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3/4 in. Brass Stair Gauges (2-Pack)

$647
  • Ideal for making repeated cuts in framing and stairway work
  • Durable solid brass construction
  • Designed to work with all Empire framing and rafter squares
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Stair gauges designed to easily attach to all Empire framing squares


Easily Attach to Empire Framing Squares

The unique design of these stair gauges make them ideal for attaching to Empire brand framing squares.

Stair gauges featuring solid brass construction


Solid Brass Construction for Durability

Solid brass construction makes these stair gauges a strong and durable choice.

Star gauges featuring a thumb screw design


Thumb Screw Design for Precise Results

The added traction of the thumb screw design provides incredible control.

The Empire 3/4 in. Brass Stair Gauges (2-Pack) are used for making repeated cuts on rafters and stairs. The gauges are crafted with solid brass to help ensure strength and feature sure-grip thumb screws for control. They work well with Empire framing squares and rafter squares for convenience. Includes 2 stair Gauges.
  • For making repeated angle cuts on rafters and stairs
  • Can attach to Empire framing squares and rafter squares for convenience
  • Solid brass construction for strength and durability
  • Sure-grip thumb screws allow for control during use
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Questions & Answers

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Q:What is the specified interior (cut-out) measurement by inches, where the stair-gauge's opening fits onto a Rafter Square.
by|Jul 7, 2023
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Q:Do they work with all brands of squares ?
by|May 19, 2023
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A:  These are designed to work with all Empire framing and rafter squares. - Social Team

by|May 19, 2023
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    Q:My gauges came with a ball bearing in the slot where you slide in the square. Why?
    by|Nov 27, 2016
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    A:  I've never seen a set with a bearing in it but I would assume that it is for ease of movement against your stringer edge when setting your gauges to your rise and run numbers.

    by|Feb 14, 2020
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    A:  I am self taught - answer may not be exact. This is what I did - On several measurements I use all the time - I drilled a small hole in my square - allowing the gauge w/ bill bearing to find the “exact spot” every time.

    by|Jun 3, 2023
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      A:  that is what holds it tight when you turn the set screw

      by|Feb 19, 2023
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      Q:how do they work?
      by|Sep 22, 2015
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      A:  the are tightened at the exact measurement you set them to for multiple layouts to insure all are the same; stair stringers, rafter cuts, or any repetitive cut that needs to be exactly the same

      by|Mar 30, 2023
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      A:  These tighten onto a framing square by tightening the thumb screws, thus clamping it onto the blade of the square. These are a number of detailed 'How To" on the internet. Search "How To Use Stair Gauges" for detailed use instructions. As for mounting, this is done with the thumb screws on the brass gauges to the blade of a framing square.

      by|Jan 21, 2023
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      A:  Screw them onto a framing square once you know your rise and run (such as for stair stringers). This allows you to make multiple copies of the same angle time and time again (once you set them and screw them tight into your square that is).

      by|Jan 21, 2023
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      A:  They screw on your framing square to mark the rise and run of your stringer. They give you a repeatable measurement.

      by|Apr 19, 2020
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      A:  When you screw out the holding screw and slide the gauge to where the flat surface of the slot rest against your framing square then you use your flat surface of the gauge that's on the top part of the square to line up with the number for your rise or run whichever your setting, once lined up on the square with the number then tighten down the holding screw to lock it in place keeping the gauge flush against the square edge at the slot, then repeat same with the other measurement and your done. Double check your rise and run measurements from the 90degree corner of the square back to the flat edge on top of square that is locked in on your measurement on the square, lay your square top side up and let gauge rest flush against edge of 2x12 stringer and mark your rise and run onto the stringer, then slide square down to where your gauge and square line up with the mark leading to you next step in the stringer and repeat this till you get all rise and run for steps marked out on the stringer and your ready to cut out your steps. I always cut to the angle mark on the rise and run intersection and then use jig saw or sawzall to finish out my cuts. I hope this helps you out.

      by|Jan 14, 2023
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      Great tool recommend all carpenters and handymen own them
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      Used them to mark for stair stringer, worked great. Photo I have doesn't do justice but you can ...
      Used them to mark for stair stringer, worked great. Photo I have doesn't do justice but you can at least see the stairs, not the stair stringer though
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      they do the job for a fair price
      they do the job for a fair price
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      Works great for the stairs angle cuts
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      They’re very thin and difficult to use. They could be longer to hit the face of the board instead of the radius.
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      Pretty simple, been around for decades. Works like they should. Locks tight.
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      Makes laying out stairs Stringers a breeze! Old school style, no laser, no batteries?
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