UFS-069 Try Square & Corner Clamp Assembly Combo 02

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This project was sparked by two inspirations. The "Serious Clamp It Square" by J-Max is truly impressive. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1306832 This thing is incredibly stiff, making it perfect for clamping tasks. Its large size and robust feel when held in your hands are a testament to its strength. It requires an hour's worth of printing time and uses up plenty of filament, but the end result is well worth it – this is indeed a serious tool. I later came across a page featuring several "Pocket Tools." https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4395235 These designs were nice and reminded me of J-Max’s style, particularly the try square. This sparked an idea in my mind - I could create a nicer try square using the "Serious Clamp" as a basis. After spending several hours designing and fine-tuning with Blender, I had finally created the Try Square & Corner Clamp Assembly Combo. It is remarkably thick, allowing the edge of a skill saw to glide effortlessly against it. In comparison to my cheap commercial square, this design puts it to shame. If you need more inspiration, take a look at this commercial corner clamp from Rockler: https://www.rockler.com/mini-clamp-it-assembly-square You'll notice they're using a similar thick, blocky design. Instead of slotted holes, they opted for multiple pockets to position the clamp. Each design has its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on your building style – it's up to you to decide what works best.