Shane Jimerfield Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I don't use these things much, but it would be nice to have to check for square on large boards. I really don't want to spend $150 for one of those fancy red Woodpeckers. Any recommendations for an accurate option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I think your best option would be a drafting T-Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Steve posted this in a http://store.harryepstein.com/c/ProductsEngineering.html This is a page full of high quality squares and rulers for some great prices. They are mostly slight blemish seconds that are still accurate. I have gotten (2) 24" blades, (2) 12" combination squares ,a 6" combo square and a 6" double square from them. They even sell parts,eventually the nut and hook screw does wear out. I compared the quality and accuracy to my Starrett blades under high magnification and could find no difference. For woodworking they are more accurate than what you need. No T-Squares and only up to 24"...but prices are amazing and Steve's recommendations are generally worthwhile. =p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 For wide stuff use the 345 rule. For narrower use a piece of mdf to set the miter gauge on your table saw. When you get it perfect dill a hole in it and hang it on the wall. You killed two birds with one stone and your wallet stays fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 search amazon or Lee valley for their options.i got my Woodpeckers for 120 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Go to the local home center and do a flip-flop check on a few of the drywall T-squares until you find one that is satisfactory. If it is too long, buy a hacksaw while you are there.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Johnson-48-in-Aluminum-Drywall-T-Square-JTS48/100353817 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have a 24" blade for my Starrett 12" combo square head. If it's wider than that, I can add butt a longer straight edge against the blade, measure 3-4-5 geometry, or check both corners for square and compare diagonals. Remember... If a 30" wide board is square for 24", and the cut edge is straight, it's square the rest of the way. Even if you're off by 1/32" over 30", you're probably square enough... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Agreed, Barry. I use my 24" square for marking more than anything else. A 12" combo is good enough to check for square in most cases, even if you're checking an 8' long part connected to a 5' long part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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