Irwin Tools Combination Square Measure Tool: 12" $11 or 6" $8
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I have the 12" version. It's straight as far as I can tell. The ends could be cut smoother, but these aren't meant for super professionals. They should be good enough for a lot of people.
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PEC and Empire squares have worse ratings than the Irwin.
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If you're using a combination square for woodworking, I'd highly recommend spending more. I know this is really cheap, but a good square is the place to spend your money. Easily half of woodworking...
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This is kinda eye opening. I figured speed squares were so simple that spending more was unnecessary, but it seems like there really is benefit to more expensive ones.
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lol, Irwin is the only brand that makes combination square. you need to get out more . . .
i have some Irwin tools, talking about "crappy quality" tools . . . lol
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I just bought a Triangle Ruler from Dollar Tree .........
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I am not going to disagree with those that suggest getting the best measuring tools that you can afford. The ability to accurately mark and measure is the most important thing that you can do when...
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When I framed houses we all carried Swanson speed squares, inexpensive and they do what they're supposed to
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Are these stamped like the harbor freight ones? I bought a bunch of them thinking I was being slick (no pun), but I'm tired of them. They don't stay in place after tightening and the edges aren't...
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I came here to say this same thing. The Swanson Speed Square is incredibly useful, and it's just overall a better deal. I actually bought this combo pack just the other day for my girlfriend...
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I would recommend any of these squares as well. They are "good enough for the average diy'er", the reason I say this is the expensive high precision tools will get you the mark to the thousanths, but...
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$4.99 HF everyday price
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heck yeah. i dont know my ass from a hole in the ground, when were talking about woodworking, but i see those protractors all over the place. imma scoop that up
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Try again. Harbor Freight doesn't sell Irwin and what they do sell is really crappy quality and it's not $4.99
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It fails at the most important aspect of being a square, it's not square. Get a HF one if you want cheap almost square square.
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Any of these less expensive ones are going to need a bit of adjustment, but it doesn't have to be that difficult. They're designed specifically for this, with 1/2" landings within the square where...
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For a good square that doesn't come with Starrett prices, look to iGaging. Stumpy Nubs did a YT video on various combination squares and concluded that iGaging is high quality.
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I owned a window and door company. I always bought stainless squares for myself and my guys. Being stainless, the ruler lasts forever. They are usually smooth and durable enough. Be sure to check and...
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I have this and I will not recommend it. They are pretty bad quality for woodworking. I will spend a little more and get PEC blemished or even Empire.
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I second that, I have an empire and a Irwin, and the Empire is my go to choice. I dont like the Irwin ends and the Empire is better quality in my opinion.
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Can you recommend a brand or three?
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I've had good luck with PEC brand combination squares. Highly accurate and durable.
This site is popular among wood working forum. Some blemishes but you pay a quarter of price of new
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Yeah, same as Craftsman. Irwin is great if you wait for a good deal price. I have some Irwin wire cutters that work well, but I got those years ago.
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SD loves its junk, as long as it's cheap junk. I mean look at the picture, you can literally see the burrs on the edges. The Harbor Freight 6" combo square is
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Maybe things have changed, but the Harbor Freight aluminum speed square I bought several years ago was complete garbage. It's probably half the thickness of a good aluminum square, is typically bent...
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Here to agree with those who say this isn’t good. I had this and returned it because it wasn’t square. There is a lot of tolerance in the groove that holds the ruler, so even after you tighten the...
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This can be adjusted. The rule bears against two small aluminum surfaces inside the square head. I use the corner of the rule to scrape metal away until square, checking against my Starrett squares....
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Please stop confusing us with facts.
We need ones that have “Milwaukee” written on them, with some red paint.
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I still have the first speed square that I bought. In 1990. Spent that summer framing houses and buying baseball cards. That speed square is probably worth more than the 1989 Upper Deck set. And the...
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repped. thanks OP. lost my empire one and was too cheap to buy another one. I personally like Irwin tools, except I have noticed they’ve gone down in quality.
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I bought the 12" a month ago and returned it. It wasn't even close to square.
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$6.75 made in the USA Johnson Level & Tool 400EM-S 12-Inch Metal Combination Square https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5O9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QNF.Eb1Z2GDJK
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Well said and I absolutely agree. One word of caution though, in most (if not all) of the video on Youtube on truing up the combination squares, they all fail to mention that, the first and foremost...
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am confused by the high rating. these 12' square tools should be cheap and if you have to buy from amazon; amazon's johnson level is under $7? regularly, is this really worth $3 more?
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I don't want to crap all over the OPs deal, since it is a lower price, but I've been really disappointed with the quality of the Irwin measuring instruments I've bought recently. Even the Empire...
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$3 more gets you a speed square as well
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SOVRPXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_19w.Eb4E55V2P
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I recently bought some Incra measuring products and won't be buying cheap measuring tools like this again. The extra cost is worth it compared to the headaches of things not going together...
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I have an empire 12" one and use it for construction. No complaints, good quality and solid.
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If you're shopping squares in this price range, these are square enough for your needs. I picked both sizes up because I'm good with these being in the close ballpark and needed a trunk set. If you...
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Amazon has Irwin Tools Combination Carpentry Square Measure Tool on sale listed below. Shipping is free with Prime or if you spend $25 or more. Thanks gjsneptune & All4theglory
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