Which small Mitre square???

[sihollies]

Any suggestions regarding a good small Mitre Square would be greatly appreciated.
I generally work with veneer on small scale projects & have been using a small Marples square, but unfortunately it has lost its accuracy. ( I may have dropped it at some stage :| )
I have done a bit of research online and like the look of the Shinwa 62103
https://www.strummauk.co.uk/product/shinwa-japanese-mitre-square-carpenters-62103-45-135-degrees
I was wondering if anyone has experience of the square and their thoughts on it?

Thanks in advance
Simon

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I had that one and the actual square (which has a mitre on it as well) until some sphincter relieved me of them. Cracking little tools.

 

[sihollies]

Thanks
Sorry to hear that!!
I have the same one that you 'used' to have and am happy with it, but just find it a little bit bulky for some of the applications I need it for.
Dont mind paying for quality/accuracy and the 62103 isnt exactly dear, so will probably give it a go, but just thought I'd ask here first.

Simon

 

[Phil Pascoe]

They are one piece - even if they're not 100% true, they're easy enough to touch up.

 

[sihollies]

Thanks phil.p.
Is there any chance you could give any details on the touching up process?
I have very limited access to power tools, as I am only a hobbyist and only use hand tools, as a general rule.

Thanks in advance
Simon

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If they're out, they won't be out by far. For a square flip it over to check it - the line should still be square; for a mitre mark and cut a piece of scrap, turn one piece and you should have a right angle. If anything does need doing - and it probably won't - it won't be much and can be done with a very fine file and a bit of wet and dry. I've only ever done it on very cheap diy stuff.

 

[marcros]

Probably off topic, but worth a look about resquaring squares...

viewtopic.php?t=12620

 

[lurker]

Simon,

Very slightly cheaper from workshop heaven.
This company is well regarded on the forum and I am guessing they would do their own QC before sending it out.

 

[sihollies]

Thanks all.
Looks like Workshop heaven is the place to go.

Thanks again
Simon