Cygnus A Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Does anyone see what is wrong with this picture? So to remedy this I went searching for new squares and I scored a deal at a pawn shop (via ebay). A brand new Starrett combination square set for $180. These are the more expensive forged ones that typical sell for $280. Lucky day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown craftsman Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 That's a nice square looks like your well on your way to find out what's square and what's not. Aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Speed squares are great for construction but, aren't accurate enough for furniture building! Nice new square! They make awesome stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have a startett set as well. It's awesome. Enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus A Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, TIODS said: Speed squares are great for construction but, aren't accurate enough for furniture building! Nice new square! They make awesome stuff! The speed square wasn't the problem. It was my old combination square. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I've got a 40+"year old Starrett set like that and it's still accurate. 24" blade alone was $100 back then. If you can't afford Starrett quality & price take a look at Harry Epstein for PEC squares (Products Engineering Corp.) They sell cosmetic seconds. Still very accurate but slight imperfections, mostly tiny gaps in the black infill of the engraved measurements, at least that's all I could ever find. https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/12-4-pc-combination-square-16r-usa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Nice score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 hours ago, wdwerker said: I've got a 40+"year old Starrett set like that and it's still accurate. 24" blade alone was $100 back then. If you can't afford Starrett quality & price take a look at Harry Epstein for PEC squares (Products Engineering Corp.) They sell cosmetic seconds. Still very accurate but slight imperfections, mostly tiny gaps in the black infill of the engraved measurements, at least that's all I could ever find. https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/12-4-pc-combination-square-16r-usa.html +1 The only thing I have been able to find on my 3 PEC squares is the intentionally scratched out the "PEC" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Chet said: +1 The only thing I have been able to find on my 3 PEC squares is the intentionally scratched out the "PEC" Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I've got a 12" Starrett combo - it's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 That's a nice set. But yeah...in the future check out Harry's for squares. I actually sold my Starrett and bought a whole pile of PECs from Harry after Steve turned me on to him years ago. It's like the absolute best value in all of woodworking, for reals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeset202 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Starrett is the Festool of measuring devices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 It's hard to have too many different sized squares. The little double squares they have at Epstein are very reasonably priced. I got several of the combination square screw/lock/nut replacements to have on hand. Over the years I've worn a few out and then they slip. I just looked and they only have a few PEC tools that are "blemish " right now. So y'all might have gotten the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 The only PEC square I've ever had issues with was the one I bought from Lee Valley. It's square but the locking mechanism is sticky. Every one of Harry's squares have been perfect. And I have a pile of 'em. I have several of the 4" doubles and I use them about 90% of the time I reach for a square. Love those little guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, Eric. said: The only PEC square I've ever had issues with was the one I bought from Lee Valley. It's square but the locking mechanism is sticky. Every one of Harry's squares have been perfect. And I have a pile of 'em. I have several of the 4" doubles and I use them about 90% of the time I reach for a square. Love those little guys. I have a Lee Valley 4" square and it's my go to as well - awesome size for furniture making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 That's a nice Starrett square. I picked up one like your a couple years back on eBay as well and love it. I don't remember what Starrett calls the rule, but I've got 32/64 on one site and 50ths/100ths on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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