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Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
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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