Product Review: Clover No-Hassle Triangles Gauge

I think I might be one of the few out there that doesn't vocally hate making half square triangles.  Actually, when I am sewing for fun or want something that is instant gratification, I tend to lean towards half square triangles.  And I do them both ways; the "cut square in half diagonally and sew it' way, and the "take two squares right sides together, draw a line corner to corner and sew on either side of the line" way.  Both methods have their purpose and place.  But damn it if I can ever remember what size to cut the original square to to yield the HST that I need.

So there's this.

Specs

• Plastic with movable gauge piece
• Cost: About $15

Pros

• Clear labels make knowing which pieces you need to yield what size HST easy
• The gauge make it it very easy to differentiate square sizes - it clicks in place so there is no confusing what you need
• The gauge itself is a really good double check to make sure your squares are indeed cut accurately

Cons

• This is a one-trick pony.  It isn't a ruler, so can't double for cutting.  All you can really use it for is stenciling in the center line down the block
• Block sizes are limited to 2.5"-7.5"
• There is no no-slip on the back, so it is prone to slipping if you're in a groove and not being mindful

Conclusion

★★☆☆☆

So.  The block measurements are cool!  But...the tracing is all this tool is good for.  To be honest, I use my 1.5" x 12.5" ruler, and I have the block thinger taped to the wall by my cutting table already (thank you Pinterest!).  So, I probably wouldn't get much mileage out of this personally, hence 2 stars, but someone else might find it extra handy!