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  1. 15th July 2011, 02:33 PM #1
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    Default Where to get quality squares.

    More a general question then Woodwork specific one but where do people (From Melbourne) go to buy squares that are, well ,square.

    I had a big purging of my tools today and by trial and error and lots of curseing ended up tossing out 2 of my squares as they failed to meet the tolerance of the others I have.

    3 squares should be enough in most cases but I'd like to get one good very short/small one and likewise in a longer/larger one as my remaining 3 are all about the same size.

    Digressing slightly but along the same lines how about good steel rules in metric and imperial. Again I've got a couple in stainless in a matt finish which is very easy to read, all the ones I see in the stores now are too reflective.

    They way I cut along a line I need all the help I can get.
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  3. 15th July 2011, 02:49 PM #2
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    I am not responsible for the drool shorting out your keyboard or the damage to the credit card
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    You can easily get a set of good engireering squares for around $50.

    Visit my website at www.myFineWoodWork.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat View Post
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    I am not responsible for the drool shorting out your keyboard or the damage to the credit card

    Strueth, you wern't kidding.
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    Yes but from where?


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    You can easily get a set of good engireering squares for around $50.

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    Groz Precision Engineering Square Set : CARBA-TEC

    Carba-Tec Engineer’s Squares : CARBA-TEC

    McJING Tools Online

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    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=Q644


    I got mine from Paddys market. They are just as good. Want me to get you a set?
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    Thanks for the links.
    No she'll be right I can get my own but thanks for the offer.



    Quote Originally Posted by Wongo View Post
    Groz Precision Engineering Square Set : CARBA-TEC

    Carba-Tec Engineer’s Squares : CARBA-TEC

    McJING Tools Online

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    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=Q644


    I got mine from Paddys market. They are just as good. Want me to get you a set?
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    I have a Nobex 200mm square that I picked up from Carbatec and a 300mm that I picked up from the working with wood show last year. It is foldable and so far this has been the one that I use the most.

    I also have one that is not so square and that is really for display.

    I also picked up the box of Groz engineers squares from Carbatec and find that I am using the smallest one the most. Not sure on the size.



    I should also add that the one that is not so square can be milled / modify but that is just a project to have a bit of fun.
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    Trust Wongo to be the sensible one.

    I have 1 of Chris' Double squares, Moore & Wright Engineer squares 4" & 6", AWR Multi-square and a couple Rafter angle squares.

    The first 3 are kept in a safe drawer, away from a knuckle headed klutz.
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  11. 15th July 2011, 08:55 PM #10
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    Default toledo rulers

    Hi there Mychael, I bought some toledo rulers early in the year. A 150, 300, 600 and 1 metre. Metric one side and imperial the other, thats Toledo Australia rulers. I got them from the people below.
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    Why would you toss them out, any square can be repaired
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    Try an Incra ruler, particuly for marking. Incra® Marking Rules (Metric) : CARBA-TEC
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    I would recommend you have a look at the Colen Clenton squares. He makes them in a variety of sizes. They are true works of art, and are fully re-calibratable if they ever get knocked out of square. On top of that, Colen is a true gentleman, and is a delight to deal with. You will find him by googling, or he is usually in person at the Working with Wood show later in the year. He shares a website with HNT Gordon, the planemaker.
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    The Carbatec one piece (ie they cant get knocked out of square ever) small aluminium engineers squares are wonderful for tool setups.
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    I would give Professional Woodworkers Supplies a try.

    here and here.

    Quality products from Woodpeckers and great service to boot.
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