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48 in. Drywall T-Square

$1677
  • Features bold white numbers and graduations
  • High contrast adonized aluminum finish
  • 5-point riveted head ensures accuracy
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This heavy-duty Empire 48 in. Drywall T-square features bold white numbers and graduations on a high-contrast blue background to offer easy and quick reads. Large, bold numbers and graduation help to identify measurements quickly and a securely. Riveted head ensures accurate cuts and marks over time.
  • Securely riveted head helps to provide accurate measurements, marks and cuts
  • Large white bold numbers and graduations on a high-contrast background help offer easy and quick reads
  • Durable blue finish is easy to see on job sites
  • Heavy-duty design
  • Durable aluminum square
  • High visibility blue finish
  • Get everything you need to complete your drywall project
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Questions & Answers

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Q:where is it made?
by|Nov 29, 2020
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A:  Empire Tools was bought by Milwaukee Tools in 2014. For the most part, Milwaukee tools are made in the USA but some tools ARE manufactured in China. Empire Level Mfg. Corp. 929 Empire Dr, Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 368-2000 list their products as Made in the USA.

by|Oct 8, 2022
1 found this answer helpful

A:  They?re made in China

by|May 25, 2023

    A:  The sticker said it was made in China.

    by|Apr 26, 2023
    3 found this answer helpful
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    Q:what is the weight of the Empire Framing Square?
    by|May 4, 2020
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    A:  I don't know exactly but it is aluminum and is very light weight. Probably around 1.5 pound. It is well built. I have used it hundreds of times and it remains tight and square.

    by|May 5, 2020

    A:  The weight of the Empire Framing Square is about 1 pound.

    by|May 6, 2020

      A:  I am uncertain how accurate my old hanging scales are, but it doesn't register a full pound...not much more than 1/2 pound really.

      by|May 10, 2020
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        Q:This T-Square is short by 1/16"
        by|Feb 4, 2018
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        A:  Yes. I think this is so you can use it on drywall that is standing up. If it was the full 4' it would touch the floor and mess up your lines.

        by|Jan 25, 2023
        10 found this answer helpful

        A:  It also deviates from square by 1/16"-1/8" per foot, so that probably makes sense.

        by|Oct 24, 2022
          1 found this answer helpful

          A:  I suppose it might be 1/16" short but I can't see that as a major problem when marking or cutting a 48" sheet of drywall .

          by|Oct 30, 2022
            4 found this answer helpful

            A:  They’re made that way purposely. That way it never hits the floor and throws off your “square cut” on 48” sheet of drywall or plywood.

            by|Oct 24, 2022
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              A:  "It also deviates from square by 1/16"-1/8" per foot, so that probably makes sense." There is no reason to make it out of square. Sure it doesn't need to be perfect, but if you are getting 1/8" off per foot, that's a 1/2" on 4 feet. That's just poor quality control. Yours must be made in China. Always check squares and levels in the store before you buy. Don't be surprised how they vary.

              by|Oct 24, 2022
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              A:  Yes

              by|May 7, 2023

                A:  Its a drywall square. It does not need to be nor is it meant to be the most accurate of measuring tools. 1/16" difference when installing drywall is not going to affect the quality of the seams nor the finished product. Its fine.

                by|Oct 29, 2019
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                A:  Asked by StaightAndNarrow (I'm curious, should there be an "R" in there?) This is not a question! Perhaps your tape measure is 1/16" long. Apparently size does matter! Empire Level Mfg. list their t-square #410-48 Drywall T-Square as 1/8” thick 47-7/8-Inch Long Blade.

                by|Nov 30, 2020

                A:  Drywall squares are typically just a little shy of 48" for a reason: you do not want the full length getting in the way at the edge of the board in a tight space. You don't need it anyway. And, if you're 1/16 off it does not matter that much in drywall, better a little short than a little long, as you'll be taping the seams anyway. If you cut too long things don't fit. Also, do not measure from the free end, but from the T, and measure at the edge of the marking line. Any pro hanger knows this.

                by|Jun 30, 2023
                  5 found this answer helpful
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                  Q:Is there a lifetime warranty on this t square. I purchased on sometime ago and just realized it is not actually square.
                  by|Dec 21, 2015
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                  A:  No

                  by|Oct 28, 2021
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                    A:  I bought one this past week and found out it was riveted out of square, so I returned it for another one. The only other one they had on the shelf was also out of square, so I couldn't buy that one either. The sticker on the square said it was made in China, so they have a quality control issue over there. Thankfully they had made in the USA squares in the drywall aisle, so I bought one of those instead, and it was even less money than the poor quality Chinese ones.

                    by|Apr 26, 2023
                    2 found this answer helpful

                    A:  No

                    by|Aug 27, 2019

                      A:  I believe that Home Depot will stand behind this product.

                      by|May 4, 2023

                        A:  There is only a 1 year limited manufacturers warranty.

                        by|May 4, 2023

                        A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. The 48 in. Drywall T-Square has a 5 year limited manufacture's warrant. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

                        by|May 3, 2023
                        1 found this answer helpful

                        A:  I would take it back to the place were you bought it, if it was built wrong then the dealer may contact the manufacturer for you. If you got it at Home Depot, and you signed up for the e-mail receipt, they may have a copy of the receipt.

                        by|Oct 24, 2022
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                          A:  Nose

                          by|Dec 18, 2019

                            A:  Empire tools are manufactured by Milwaukee Tool, also known as Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. They have manufacturing plants in China and Germany but says it will keep Empire's production in Wisconsin. The warranty is actually listed on this page under Test and Measurement products and it lists a 5 year warranty. The catch? Prepay postage and insured is required. Since you paid $10-12 for this, you're unlikely to want to pay double that to ship it back. What you're going to want to do is 1. Go to Home Depot. 2. Grab 5-6 new squares and wander over to the drywall section. Stick a square on a piece of drywall, and make a pencil mark at both ends. Turn the level around - I said turn it around, Vern; don't flip it over - so the head is now on the far side of the drywall, and see if your marks are the same, indicating the square is square. 3. Repeat until you find a good one. 4. Buy it. 5. Use your imagination. You have a receipt now, right?

                            by|Dec 7, 2022
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                            Customer Reviews

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                            Not square!
                            I bought this to help with the drywall in the basement. Halfway through the project, after thinking I had messed up my framing, I figured out that this “square” is about a quarter inch out of square over a 4’ sheet. I will be returning this once I’m able to go back into the store.
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                              Absolute garbage
                              I didn't anticipate that measurement tool need to be checked prior to use: this T-square is out of square significantly. How they could to release such a garbage to customers. This company (Empire) doesn't bother with quality control at all. Be aware that you will waste your drywall, time and money.
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                                Not square T-square
                                This T-square is not square!!! Almost ruined a job. My drywall guy was ready to quit he was so frustrated and doubting his abilities after every single cut he made was off by 1/2” or better!!!! Absolute junk!!!
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                                  Great product very straight and helpful. Specially made for a do it yourselfer.
                                  Great product very straight and helpful. Specially made for a do it yourselfer.
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                                  Had a good coat of paint on it .. Thick and durable price is right. Cant complain its a tee square.
                                  Had a good coat of paint on it .. Thick and durable price is right. Cant complain its a tee square.
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                                  I like this t-square is very easy for use and...
                                  I like this t-square is very easy for use and very strong
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                                  Thank you very much easy to use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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