billw
The Tattooed One
OK so I have 4 main things for measuring - a tape measure, 1000mm rule, 600mm rule and a 300mm rule. None of them agree with the others. Since I am quite forgetful I figured it's best to buy a set from the same manufacturer.
That aside, at the moment I have the following: -
Axminster Precision 4-piece combination square set
Veritas metric precision square
Rabone 24" wooden rule
Joseph Marples 6" try square
Joseph Marples dovetail 1:7 square (is it called a square?!)
Kinex 864/2 straight edge 1000mm
I've specifically ignored marking tools in this, I just want to concentrate on getting a correct set of measuring stuff first. Most definitely I need something that I can use as my de facto "this is what I refer all 45 degree angles to" tool.
I like the fact I can get Shinwa in 100/150/300/600/1000mm versions as well as the tape measure so they're my first choice for straight line measurements.
That aside, at the moment I have the following: -
Axminster Precision 4-piece combination square set
Veritas metric precision square
Rabone 24" wooden rule
Joseph Marples 6" try square
Joseph Marples dovetail 1:7 square (is it called a square?!)
Kinex 864/2 straight edge 1000mm
I've specifically ignored marking tools in this, I just want to concentrate on getting a correct set of measuring stuff first. Most definitely I need something that I can use as my de facto "this is what I refer all 45 degree angles to" tool.
I like the fact I can get Shinwa in 100/150/300/600/1000mm versions as well as the tape measure so they're my first choice for straight line measurements.