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Re: Starrett Combination Square - TucsonLawrence - 04-01-2016
Timberwolf said:
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Are these squares really as good as their name states?
None better....
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+1
Lawrence
Re: Starrett Combination Square - MarkSingleton - 04-01-2016
Buy quality and cry once— buy cheap and cry forever
Always true.
Starrett is worth the cost.
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Downwindtracker2 - 04-01-2016
When I had to buy a combination set for work, I went with Mitutoyo. I, along with others consider Mitutoyo to be of higher quality. And they were $20 cheaper. For a chromed blade, it was an extra cost option on the Starrett. Starretts had steel heads as an option. When I changed jobs, the requirements weren't as strict, so I bought a Chinese set and took the good Mitutoyo home. That was 25 years ago and the Chinese one was good.
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Strokes77 - 04-01-2016
I was lucky enough to have the gumption to close my eyes and hit "Submit Order" about a year ago...
Thankfully, I am now set for life.
Re: Starrett Combination Square - AHill - 04-01-2016
Starrett is the best. There are two grades of heads for Starrett combination squares. One is cast iron, and the other is forged steel. Doesn't make a hill of a beans difference in accuracy, but the steel ones will take more abuse and they cost more. Or, you could just take care of your tools. Also, get the satin finished ruler. Easier to read since it doesn't reflect
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Axehandle - 04-01-2016
Some notable brands besides Starrett you can acquire vintage are Brown and Sharp, Lufkin, Union, Athol (Starrett bought them out). Don't dismiss any vintage tool with these names on them.
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Timberwolf - 04-01-2016
+1
And don't forget Mitutoyo..I put them in the same class and it's the one I use most..
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Bibliophile 13 - 04-01-2016
Can't go wrong with a Starrett, but if you're just a little too price-sensitive* for it, then the PECs are sold under several store-brands, including Lee Valley. They work fine.
*a.k.a. "cheapskate"
Re: Starrett Combination Square - Aram - 04-01-2016
Another recommendation for the closeout items at
Harry Epstein.
I bought some double squares from them at a substantial discount, nothing wrong with them except cosmetic issues. They work great and are dead square. I just browsed and they are trying to get rid of some combo squares.
Re: Starrett Combination Square - KSMike - 04-01-2016
Are these squares really as good as their name states?
Yes. They're all I've used for 30 years. I prefer the hardened steel heads, they seem a tad more rust resistant.