My 2 cents.
In the interest of full disclosure, I don't like the name "Framing Square" for our 26" precision square either. Just didn't know what else to call it, not that other names weren't considered. No other good choice jumped out.
As for the Chappell Squares, I have two of them and think they're awesome...for their intended purpose.
We don't typically make comment about tools we're working on however in this case, it's appropriate. If what you're after is a good square for cabinetry, the currently available PSQ (26", 18", 660mm etc...) is the way to go. If you want a square for setting up your MFT, wait until 1/27. We engineered one very specific to that intended purpose. It isn't good for any traditional woodworking square application and won't suffice for building cabinetry or furniture but will perform exceptionally well for aligning your MFT and miter gauges. Plus it looks really cool.
As for the use of a thick blade tool for measuring, not my first choice either. But at least the marks are there if you need them. Thick blades are often more effective for physically referencing edges while thinner tools are better for measuring.
As for scale accuracy, we're not perfect but take pain staking steps to ensure the best possible graduation precision. We have a significant investment in equipment dedicated to engraving scales. But at the end of the day, if the operator isn't careful about how the parts loaded, the scale can be off. Our rule of thumb is no cumulative error greater than .010" by the time you get to the end of the scale, even our 49" rules. I've purchased a pile of very expensive rules and can assure you not one is perfect. The best one I have has an error of +.007"/-.003" and that ultra-precision 24" scale cost $100 and is way to delicate to be in a shop.
Beveling a square? We get that request often however it would render the tool functional from only one side.
Pencil scribe holes in the blade? Thinking about it. Would require lots of real estate because a duplicate set would have to be machined from each face because of blade thickness.
Sorry for the lengthy response, tried to answer most of the comments.
I hope the info helps. I don't check in on the FOG regularly but certainly will if anyone sends me an email. Thanks for reading.
Rich from Woodpeckers
In the interest of full disclosure, I don't like the name "Framing Square" for our 26" precision square either. Just didn't know what else to call it, not that other names weren't considered. No other good choice jumped out.
As for the Chappell Squares, I have two of them and think they're awesome...for their intended purpose.
We don't typically make comment about tools we're working on however in this case, it's appropriate. If what you're after is a good square for cabinetry, the currently available PSQ (26", 18", 660mm etc...) is the way to go. If you want a square for setting up your MFT, wait until 1/27. We engineered one very specific to that intended purpose. It isn't good for any traditional woodworking square application and won't suffice for building cabinetry or furniture but will perform exceptionally well for aligning your MFT and miter gauges. Plus it looks really cool.
As for the use of a thick blade tool for measuring, not my first choice either. But at least the marks are there if you need them. Thick blades are often more effective for physically referencing edges while thinner tools are better for measuring.
As for scale accuracy, we're not perfect but take pain staking steps to ensure the best possible graduation precision. We have a significant investment in equipment dedicated to engraving scales. But at the end of the day, if the operator isn't careful about how the parts loaded, the scale can be off. Our rule of thumb is no cumulative error greater than .010" by the time you get to the end of the scale, even our 49" rules. I've purchased a pile of very expensive rules and can assure you not one is perfect. The best one I have has an error of +.007"/-.003" and that ultra-precision 24" scale cost $100 and is way to delicate to be in a shop.
Beveling a square? We get that request often however it would render the tool functional from only one side.
Pencil scribe holes in the blade? Thinking about it. Would require lots of real estate because a duplicate set would have to be machined from each face because of blade thickness.
Sorry for the lengthy response, tried to answer most of the comments.
I hope the info helps. I don't check in on the FOG regularly but certainly will if anyone sends me an email. Thanks for reading.
Rich from Woodpeckers
