Combination Squares consist of a photo-engraved, hardened and tempered steel rule (or blade) on which is mounted an adjustable square head. As the name indicates, combination squares can be used for many different purposes - a complete substitue for a whole set of common sold try squares, a 45 degree miter, depth gage, a height gage, a marking or scribing gage, a level, a plumb and by withdrawing the blade it can also be used as a precision rule.