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Pros & Cons

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Pros

It has a nicely machined cast iron head and satin stainless rule that is easy to read. The track where the rule rides on inside the head has a lip at either end.

The blade locks down firmly but there is a very slight roughness as you slide the blade thru the head. The square and center finder are machined very well. My only complaint is that when you take the blade out, the knurled nut, spring and keeper for t...  Read More



Cons

The 'cheapskate' ends up paying way more for his goods than a wise one. I have much cheaper combo squares that have taken some * and still are working fine. A square isn't worth a darn if it ain't square.

First, the rule is very hard to read. Secondly, the locking mechanism is not very fluid. When you tighten it harder so the rule can't slip using your fingers, it's then impossible to undo with your fingers.

Casting is bad. It’s about 90deg but definitely not within 5 thou. This gauge is a piece of *. It's only a decent square if you leave the blade out both sides of the handle.

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Highlights

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Quality


I was beyond impressed with the quality and easy to read precise markings on the ruler


Very impressed of the quality for the price


Maybe iffy quality control but fantastic customer service


There is little quality off the shelf nowadays

Price


Years ago i purchase a very cost effective combo square

Packaging/appearance


The lock knob is hard to loosen even after applying some lubricant

Competitiveness


This is the third igaging product i have purchased


In general i find that their tool are comparable to highend tools in quality but more costeffective


Maybe those people should stick to the hundred dollar squares theyre used to and quit whining about a tool that does just as we...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    square, accurate, quality, good and little.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 785 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 2 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The protractor and centerfinder were deadon but the square was off


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Maybe iffy quality control but fantastic customer service


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Even the ruler has embedded markings


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its not printed on the surface like cheap crap is


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I’m getting reach to buy the 6” version


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Adusting the square and locking mechanism iare not as precise as they could be


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It was pretty close to square when i got it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Any advice from the manufacturer would be welcome

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