On May 11, 4:07*pm, "J. Clarke" wrote:
Chris Friesen wrote:
Jim In FL wrote:
I've been debating purchasing a 12" Machinist's Square. Would be
awfully nice to be able to quickly verify some of my tool setups by
checking, let's say for example, a 12" plus crosscut off my sled or
sliding miter. *Or verifying, with some exactness (is that a word ?)
that a cabinet side is really square with the bottom.

Pay $5 for a large Staedtler plastic drafting triangle. Very accurate,
quite inexpensive.

Excellent thought.

Personally, I bought a 12" Starrett combination square when I was
starting out and haven't regretted it a bit. You can trust it to be
accurate, can take pride in a nice tool, and can be sure you'll use it
almost every time you're in the shop. IMO a good combo square is a
must have in a woodshop.

JP