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T-Squares - lincmercguy - 04-26-2020
I'd like to get a decent T-square for marking. I really like the Woodpecker 32" t-square, but I can't justify the price. Looking around, others seem to be really cheap ones with plastic parts and bad reviews. Is there anything between the two?
RE: T-Squares - museumguy - 04-26-2020
Any chance you can make your own? Could be acrylic, could be aluminum or could be wood. Just curious.
RE: T-Squares - GeeDub - 04-26-2020
Are you only looking in the 32" range? Narrowing a size or use case will get you better responses. I use a Fairgate 36" for such things and have larger construction-targeted squares. It is mislabeled as a 24" here. I have a 24" blade for my combo square that covers my high accuracy, longer measurements.
RE: T-Squares - lincmercguy - 04-26-2020
I'm not set on a particular size, at least 24"
RE: T-Squares - cputnam - 04-27-2020
Have you investigated a drafting T-Square? The kind when drafting was done on a table with paper and pencil. They are pretty darn accurate if not particularly sturdy.
RE: T-Squares - Cooler - 04-27-2020
I have one of the Woodpecker T-Squares (the largest one which I think is the 32"). After having it for 2 years I also cannot justify what I spent on it.
The drafting t-squares (metal) are quite accurate, but may not do well with rough handling.
My sheet rock T-square (48") is accurate and has remained so. (Take a drafting triangle with you when you make your purchase and find one that is accurate.
https://www.engineersupply.com/Alumicolor-2135-1-36-Standard-T-Square.aspx
Alumicolor 36" Standard T-Square ($43.00)
Model Number: 2135-1
Features:
- 1½" tempered aluminum shaft, which is calibrated in inches and centimeters.
- Black ABS plastic heads are lightweight and nearly unbreakable
- Heads are secured with 5 screws instead of rivets
- Made in El Salvador
- Assembled in the USA.
- Color: Silver
- Size: 36"
I see it is $27.00 on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/ALUMICOLOR-Square-Standard-Ruler-2135-1/dp/B00M77RGN8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=alumicolor+t+square+2135-1&qid=1588019328&sr=8-1
RE: T-Squares - gov.cheese - 04-27-2020
(04-27-2020, 02:25 AM)cputnam Wrote: Have you investigated a drafting T-Square? The kind when drafting was done on a table with paper and pencil. They are pretty darn accurate if not particularly sturdy.
This ^^^^^^^^^
RE: T-Squares - AHill - 04-27-2020
Does it have to be a t-square? How about a carpenter's square? Lee Valley sells a Japanese one where one side is graduated in inches and the other in metric that is 10" x 20". Chappell carpenter squares are not cheap but they are very accurate. A traditional carpenter's square has lots of nifty math done for you. I have the 24x18" version and it's $118 from Lee Valley (but currently out of stock until November!) As others have mentioned, a draftsman t-square is plenty accurate and plenty affordable. It's just not marked with measurements.
RE: T-Squares - Cooler - 04-28-2020
I have an Empire drywall square (48"). I carried in a plastic drafting triangle (45 degree) to check for accuracy. I don't know how consistent they are, but the first one I picked up was dead on and cheap enough to replace if damaged ($14.00 at Home Depot).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-48-in-Drywall-T-Square-410-48/202035306
RE: T-Squares - Arlin Eastman - 04-28-2020
(04-28-2020, 08:51 AM)Cooler Wrote: I have an Empire drywall square (48"). I carried in a plastic drafting triangle (45 degree) to check for accuracy. I don't know how consistent they are, but the first one I picked up was dead on and cheap enough to replace if damaged ($14.00 at Home Depot).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-48-in-Drywall-T-Square-410-48/202035306
I was going to say the same thing. Also like he said they seem quite square when I put up sheetrock for years and still use it but never checked.