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   Jeff_J._Buck | Feb 25, 2002 07:23am | #1

   *
   Framing square... for checking...
   speed square... for cut lines.....
   3-4-5 A Square....for layout....
   and my little 6" combo square for precise checks/lines/layout....and for setting up blades/fences/etc. When doing anything custom...the little guy never leavs my side.

   Looking into a good tri square for even more precise saw setting. Jeff

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   Phill_Giles | Feb 25, 2002 09:57am | #2

   *Framing square, speed square, 8" and 12" classic try-squares, a combination, and, 4" and 8" engineer's squares.

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   Thomas_Moen | Feb 25, 2002 10:06am | #3

   *Ohh yeahhh, that 6" combo is schweet! Love it.

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   lonecat | Feb 25, 2002 11:16am | #4

   *Cut off piece of 1X.

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   Mr.T | Feb 25, 2002 02:52pm | #5

   *I don't use a square much in finish work except to check an opening for square.Your saw will do all the squaring for you, you just need to get the length right, and this usually doesn't involve a tape!Stanley makes a big folding square that is 45o on the diagonal. I find this much more useful than a 3-4-5 would be.A combination square is alot more versatile at than finish stage than a speed square.T

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   Ron_Teti | Feb 25, 2002 05:53pm | #6

   *I also use a bevel T square

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   ken_hill | Feb 25, 2002 11:05pm | #7

   *Add a 12" speed square..........Yes, absolutely a 6" combo, use often to set reveals. If you go to buy a combo, make sure to get one with etched markings rather than painted so the marks won't wear off; also a dark blade w/light markings so you can see 'em clearly. A lot of you breaktimers are 40+ so I know the eyes are getting challenged! -Ken

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   Gunner_1750 | Feb 26, 2002 03:03am | #8

   *Combo square, and a home made reveal gauge.

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   tknight_ | Feb 28, 2002 10:25am | #9

   *Ron, are you referring to a sliding T bevel?Carpenters square, speed square,drywall square

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   Pat_Warner | Feb 28, 2002 05:21pm | #10

   *Hand made double ended job.

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   Ron_Teti | Feb 28, 2002 06:03pm | #11

   *tknight,Yep That I be. I find it very useful as well as a good tri square in finish work. I like the 2" and 4" machinist (tri square) and a 6" scale for shop work.

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   tknight_ | Feb 28, 2002 07:41pm | #12

   *Ron, I also carry a T bevel. A nice antique rosewood and brass one from my inlaws antique store. I cant believe how many guys have no clue what one is!

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   ken_hill | Feb 28, 2002 10:53pm | #13

   *Hi, Ron! -Sorry to be such a stickler for being correct. It's called a 'try' square. Nothing 'three' about it. :o) -Ken

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    Bucksnort_Billy | Mar 01, 2002 05:45am | #14

    *What's a combo square? If it's accurate I need one. I use an adjustable 6" square for reveals, a 4" machinst square for making sure things are right, speed square for saw guide and scribing off stuff 1 1/2" n bigger, and an adjustable bevel for wacked out f. Framing square for stair stringers and bookcases, or other cabinetry (I've got a real old, thick and accurate one). Got a 6 and 12" machinist square for machinine set ups and other strange things. I've also got a box of alleged wanna besquare layout things that didn't quite cut it. Anybody interested? Squangle?

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    Phill_Giles | Mar 01, 2002 06:09am | #15

    *Combination square, fully dressed http://www.lsstarrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?groupid=328

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    ken_hill | Mar 01, 2002 06:24am | #16

    *Phil- Exactly, fully clothed. Machinists get to have the two extra toys! Can't do much better than Starrett. :o) -Ken

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    Tim_Kline | Mar 01, 2002 08:24am | #17

    *Starrett 12" combination square. Only $65 !!! What the hell, I got it for my birthday.

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    Ron_Teti | Mar 01, 2002 06:22pm | #18

    *ken,ttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeee ( thats me given ya the rasberry with my tongue sticking out) :)tknight,yea mine isnt as nice as yours just a old stanley but when ya got odd angles to miter theres nuttin better

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    Tim_Kline | Mar 02, 2002 07:09am | #19

    *Son of a B !While I just got the Starrett, I've also been using my old Stanley. You can't just throw the old goodies out, right ? That is until I discovered that someone closed the gangbox lid on it last night. I'm pissed.I wonder if Stan could use this for one of those curvy stairs...........