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03-05-2010 12:31 AM |
I’m interested in buying a Starrett combination square but don’t understand the difference in the head material as to performance and use for general woodworking. Does it matter? -- Tom, New London, NH |
5 replies so far
#1 posted 03-05-2010 12:33 AM |
Starrett don’t make no junk. -- bill@magraphics.us |
#2 posted 03-05-2010 01:11 AM |
I don’t think it matters greatly for woodworkers.. Forged items are less brittle than cast items. Hardened items are, well, harder but more brittle. I have a Starrett combo square that has seen years of use in a machine shop and is still dead solid square. -- Lee in Phoenix |
#3 posted 03-05-2010 01:59 AM |
I would also get the “satin” finish on the rule. It makes a huge difference in how easy it is to read the rule. It does not reflect the light, which is great especially if you are outside! -- J. KUGEL Kirkland, WA |
#4 posted 03-05-2010 02:32 AM |
I’m from the “doesn’t really matter to a woodworker” school of thought. Starrett is a great tool. -- The older I get the faster I was. |
#5 posted 03-05-2010 04:53 AM |
I have 2 Starrett squares, a 4” and a 12” combo. I have 3 other engineer’s squares, but I always grab these two. I agree with the satin finish recommendation. Starret’s also have a life time guarantee. I believe that’s for the life of the tool, which should be considerably longer than mine. They aren’t cheap, but this is a case where you are getting what you pay for. -- Glen |
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