Good Quality Square

[land_kel]

Just wondering what most are using as a "good quality square" which is often mentioned in video clips and by "how to" write up's.  Is a 6" aluminum or plastic square good enough or accurate enough? Is a $60.00 red solid 6" square the best way to go?

Comments

David

 

[PeterK]

Depends upon what you need to work on. My all time favorite is a Woodpeckers 18" triangle square. It has a lip on one side. Being triangular, it stays perfectly square. I use it to check cabinets, check my MFT rail, etc. probably my most used hand tool. I have the Woodpecker 6" triangle square as well as the 6" l type.

 

[Old School Carpenter]

As with most things, there are tools, and there are tools to check your tools with.
For framing/ most building projects a Alum. or plastic speed square will suffice, I prefer Alum.
For cabinetry/ millwork I use steel squares, framing, tri-square, etc.
For machine set-up, checking other squares, I use machinists squares.

Mike

 

[rrmccabe]

This is the best square I have seen and like the extra width on the actual cast part.

Lagesse Square

 

[GPowers]

Woodpeckers tools have some nice squares.

 

[jmarkflesher]

Everyone needs one good square and one good straight edge for set up of machinery. Otherwise you cannot tell if you're new miter saw has a flat table, a straight fence, cuts at 90 degrees and so on. After buying and sending back to three different companies I sprang for a Starrett 55-6. This was claimed accurate to .0001 over the entire 6 inches for square. It was. This is not needed but I feel .001 is. After $50.00, $75.00 and $110.00 squares not even being within .01 an empire $18.00 square sold by hd was dead on. That doesn't mean they all are but now I have the ability to check. MARK

 

[TinyTiger]

I use Starrett Combination Squares (12" and 6") and Incra Guaranteed Squares.  The 6" model fits really well in my shop apron.  I also have a 4" PEC Double Square for really tight areas.

 

[tallgrass]

I think when it comes to "precision" at some point you need to acquire references. Without them it is all guessing. It should be noted that an understanding of applied geometry that will allow you to test your measuring tools.

 

[panelchat]

you might look at PEC also, they seem to be a good deal and good enough quality for machinists to take seriously.

 

[Sean7a]

We have to fight to keep these in stock.  THey've got the reputation, the name, the craftsmanship, and yes, very square.
Woodpecker Square

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Can't go wrong with a woodpecker  [thumbs up]

 

[deepcreek]

I've got a Woodpecker 12" precision triangle in addition to a Brown & Sharpe try square set.

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

Woodpecker 1281..I don't know if its square,but it looks awesome! And comes with wall hanging case.

 

[GreenGA]

I have the 1281 and it's very accurate. I have three squares from Woodpecker and all are worth the money!

 

[sancho57]

Woodpeckers/Pinnacle (same mfg) I have the pinnacle

 

[jacko9]

I use a 12" Starrett Combination Square for general everyday marking.  I also have a 12" Starrett Machinist Square for checking calibration.

Recently, I purchased the Woodpeckers  18" and 26" framing squares for assembly and set up work.

Jack

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I still use some early Stanley steel, brass and wood one's.