Set square VS framing square?

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

not if its like the one i got:

curved AND tapered.

i took the angle grinder to it. it's now a tape measure rail.

Lol.
Spend a bit more next time.

 

[bigegg]

Lol.
Spend a bit more next time.

lol.
good point.
it was only a quid.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

lol.
good point.
it was only a quid.

If you wanna splash out these are nice.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Johnson-Me...ocphy=9046050&hvtargid=pla-769898322177&psc=1

 

[Robotstar5]

I think the most use mine had was when I built a mounting block for Mrs Robo to use at the stables, as others saw them they asked if I could make them one, ended up making about half a dozen.

 

[Shox Dr]

Nail punch and hammer can be used to adjust them back to true

Thats OK if they were Square in the first place. I bought a Dewalt one. It was 1/4" out of square straight out the packet

 

[mike os]

A decent 600 mm setsquare costs way more than I am prepared to pay ...... last few framing squares I had someone cut for me on a laser... They get bent

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Thats OK if they were Square in the first place. I bought a Dewalt one. It was 1/4" out of square straight out the packet

Get a bigger hammer and punch.

Not good for a big name.

 

[Shox Dr]

A decent 600 mm setsquare costs way more than I am prepared to pay ...... last few framing squares I had someone cut for me on a laser... They get bent

Yup. The Stanley framing Square I’ve had for at least 30yrs is still bang on. I used to the show the buffoon in Screwfix the Dewalt disgrace

 

[mike os]

Yup. The Stanley framing Square I’ve had for at least 30yrs is still bang on. I used to the show the buffoon in Screwfix the Dewalt disgrace

I really don't rate dewalt. .. only thing I like are their has drill bits... but they are expensive so only buy when I need them today

 

[mart]

Is 600x400 the standard size for there tools? Or are they available in larger sizes?

 

[Shox Dr]

I really don't rate dewalt. .. only thing I like are their has drill bits... but they are expensive so only buy when I need them today

Agreed. It wasn't my choice, just picked it up for someone who liked mine but didn't want to pay the price.

But hey, it was Yellow

 

[mike os]

Agreed. It wasn't my choice, just picked it up for someone who liked mine but didn't want to pay the price.

But hey, it was Yellow

a familiar tale

 

[mike os]

Is 600x400 the standard size for there tools? Or are they available in larger sizes?

pretty much, ive not seen bigger

 

[Turbo]

I used the centre punch & hammer method to true up the ally framing square I bought in B&Q. Unfortunately I went too far & no matter how much I hit the other side it will not come back again! I'm thinking that I need to anneal it before trying it again.

 

[123hotchef]

No idea why only hex are available now. Mine are round and sit better for it.
Make a framing square a useful tool.

Might make some of my own next

 

[Munkul]

My Draper framing square was true out the box. Suppose it mostly matters how they are packaged and shipped.

I wouldn't be without a framing square for quick jobs on sheet metal.

The draper one has some really handy rule scales on inside and outside edges, clearly marked for rough work and it's very handy.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I used the centre punch & hammer method to true up the ally framing square I bought in B&Q. Unfortunately I went too far & no matter how much I hit the other side it will not come back again! I'm thinking that I need to anneal it before trying it again.

Never owned one in Alli. It's no use as it is now so nothing to lose annealing to test

 

[123hotchef]

Mine is ali

. Used it today.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Mine is aliView attachment 194700 . Used it today.

That's a speed square boss.

 

[123hotchef]

That's a speed square boss.

Doh speedy it was too thanks for the tip