Combination Squares
We have offered combination squares in the past, but due to their generally poor quality, we stopped stocking them, and have not carried them for quite a while.
Now we are happy to be able to offer the world’s best. It is made by STARRETT, in Athol, Massachusetts, USA. In the December, 2002 issue of Fine Woodworking, many combination squares were tested and reviewed. Of its type, the STARRETT was deemed to be "the best tool on the market", and the brand has long been thought to be the "gold standard" when it comes to squares and rules.
The hardened and tempered steel ruler is machine marked. The graduations are deeply etched and easy to read. On one side of the ruler, the graduations in 1 mm and 1/2 mm run from left to right, and on the other the same scale runs from right to left. It comes with regular finish.
STARRETT offers the square head and centred head made of cast iron or of forged and hardened steel. Our regular package features the quality option: forged and hardened steel, so you get the best available. The round protractor head is made of cast iron and is reversible.
Very useful accessories included in the package are the the hardened-steel scriber and the spirit levels included in the square and protractor heads.
We also offer an economy-grade combination square. This is a relatively inexpensive square, but one that you can trust, as with all other STARRETT tools. The blade is only 150 mm long, the fence is made of cast iron, and the scriber and spirit level are not included.
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Take the time to also have a look at the STARRETT Double Squares and the STARRETT steel rules!
STARRETT quality has its price, however. If you find this price too far outside your budget for a combination square, then another possibility is this Taiwan-made combination square in aluminium. It is not near as accurate, well made, or stable as the STARRETT models, but it offers honest quality for the price.
with one head: square head 90°/45°
Forged and hardened steel
Handy spirit level and hardened scriber included
Blade 300 x 25 x 2.3 mm
STARRETT-nr.: 33MH-300
Graduations:
1. side: mm und 1/2 mm from left to right
2. side: mm und 1/2 mm from right to left
Order nr. 306420
Price € 86.70
with two heads:
1. square head 90°/45°
2. center head
Forged and hardened steel
Handy spirit level and hardened scriber included
Blade 300 x 25 x 2.3 mm
STARRETT-nr.: 33MHC-300
Graduations:
1. side: mm und 1/2 mm from left to right
2. side: mm und 1/2 mm from right to left
Order nr. 306421
Price € 135.00
with three heads:
1. square head 90°/45°
2. center head
3. protractor head
Forged and hardened steel (except center head)
Handy spirit level and hardened scriber included
Blade 300 x 25 x 2.3 mm
STARRETT-nr.: 434M-300
Graduations::
1. side: mm und 1/2 mm from left to right
2. side: mm und 1/2 mm from right to left
Order nr. 306422
Price € 240.00
with one head: square head 90°/45°
Head made of cast iron
Level and scriber NOT included
Blade 150 x 19 x 2.3 mm
STARRETT-nr.: 10MH-150
Graduations:
1. side: mm und 1/2 mm from left to right
2. side: mm und 1/2 mm from right to left
Order nr. 306425
Price € 39.50
with three heads:
1. square/miter head 90°/45° Detail
2. center head Detail
3. protractor head Detail
Spirit level included in square/miter head and protractor head, scriber included in square/miter head
Aluminium rule
Screws made of brass
Graduation:
1st side: mm and inch (1/32) to read from left to right
2nd side: mm and inch (1/16) to read from left to right
This combination square is made of Aluminium (the ruler also) and so is not at all as durable or stable as the hardened-steel tools above. In comparison to the Starrett models, the adjustment screws are also not captive, can easily be lost, and there are no spares available. On the other hand, with careful handling, the square offers good value for the price and will prove a versatile, accurate and useful tool. Made in Taiwan.
Order nr. 300165
Price € 24,50
