"BobS" wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in message
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How do the Groz engineer's squares measure up for setting up a TS, BS,
etc?
Rockler has them (set of 3) on sale for $29.99 instead of $39.99.
I think the squares may also come in handy when installing a vise on my
workbench to be (so I
need a larget one for that?).

A good graduated combination square would be useful too, no?
If the engineers squares above were graduated I'd probably use them so
much
for general tasks that I'd end up messing them up/dropping them...

At this point, I don't even have a good steel rule. Some of you have
seen
me around here long enough to know I am a beginner. What should I be
collecting along these
lines?

Thanks,
Bill


Bill,

While the engineers squares at this price point are somewhat accurate,
save your money and get a Starrett Try Square (~$75) and build a nice box
for it. It is accurate enough (2 thou / 12") for anything you'll align in
your shop or want to measure. It will also last you a lifetime and be a
great tool to give to your grandson/daughter one of these days. (that's
when the wheels on the walker are worn flat...;-)

Bob S.


Thank you, Bob S.
I assume you mean "Reliable Try-Square, No. 61" (which is 6" in length).
Getting-by with one would be just getting by, no?

Starrett sure has a dizzying arrays of fine products (starret.com), and I
thank
you for introducing me to them. However, in view of the "big picture" I
think I may
be wise to buy the Groz squares (or similar) and put the leftover $ towards
one of many
other tools that I need. Well, who knows, maybe I'll find one on sale! : )

Bill