Share your projects with us for a chance to win TrigJig gear every month! Simply tag us into your projects on social with the TrigJig tool you've made it with. Extra points for video entries! You'll find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Youtube.  Whether you use TrigJig Tools for bench and trim carpentry, site joinery, metal fabrication or any other project. Here in the TrigJig workshop, we take great pride in using  only the highest quality materials and processes to ensure we can guarantee the highest standard of workmanship for every product. So we lo ..read more

  Have you been looking at buying a TrigJig Micro Trim Square or Mini Rafter Square. Wondering what the key features are and the differences between these two, handy pocket squares? Here's a quick look at the similarities and differences between the MTS100 Micro Trim Square and RSA100 Mini Rafter Square to help you decide which to go for.   CNC machined from high quality T6 6082 aluminium. They are equally compact, precise and robust. Fitting neatly in the palm of your hand and easy to stow in pockets or tool belts. We originally launched the MTS 100 Micro Trim Square as an id ..read more

Recently, a customer of ours messaged us on Instagram. He was berating his Chinese-made combination squares because they kept breaking and he asked if we could step in and design something better. We don't generally make anything unless it's going to be innovative, so we had to take the time to really look at this project in depth. Combination squares have been made the same way, in that they are locked into position by a hook bolt, for over 100 years. Push not pull After testing various ideas, we thought; 'rather than pull the rule into position to lock it, why not push it? B ..read more

You may have been wondering, what's the difference between a small and large rafter square (aka speed square) and which is best for me? In this post we'll explain the different sizes of Rafter Squares, the main differences between them to help you choose the right one for you. Rafter / Speed Square Sizes Rafter squares typically come in 2 sizes - the highly popular 7 inch / 180mm and a larger 12 inch or 300mm version. Many tradespeople will opt for the smaller one of the two and find this is sufficient for most projects. This version such as our RSA180 ..read more

Quality Materials In this TrigJig talk post, we're looking at the next item on the list: Why we choose the Highest Quality Materials. One of the biggest challenges in making high quality hand tools is choosing the right raw materials. There is ALWAYS a tradeoff when it comes to this decision. The first thing we decided was that we should avoid using plastic as it nearly always feels naff and flimsy. Two things, that TrigJig Tools, are definitely not! That’s not to say plastic doesn’t have its place in tool manufacturing. Most power tools benefit greatly from the lightweight and shock ..read more

TrigJig by HICI Ltd are proud to announce that we have been successful in applying to use the ‘Made In Britain’ logo. TrigJig are committed to designing and manufacturing high-quality, British hand tool innovations. Having demonstrated that over 80% of our tool parts and components are made in Great Britain the company has been granted use of the Made in Britain logo. Joining a growing community of manufacturers who are proud to present their British made products to the rest of the world. We are extremely proud to be able to say that the majority of our tool parts are designed, manufactured ..read more