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This collection includes Empire brand tools and accessories suited to woodworking layouts and shop use. Check back regularly as new items are added.

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Empire is a well-established manufacturer of measuring and layout tools including squares, levels, tape measures, and angle finders. Their products are widely used in both woodworking and construction for ensuring accurate, square layouts and reliable measurements.

A combination square is a versatile layout tool consisting of a ruled blade and a sliding head that can be set to measure and mark 90-degree and 45-degree angles simultaneously. Woodworkers use it to check for square corners, transfer measurements, mark consistent depths for mortises or dadoes, and set marking gauges. A quality combination square is one of the most useful hand tools in any woodworking shop.

To test a square for accuracy, hold it against a known straight edge and draw a line along the blade; flip the square and see if the blade aligns exactly with the same line. Any gap between the flipped blade and the original line indicates the square is out of true by half that amount. Most quality squares can be adjusted or returned if they fail this test out of the box.

Empire's physical layout tools — squares, levels, and angle finders — work independently of CNC or digital systems and are useful for setup, verification, and hand-layout work alongside any machine-based process. Many woodworkers use traditional layout tools to verify and double-check digital setups, especially for critical fits and joinery.

Yes — all products sold by Infinity Tools, including Empire layout tools, are backed by the Infinity Tools quality guarantee. If you receive a defective item, the support team will work to make it right. Full terms are outlined on the quality guarantee page.

The Infinity Tools learning center has articles on layout techniques, tool calibration, and measuring best practices that apply directly to Empire tools. Visit the Infinity Tools blog for practical guidance on accurate woodworking layout.

Infinity Tools ships measuring tools using available standard and expedited options, with shipping rates calculated at checkout based on your location and chosen method. Full shipping policy details, including any free shipping thresholds, are on the shipping policies page.