The first touch of rosewood on this plumb rule wooden Masonic working tool feels quietly serious, like something that belongs on a proper officer’s pedestal rather than in a novelty drawer. At about seven inches tall it sits comfortably in the hand, substantial without feeling clumsy. For a brother who has only seen plastic props, a solid wooden Masonic plumb rule working tool changes the whole tone of the Work.

I have seen plenty of lodge regalia that looked fine from twenty feet away and disappointing up close; this plumb rule wooden Masonic working tool does not fall into that trap. The rosewood carries a gentle depth of color that softens under lamplight, and the proportions stay true to the traditional silhouette. A lodge that invests in a single well made wooden Masonic plumb rule working tool like this tends to treat it with more care in every degree.