Joseph Marples 6" Try Square

Joseph Marples 6" Try SquareI'm no fine woodworker but the ability to mark a 90 degree angle is fundamental to a lot of projects I do. I've always used a traditional joiners square and they are still being made by Joseph Marples in Sheffield. This is a 6" (15cm ish) square made from blued steel and fitted with a rosewood handle. The handle is faced with brass and they are calibrated to BS 3322 (which just means they are very close to a perfect right angle.) The handle is

and have multiple sets - but these are now my favourite set

The blade swings out from the body of the knife easily once the button is pressed

but you can also choke the handle for delicate work

I would suggest sizing up one from your regular size

You will often see "V's" worn into the stone where knives and swords were sharpened over the years

The Workbox is the smallest cantilever design made by Trusco

Last year we got in contact with Cruz Custom Tools

I prefer exploring new areas and that means carrying a tool setup that can sort most issues

• reapply as often as necessary

This tool is designed to be pushed down alongside the weed and then the head cuts the root deep in the soil

As with all Sneeboer tools this weeding fork is much more robust and sturdy than most garden tools you find

The Opinel Garden Knife is an evolution of their standard pocket knife