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Review on πŸ”² Starrett C33H 12 4R 12 Inch Combination Square for Enhanced SEO by Cameron Aleman

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worth it when you need it

True, it costs ten times more than my Stanley Square but ten times better. I'm a professional carpenter and I realized that the only tool I used all the time that wasn't professional was my angle so I decided to take the plunge and I'm glad I did. I'm also very, very active in supporting US manufacturing (although some Starrett products are now made overseas). Aside from the much easier to read numbers and weight, the biggest difference between this and my cheap combo square is the ruler. lock out. On the Stanley I really have to turn the knurled knob to lock the bolt and even then it tends to move, but the lock on the Starrett feels a lot more polished and better and locks the ruler perfectly every time. with much less effort. Since the edges of the ruler on this square are machined rather than stamped, they are square rather than rounded, making it more precise to use. My old square wasn't square (did a mark/flip/mark test) but this one got square and I use it now to align things on my machines. It's really nice to finally know that the square I'm using is actually 100% a full square, which I can't say about the imported machine square or cheap combo square I have. Whether you're just a weekend builder, a hobbyist, or a random square, you don't need to spend a lot of money on this square. I make a living from tools, and this has become the basis that determines the accuracy of my other tools (carpenter, band saw, table saw, etc.) so it's important that I have the very best, let alone what it is VAT deduction. Seriously, if all you do is build birdhouses, build fences, or lay tiles, this square is a waste of money, but if you need extreme precision or use a combination square all the time, I highly recommend getting one.

Pros
  • The best
Cons
  • The packaging is ugly