The Chippy Square
The Chippy Square
Mark Faster.
Measure Smarter.
Carry Less.
A compact, jobsite-ready chippy square designed for set-outs, scribing, marking, measuring, angles and quick daily checks.
Choose 160mm or 185mm, then select your finish in the product options above.
One square for the marks you make every day.
Designed for the carpenter who needs faster set-outs, cleaner scribing, reliable angles and jobsite checks without reaching for extra tools.
Scribe Every Millimetre
Patent-pending scribe-hole system helps you mark precise lines quickly with a pencil tip.
Built for Layouts
Plate, joist, stud-centre and door-latch markers keep common jobsite layout marks close at hand.
Fits More Nail Bags
The 160mm version is 25mm shorter than a standard 185mm rafter square for easier daily carry.
Mark, measure, scribe and check without slowing down.
The Chippy Square is made to be the tool you reach for repeatedly during set-outs, framing, marking, checking and quick layout work.
Use it for common construction marks without hunting for extra guides.
Inner and outer angle markings help with fast checks on the job.
The 160mm option is designed to fit a wider range of nail bags.
Drop the pencil in and mark where you mean to.
The scribe holes line up across the square to make repeated offset marking faster, including dedicated 3mm and 5mm precision holes.
Built by a Melbourne chippy. Made for real work.
Designed in Melbourne, Australia and made for jobsite use, with laser-engraved markings and high-grade aluminium construction.
Markings are designed to stay readable through daily use.
Durable material choice for the jobsite environment.
The product page highlights 8,000+ Chippy Squares sold.
Choose your daily carry or jobsite size.
The 160mm version is pocketable and fits more nail bags. The 185mm version gives you the longer square line and includes the 13mm hex hole.
| Option | 160mm Pocketable | 185mm Jobsite |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Daily carry / nail bag fit | Longer square line / bigger jobs |
| Scribe holes | Every mm + 3mm / 5mm | Every mm + 3mm / 5mm |
| Plate / joist markers | 35, 45, 70, 90mm | 35, 45, 70, 90mm |
| 13mm hex hole | Not included | Included |
| Carry feel | Smaller, easier in many bags | Standard larger jobsite feel |
Pick the finish that fits your kit.
Product options include Stealth Black, Hi-Vis, Forest and Night Shift finishes.
Detailed enough for the job. Simple enough to carry daily.
More useful than a basic square.
| Feature | Basic Square | The Chippy Square |
|---|---|---|
| Scribing | Limited markings | Scribe every millimetre |
| Precision holes | Usually none | 3mm and 5mm precision holes |
| Layout markers | Manual measuring | Plate, joist, stud and door-latch markers |
| Daily carry | Can be bulky | 160mm option fits more nail bags |
| Marking durability | May wear down | Laser engraved markings |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 160mm and 185mm?
The 160mm has the same core features as the 185mm, but is smaller and fits more nail bags. The 185mm has a 13mm hex hole and can square a longer line.
What is it used for?
It is designed for set-outs, scribing, marking, measuring, angles and quick jobsite checks.
Are the markings durable?
The product page says the markings are laser engraved, helping them stay readable through regular use.
What material is it made from?
The product page lists high-grade aluminium as the material.
Can I bulk order for a team?
The product page mentions trade or bulk pricing options for larger quantities.
Make your everyday marks faster, cleaner and more accurate.
Choose your size and finish above, then add The Chippy Square to your kit.