Anybody Use A Small T-Square?
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Nostradoomus
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Well that would sure beat the rafter square I usually use.
Erik S
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One?
For any kind of layout work, I’d choose a combination square over a fixed t square.
Adjusting the square so you can mark from the end instead a number on the scale can make repetitive marking a lot easier.
Ginsly
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Yep I have a big ol Fairgate L-Square but it's super awkward to use - no recessed edge either
Hmm yeah I've seen those mentioned... why is one better than the other? I love the under-desk pouch of Steve Martin's dental tools from Little Shop of Horrors btw...
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Erik S
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Here are a couple reasons.
Possibly even creepier… that’s a dissection kit. I had it out because I needed a scalpel
Ginsly
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Ha! I knew it! From the "Leatherface" signature collection...
That little combination square seems pretty perfect - what kind is it? I assume any halfway decent one (like this?) would do the trick, but that one looks very easy to adjust on the fly. Thanks for the tip, I can see where this would be more versatile than a static T-square.
Erik S
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That little Irwin looks good. A 6 incher in that style is super versatile.
The one in the video is a Starrett brand. That’s technically a double square, not a combination square. I’m sure someone on YouTube will complain.
The Starrett stuff is stupid expensive, but the old factory isn’t far from where I live, and a lot of it shows up at garage sales and estate sales around here for cheap.
The dissection kit is super murdery, but it comes in handy a weird amount.
falco_femoralis
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I use a 12" Empire combination square for my drilling layouts. You can use it to make sure each pot hole is in alignment, and you can set it as a depth gauge and make sure they are centered and/or spaced evenly as well.
It would be nice if it had 32nd increments, but the 16ths are okay for what I do. I wrap the pedal in painters tape so the square doesn't damage the finish. It's more accurate than using a template and by taking my time I can do custom layouts pretty simply
It would be nice if it had 32nd increments, but the 16ths are okay for what I do. I wrap the pedal in painters tape so the square doesn't damage the finish. It's more accurate than using a template and by taking my time I can do custom layouts pretty simply
Erik S
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Even though 6 inch is cute and feels right for a pedal, If I could only have one square it would be a 12 inch combination. You can do little stuff with a big square, but you can’t do big stuff with a little square.
Good point about the divisions. Most of my stuff is from brands that cater to machinists and are divided down to 1/64”. I think Irwin and empire make decent stuff, but if it’s made to be sold to carpenters it’ll be in 16ths.
Ginsly
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I just noticed that. Not ideal, gotta keep lookin! Rats
Feral Feline
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The Gerstner looks amazerballz.One?
For any kind of layout work, I’d choose a combination square over a fixed t square.
Adjusting the square so you can mark from the end instead a number on the scale can make repetitive marking a lot easier.
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Machine-turned Ls, canvas-toolwrap instead of plastic...
Superstylin'!
Erik S
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That shelf is killer.
CheapSuitG
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Pretty sure we are all squares here
Ginsly
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falco_femoralis
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I'd like to get a smaller one that slides better and is maybe a bit nicer and without a center detent, but buying tools is a slippery slope.
A super sharp pencil is my other favorite tool. These oversize ones are my favorite
pricklyrobot
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Regular pencil can be hard to see on an enclosure.
Stabilo pencils are really nice for marking on aluminum, and other stuff:
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I usually use a blue one, but any of the bright contrasting colors would be good. Easy to see, you can get a nice sharp point on them (unlike a grease pencil) and cleans off easily when you’re done.
Stabilo pencils are really nice for marking on aluminum, and other stuff:
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I usually use a blue one, but any of the bright contrasting colors would be good. Easy to see, you can get a nice sharp point on them (unlike a grease pencil) and cleans off easily when you’re done.