Ladies and Germs,
I believe every "precision" square I've bought is not precise and I'd love some input on where to go and look.
I've bought everything from Kinex 875/0 (2 piece) to PEC, Bridge City (own all 3 of their expensive squares), INCRA Precision Square, Woodraphic (Made in Korea), etc.
I'm sick and tired of spending $$$$, or $.. on "precision" squares that I can't tell if they are precise, since none of my squares seem to be 99% - 100% accurate. Sure, I could draw the line down the square, then flip the square over, test.. but that doesn't seem to be "accurate" enough for me.. It might be 99.8% accurate.. but I am @nal and over overanalize my accuracy of tools as well as projects and when my cuts\tools are 99% accurate... (close but no cigar) I get frustrated\angry and want to throw woodworking to the side and never look back.
I'd love to have a square that I 100% know is 100% accurate/square, but who knows anymore. :\
I'd love a nice 100% accurate reference square, so I can set my other squares to it, so I can have all of my squares square.. but not sure where to look.
From my research... I've come to the understanding that WP are pretty good, but not "the best" and not 100% accurate. I didn't want to buy one of their SS squares and fall into the same pit that I've already fallen into.. numerous times over... so I've possibly decided on one of Starretts SS Square. It's a little pricey, but it is SS and, from what I've read, extremely accurate. Yes\No?
It IS $180, on Starrett's site, but if it is worth it... AND 100% accurate, I could most likely set my 4", 6", 8" Bridge City squares to it as well as tell if my PEC & Kinex are good for the garbage can or what. I also have a 12" T-Square & 24" T-Square, so hoping I could set those to 100% accuracy (99.99% would be acceptable ), too.. with whatever precision square I end up with.
Is Starrett worth that hard look, and $$$$, or should I look elsewhere?
If Starrett is worth the hard look & $$$$, where should I buy one (any specific website)?
Is this version of Starrett the "best" (2 piece?).. or do they make a solid 1 piece that might be a better choice?
I came across their Master Precision square, but I think that is way too much $$ and no way in h3ll I could justify the $$$$$$$ or owning that tool.
Thank you in advance.. and if you have any questions that would help you to better point me in the best direction... please feel free to ask.
Rory
I believe every "precision" square I've bought is not precise and I'd love some input on where to go and look.
I've bought everything from Kinex 875/0 (2 piece) to PEC, Bridge City (own all 3 of their expensive squares), INCRA Precision Square, Woodraphic (Made in Korea), etc.
I'm sick and tired of spending $$$$, or $.. on "precision" squares that I can't tell if they are precise, since none of my squares seem to be 99% - 100% accurate. Sure, I could draw the line down the square, then flip the square over, test.. but that doesn't seem to be "accurate" enough for me.. It might be 99.8% accurate.. but I am @nal and over overanalize my accuracy of tools as well as projects and when my cuts\tools are 99% accurate... (close but no cigar) I get frustrated\angry and want to throw woodworking to the side and never look back.
I'd love to have a square that I 100% know is 100% accurate/square, but who knows anymore. :\
I'd love a nice 100% accurate reference square, so I can set my other squares to it, so I can have all of my squares square.. but not sure where to look.
From my research... I've come to the understanding that WP are pretty good, but not "the best" and not 100% accurate. I didn't want to buy one of their SS squares and fall into the same pit that I've already fallen into.. numerous times over... so I've possibly decided on one of Starretts SS Square. It's a little pricey, but it is SS and, from what I've read, extremely accurate. Yes\No?
3020-6 Toolmakers Stainless Steel Square
The Starrett 3020 Toolmakers Stainless Steel Square is high quality, is not graduated and offers squareness accuracy to 0.005mm (.0002" ) for every 150mm (6"). It features hardened, ground and lapped stainless steel construction on both the blade and the beam. The beam is machined at the inner...
www.starrett.com
It IS $180, on Starrett's site, but if it is worth it... AND 100% accurate, I could most likely set my 4", 6", 8" Bridge City squares to it as well as tell if my PEC & Kinex are good for the garbage can or what. I also have a 12" T-Square & 24" T-Square, so hoping I could set those to 100% accuracy (99.99% would be acceptable ), too.. with whatever precision square I end up with.
Is Starrett worth that hard look, and $$$$, or should I look elsewhere?
If Starrett is worth the hard look & $$$$, where should I buy one (any specific website)?
Is this version of Starrett the "best" (2 piece?).. or do they make a solid 1 piece that might be a better choice?
I came across their Master Precision square, but I think that is way too much $$ and no way in h3ll I could justify the $$$$$$$ or owning that tool.
Thank you in advance.. and if you have any questions that would help you to better point me in the best direction... please feel free to ask.
Rory