Starrett Combination Squares Instructional Video

Matt Cremona gives an overview of some popular Starrett Tools including the combination square, double square, protractor head and more. He compares the size and use of these tools in your workshop.

[dnngskn]

Used Starrett products for over forty plus years in machine shop and fabrication and what I still have today are as good as when I bought them many years ago. American made and top notch quality. Super accurate. Great job Matt.

[RockHanger]

The Presenter did an excellent job. Lighting & Camera work, great. Pace & rhythm couldn't be better.

[Barefootus]

You can't beat Starrett simply the best.
Thanks for your very good video.

[MrMeanderthal]

I bought my 12 inch model in back 1988.. it was part of the first group of tools that I bought to start woodworking.. since then I've worked full time in cabinetry, carpentry and boat building.. I've used it in shops, on site and outdoors in bad weather.. it's still perfectly accurate and functions exactly the same as when I bought it.. I can tell this for sure because I bought a second one a few years ago.. the only way I can tell which is which is by looking not feeling.. as far as tools go it is tool number three for my use.. #1 is tape measure, #2 is pencil and #3 us my combo square.. I can't think of one tool I have that is more useful than this one.. if you are thinking of buying a combo square I hope you buy a Starrett.. you will not regret paying the extra money..

[MarzNet]

Excellent. Just picked up the 12" rule with combination at an estate sale for $2 and cleaned it up with brass wire wheel. It is in perfect condition-and even still has the bubble. I had no idea there were other attachments. I saw the centering attachment and had no idea what it was. Going back to estate sale tommorow to get it.

[nethead]

Proud owner of a new Starrett 12inch set. Already in love with the protractor head!

[rhihodag]

Great review of the Starrett Combo square(s). Several years ago I purchased a used 12" combo square on eBay. It required a little cleaning but was dead-on accurate. There is no comparison between this and an "el cheapo" version purchased at the the big box store. These are well engineered precision ground units, not cheap pressed steel. I love the rule with the different levels of graduation. I am very pleased with my Starrett. It has permanent residence on my table saw. Thanks Matt!

[TheTomBevis]

I love Starrett tools. I have several and am always looking to get my hands on more. Great quality.

[MosquitoMade]

I love my Starrett combination square, even if it is older than I am... I do wish they'd go back to the old stippled pattern again like the old one I have, it just looks nicer to me. Great demo Matt, thanks!

[drstampfli]

That 24" square is ridiculously large. I want one now!

[patrickstcharles]

You did Starrett Tools a solid, one of my favorite Companies!

[chrisweigand]

Matt! Thank you! I have been trying to get the rule back into the head for 2 Days! All I had to do was turn it over! Duh. I love your sawmill videos to

[headknocker]

My Starrett 6" combination square is my favorite, I have at least a dozen others mostly Stanley but the Starrett is what I use to setup my tablesaw etc. & most general use around my shop..

[donmotz]

Thanx for the important reminders of the starrett squares....well done.

[steverochon]

I've been watching you for awhile now, and DUDE, you're everywhere! Good for you Matt! Happy holidays to you and your family.

[Bogie]

When I was still working I worked for a company that sold Starrett and Mitutoyo and the staff discount was VERY generous. I own a LOT of Starrett. It is my most favorite brand. I doubt there is a better brand. Still made in the US too.

[donnymcarter]

Really appreciate such an in depth look at these Matt!

[TWiumph]

Okay, I'm sold. I'm going to have to get one of those. My cheapo combo is really hard to reinsert the ruler, so thanks for pointing that out, Matt.

[lsstarretttools]

Hello Matt, this is a very informative video. Thanks for sharing you knowledge!

[PowerScissor]

I have about a dozen starrett squaring tools that were my great grandfather's who was a machinist. Every single one still works perfect 60ish years later. The rules are getting a bit hard to read easily...but they still work better than the cheapo new ones available today. I think they've used basically every day by my great grandfather, then my grandfather, my dad, and now me.

EDIT: Just saw the part of video that says they'll never become hard to read. Yes, they do! They become the same color as the metal and can only be read at certain angles with lighting just perfect.