Tim,I checked out the Harry Epstein site. Those are more my budget.
I'll research the ones Mike listed.
Thanks guys!
I'll do that Mike. I'll pm youTim,
You are welcome to come see what I have and compare the quality of real tools to the tool like objects being pushed today.
A cheap square can cost you more in wasted wood on one project than the difference in price from a quality tool. I have trashed several bargain squares over the years. Do you feel lucky?Other than Starrett, only because they are out of my budget, what are some recommends for 4" and 6" combination squares? I have a 12" and 18" from doing more framing type work. Looking for something smaller for more detailed work
Charlie, no doubt. In a lot of things, I often subscribe to the "Buy once. Cry once." theory.A cheap square can cost you more in wasted wood on one project than the difference in price from a quality tool. I have trashed several bargain squares over the years. Do you feel lucky?
The PEC 6" is perfect for woodworking because it is plenty accurate and cheap enough that a damaging trip off the bench won't put you out that much for a replacement if need be.. That's the brand I use for woodworking although I have two Starretts and a Brown and Sharp for machine shop work. I've also got a cheapie empire in the wood turning area and have found that it is equally and annoyingly as accurate as my other squares.Will a $30 PEC be as square and accurate as a $150 Starrett? Will it be sufficient for occasional use?
That's an excellent point when considering a second hand squares. Often there's only a little ding in the track that knocks things out of whack.A cheap (or any) combo square can be fine adjusted by filing the little nibs the ruler runs on. Be careful - easy to overdo it. Start with a real cheap aluminum one for practice.