approximately 1-1/2" in width, and the cutting edge is approximately 1-1/4". Overall height is just over 2". The HP-1 Precision 12° Block Plane is the perfect tool for planing hardwoods or softwoods and cut end grain.

The Plane Iron - The precision ground, A-2 tool steel plane iron of the HP-2 is cryogenically tempered and will keep a razor edge much longer than traditional tool steels. After tempering, the back is lapped. The primary/secondary bevels for the HP-2 are 25°/30°.

The Sole - From a solid blank of stainless steel the interior bosses are precisely CNC milled. The adjustable throat allows you to tailor the shaving width to your needs. The front and rear of each plane is capped with milled and anodized aluminum.

The Sides - The brass sides are precision milled and are joined to the sole with an interlocking double dovetail joint. After assembly, the sides are ground square to the sole so the planes can be used to "shoot" and edge.

The Blade Adjustment Mechanism - Hidden within the body is a stainless steel, 40 TPI lead screw blade adjustment mechanism. With one-quarter turn of the adjustment knob, you advance the cutting edge 0.00225". Lateral cutting edge adjustments are achieved by manually canting the undersized blade either left or right.

The Iron Cap/Handle - Investment cast from silicon brass, the curvature of the handle allows hands of all sizes to comfortably use this planes. The locking wheel secures the blade to the body of the tool. The portion of the cap in contact with the blade is milled, insuring a light-tight seam that eliminates chatter and keeps the cutting edge rigid.

Uses - The HP-2 is 6-1/2" in length, approximately 1-1/2" in width, and the cutting edge is approximately 1-1/4". Overall height is just over 2". The HP-2 Precision 20° Block Plane is the perfect tool for planing hardwoods or softwoods and is perhaps the most used plane in the shop.

The JS-4 works perfectly for cutting back protruding joinery including; dovetails, dowel joints, mortise and tenons and much more. There is ZERO set to the fine teeth (32/inch) and therefore it is almost impossible to score or scratch your reference surface. We do not believe you will find a better performing or easier to use flush cut saw anywhere. The JS-4 cuts on the PULL stroke and is extremely fast cutting. You have to use this saw to believe it.

This is an identical saw to the JS-1 at half the length. For uber precise and critical cuts, this is your saw of choice. Because the stroke is shorter, it allows you more control. This saw is highly recommended for the cuts above and for those making smaller scale work such as boxes, containers, and thin stock.

The BV-1 Bench Vise is an extraordinary new tool that will allow you to address all of your small work holding needs at just about any angle. This is the perfect tool for woodworkers, carvers, model makers, model railroad enthusiasts, electronic hobbies, soldering, jewelry making, clock repair and scores of other interests. It’s fast to set up and equally fast to put away when not needed.

The depth of the scribing point should be set as shallow as possible to minimize chatter. Unlike scribing straight lines, curved work requires you to constantly maintain firm contact of the rubbing collars against the curved surface to minimize wander due to wood grain.

The MG-4 body is CNC turned from solid 360 brass and is designed to fit hands of all sizes. Once turned, it is CNC milled to create the unique profile for holding the steel rub collars needed for curved scribing. The body is an elegant form that perfectly compliments the function. You will immediately appreciate the weight of this tool as you scribe straight or curved lines. It’s one of those tools that always feels ready to work—the hallmark of a great tool. Now you can accurately layout curved tenons and many other joints where curves play a prominent role in the design or function.

The beam is turned and milled from 303 stainless steel. The working distance for straight lines is three inches. For curved work, the rubbing collars will work on any curved surface with a one-inch or greater radius. Working capacity is three inches. Finally, the beam, and the adjustable scribing pin are firmly locked in place with solid brass locking knobs.

There are 3D pantographs used for creating multiple copies of sculptures and other forms to avoid the tedium of producing work in quantity. Today’s copier machine is a direct descendant of the first pantograph which was used to duplicate written documents, then paintings, typefaces and hundreds of other practical uses as time progressed. Pantographs were used extensively for minting, engraving and other tasks where images needed to be reduced for reproductive purposes. Historically, the pantograph was a very important tool and because the principles were Euclidean, it has likely been around for centuries. It is known that Leonardo da Vinci employed a pantograph to transfer his drawings to canvas.

The PG-27 Pantograph was designed as an enlarging pantograph only because the vast majority of the needs in a woodshop are for enlarging existing images.

Milled from solid steel, the double dovetailed sole of the CT-9 features an adjustable throat and is ground true for decades of use.

The solid brass sides of the CT-9 Crowning Plane are joined to the sole with an interlocking double dovetail joint. This joint is difficult and time consuming and equally difficult to figure out.

The iron of the CT-9 Crowning Plane is adjusted by a stainless steel, 40 threads per inch lead screw (identical to a micrometer) mechanism. One full revolution moves the blade forward .025", however because of the 20 degree blade pitch, actual edge advancement is .009" per revolution. With one-quarter turn of the adjustment knob, you advance the cutting edge 0.00225" which is less than the thickness of a human hair!

Cutting perfectly centered crowns is quite easy with a properly adjusted fence. This dramatic visual element of the tool performs flawlessly. Cast from silicon brass, the fence is powder-coated and then dressed to reveal the plane profile motif. It is very striking and worthy of a collector quality plane. The removable fence travels on two steel rods and is locked in place with our trademark brass knobs that are infilled with either rosewood or ebony.

This tool was produced in 2001.

The concept of the ANGLE MASTER PRO 6i is straightforward trigonometry. Your 6" caliper becomes an adjustable hypotenuse of a triangle with two identical adjacent legs. Reading inches (.001" increments), there are 6,000 possible angle settings over a 90-degree quadrant. This provides accuracy exceeding one minute (5,400 minutes = 90 degrees). Using metric divisions, (.01 mm increments), there are 15,240 angle settings over a 90-degree quadrant. Either choice will provide accurate results previously attainable by much more expensive means, which typically are not portable.

With an overall length of just under 4", and a cutting width just under 1", the HP-3 is an amazing tool for thinner edges and flush trimming. Featuring an adjustable throat and a very fine blade adjustment mechanism (36 threads per inch), this small plane has what it takes to become one of your favorites.

The iron is cryogenically treated and hardened from A2 tool steel to Rc 60-62, the back is lapped to a RMS .5 finish, and it is ready to use out of the box. The body is precisely milled out of 360 brass alloy, as is the plane iron cap creating a weight and balance to the tool that simply invites use.

The HP-4 Chamfer Plane is an adjustable throat, low angle plane milled from a solid billet of 360 brass alloy. The iron is A2 steel lapped, cryogenically treated and hardened to RC 60-62. The solid brass fences are faced with rosewood rails sliding on stainless steel guides. The overall length with the fences attached is 5". The cap iron has a rosewood infill.

The CT-10 features a lacquered, “four finger” sculpted rosewood handle free from the visual interruptions typically created by the spine bolt. (Most plane handles do not reflect today’s ergonomic data. Our handle is perfect for all hand sizes.) We have built this entire handle around a turned 3/8" diameter stainless steel spine that is permanently fixed to the base plate and sole — none of which is visible to the naked eye. The results are not only unbelievably strong and heirloom functional, but beautiful as well. The front handle is hand turned around a solid brass ferrule that also works as the adjustable throat locking knob. It’s raised off the sole to ensure your fingers have plenty of holding space. Again, there are no visible screws or bolts to hinder the lines of this flawlessly executed turning.

This tool was produced in 2002.

The FC-1 Flushing Chisel makes cleaning unintentional glue excess in joinery a breeze. Additionally, it can really make a difference in cutting dowels, dovetails, tenons, and plugs perfectly flush with the surface. You typically would use the FC-1 Flushing Chisel to “score” or undercut a protruding wood member so when you used a plane for the final flush cut, you will have ZERO tear-out. It is entirely possible for smaller protrusions to be flush cut by using the FC-1 Flushing Chisel alone.

When setting up a saw and other woodworking machines, you need a rule that will read from right to left. Few woodworkers relish using a left to right ruler upside down for setting their table saw fence – the FR-1 is the perfect right-to-left reading rule. Flip the FR-1 180 degrees and your 12" left-to-right ruler is ready for use. This is incredibly handy and much more accurate than using a tape measure.The FR-1 also features a small, handy centering rule. Use this rule to find dead center on stock up to 5" in width without using any math. Align your stock so the same measurement is aligned with the two outside edges and the rule points to center.

Finally, there is a small 120mm rule on one arm for metric measurements. The FR-1 has a feature we have never seen before in similar tools – it works in either the right or left hand! In addition to measuring up to 4" by 32nd’s, the FR-1 will also simultaneously read millimeters.

Concealed in one arm of the FR-1 is a lockable depth stem. Want to check the depth of a mortise? Simply slide the depth stem to the bottom of your mortise, lock in place and use the caliper jaw to read the depth stem (as shown on the cover).

The locking mechanism is true and works almost effortlessly. For transferring angles, lightly tighten the blade, pick up your angle and then lock the blade in place. The tapered and knurled brass locking knob is easily gripped and will please you with its graceful appearance. This knob fits perfectly between the thumb and index finger – a short travel to tighten will have you on your way with confidence that the blade will stay put! The precisely ground 7" blade is machined from steel and subsequently hardened and satin-chromed for zero glare use.

How many times have you wanted to draw a line around a corner? Traditionally, this involves moving your square from plane to plane and connecting the adjacent lines. The potential for error is always present and there is a significant time factor involved to accomplish this task accurately. Our Saddle Squares are your solution to gap-free joints!

Use the SS-2x4 “Hybrid” Saddle Square when you need the convenience of the two–inch and the four–inch legs in one tool. You will find that these squares will quickly become indispensable during your quest for “light–tight” work.

The CT-11 12º Low Angle Smoothing Plane is made to be used and used hard. It’s an heirloom tool to be appreciated by not only yourself but your children’s children. The CT-11 tips the scales at five and a half pounds, and because of the extremely low attack angle of the iron, this astonishing tool will surpass all expectations for ultra fine performance and appearance.

This tool was produced in 2003.

The HP-5 is suitable for use on all extremely hard woods like cocobolo, ebony, most other exotics and in all cases where grain switchback is obvious.

The body of the HP-5 is milled from a solid brass billet and features an adjustable throat, very important for effective use. The iron is made from A-2 tool steel, cryogenically treated, hardened to Rc 60-62 and lapped to a mirror finish. The HP-5 is ready to use out of the box.

Typical uses for the HP-5 include edge work on stock under 1/2" thick, chamfers and important facet details. When used properly, the HP-5 will create edges facets and chamfers that are perfect where the HP-3 will begin to lift grain. Small box makers, luthiers, fly rod makers, case makers, furniture makers, toy makers and others who work with small stock or fine details will greatly appreciate the benefits of the HP-5.

The HP-6 Mini Multi-Plane functions as a small plane system featuring interchangeable soles and mated, self-indexing irons. The HP-6 body is designed to accept precisely fitted irons so lateral adjustments are not required or needed.

By utilizing a precision-machined plane "frame," we have created a tool whereby you can quickly change the sole and irons. The same blade adjustment mechanism works for all irons. The body of the HP-6 has been engineered to accept fences on either (or both) sides of the body and the depth stop can be attached to either side as well, making the HP-6 Mini Multi-Plane ideal for either right or left handed users.

The innovative cap iron/chip breaker (patent pending) "loads" the cutting edge with more force that it will encounter in use and adds mass directly behind the cutting edge which dampens vibration, making the Economaki Low Angle Smoother one of the finest low angle planes ever made.

Produced in limited quantity of 125 in 2004.

All of the Japanese saws made in Japan for Bridge City feature blades with a golden hue. This color appears during the heat treating process and is normally ground off to reveal the traditional silver color of steel. We insist that it not be ground off so you know the blades are properly tempered. 

The CT-12 features an articulated iron cap (patent in process) that looks and works differently than any other iron cap or double iron assembly. This uniquely hinged device “pre-loads” the cutting edge with a force greater than any resistance encountered during use. In addition, the mass spanning the entire bevel of the iron deadens vibration, which provides for much smoother cutting and helps prolong edge life. The articulated iron cap also functions as an ideal chip breaker (which helps minimize grain tear-out) and eliminates the hassle of taking apart a double iron when sharpening is required. No shavings will wedge under this chip breaker.

The CT-12, like every Commemorative plane in the series, features the incredibly intricate double-dovetail joinery and uses a modified "Norris" style adjustment mechanism that adjusts both the depth of cut and blade skew. The sole is guaranteed to be flat within 0.002" in all directions. The throat of the plane is completely adjustable and locks to the sole in three places.

This tool was produced in 2004.

The HP-4 Chamfer Plane is an adjustable throat, low angle plane milled from a solid billet of 360 brass alloy. The iron is A2 steel lapped, cyrogenically treated and hardened to RC 60-62. The solid brass fences are facd with rosewood rails sliding on stainless steel guides. The overall length with the fences attached is 5". The cap iron has a rosewood infill.

The CT-13 8-Piece Chisel Set is a beautiful and logical choice for all the tasks where your other chisels are inadequate. Hand work, in my opinion, is the most rewarding aspect of being a woodworker, and this set of specialty chisels will definitely make your woodworking experience richer. They are a joy visually and will quickly prove themselves indispensable. As with all tools in the Commemorative Tool series, this set is produced just once and available exclusively to Founder's Circle Members.

Each chisel feels and works superbly in your hands and is equally trustworthy when persuaded by a mallet. Each limited-edition CT-13 8-Piece Chisel Set will arrive nested in a liner that helps protect your investment from inadvertent damage.

The VP-60 Variable Pitch Plane was a limited edition run of 400 in 2005. Each plane was sequentially numbered and signed by master tool designer, John Economaki.

There was a time, now long gone, when furniture-grade lumber was froe-split from perfect logs.

As one might imagine, these straight-grained boles yielded planks that were no match for a sharp plane in skilled hands. Today, sawn timbers from around the globe contain infinitely varying grain and hardness characteristics, often in a single board! The initial run of the limited-edition VP-60 Signature Series is 400. Each plane is sequentially numbered and signed by master tool designer, John Economaki.

At the heart of the VP-60 Variable Pitch Bench Plane is a robust A2 steel iron, hardened to Rc 60-62, cryogenically tempered, precisely lapped and sharpened to 29° (25° primary bevel, 4° micro-bevel). This iron is ready to use out of the box. The VP-60 iron nests to a frog assembly (patent pending) that pivots from 30° to 60°. This provides for a full 60° of attack angles; 30° thru 60° with the iron bevel down, and 60° thru 90° with the iron bevel up. With a 60° range, the VP-60 truly becomes a pitch perfect plane, featuring every attack angle ever needed, including 30° the lowest attack angle we have ever seen.