iGaging 4" & 6" Double Square Set 4R Steel Blade High Precision Woodworking

br>It's been about 20 years since I worked as a machinist at GE manufacturing jet engines, and even longer in a previous 20-year career. So these were something I was looking forward to. As soon as I walked in the door, I took a quick look at them and discovered the following: br>* Readability - Readability is a term used to describe how easy something is to understand. Check, as others have stated, this isn't the best, and when you add in the fact that you have old eyes, it's a difficult one. br>* This is a hypothetical situation. It's quite nice, and as long as the hinges hold up, it'll keep the items safe. br>* Thread nuts that lock - As others have stated, the check is fairly rough. br>* Deburring - I'm going to try lapping the threads in or see if I have a dye for the studs. br> As others have suggested, I'll double-check, and if necessary, I'll use a stone to smooth out the edges. br>* Accuracy is a term used to describe the degree to which something is accurate. These are said to be traceable to the National Bureau of Standards, according to the sellar. Hum. The accuracy listed here, as others have stated, was. 0. 0008 inches per inch! It's written on the box. 0015, but no further details are provided. So, is that per inch or for the entire length of the item? I'm at a loss. I put the small square inside the big square and looked at the light, that's all I can tell you. On the long edges, there was a sliver of light. I took a shot at it and failed miserably. It was a no-go due to the 0015 feeler gage between them. So far, everything has gone well. I'm going to tell you about a unique opportunity I have. Using the 0006 feeler gage, drug it out. No- Take a look at it. It's not even close to being bad. The lengths of the long edges were measured in full. Because of this, they are keepers, at least the ones I received! br>br>I would say that if you get a set and are unhappy with it in this area, return it and try a different set. Make sure the nut is securely fastened and that the ruler and cross beam do not move! br>br>At least for this old Machinist from back in the day, I'll clean them up and put them in a nice spot in my shop! br>br>Have a good day, and I'll update when I "dig in,"br>Pbr>br>UPDATE 7- This time, at 8 p. m. , I'm going to do a brain dump. br>br>I had the opportunity to work on the two squares, and here's what I discovered and did: The threads on my squares M/F parts were not tight or rough, but I did find things that contributed to the poor "feel" these have. br>br>What everyone said about sharp edges is correct. Would it be a nickel more to have these things deburred in China? As far as I've seen, this is a common problem with Chinese tools. As a result, the files and stones were brought out. A fine file and a 2-inch long 1/2" square toolmakers fine stone were used. I checked every edge, corner, and slot, the most important of which is the scale's center slot. I placed the stone at a 45-degree angle there. The catch the face of the nut to beam contact points is another key point in a more Starrett feel! The action is much smoother now, and there's even a smidgeon of M! On the moving parts, Starrett oil or light machine oil is also very helpful. After a few minutes of working it in, wipe away the excess. br>br>Now comes the bad part. Between the scale blade and the beam slot in both squares, there is a significant gap! As a result, no matter how tight you tighten the thumb nut, you'll have trouble "locking" the scale in the beam slot unless you have vise grip fingers. When you twist the scale blade in the beam housing, you can see the slack! You can help by turning the scale clockwise with your right hand while facing the slot in the scale. I took a measurement of the small scale and discovered a gap of approximately. As a result, it'll never be as good as a Starrett. In addition, I'm guessing the Starrett's threads are finer in pitch. This is a rough one. The coarse threads make it difficult to get a good "feel" for the scale blade or to engage and lock it in place. br>br>I'll keep you updated if I discover that the "movement" mentioned above is causing issues with squareness accuracy!br>br>So that's it, I think that's everything, and best of luck with your squares,br>P.

Reese Lynch

| May 24, 2021

Not by a long shot. The small one (4") was square, to be fair. The big one (6"), on the other hand, was off by a long shot.

Vincenzo Wong

| Feb 09, 2021

I gave iGaging five stars because they produced an accurate and useful product at a great price; they were just as accurate as my Starrett 12". br>Reviewers who criticize these for "not being as smooth as the Starrett" are, in my opinion, missing the point. Using this logic, the Starrett's product should be downgraded because it isn't any more accurate than the iGaging, but it costs five times as much to do the same thing. br>It's true that the iGaging squares aren't as silky-smooth as the silky-smoothness of the silky-smoothness of the silky-smoothness of the silky slick as a Starrett - There is a noticeable difference between the two. But they get the job done, and they get it done right. You can purchase a Chevy or a BMW to get from point A to point B. The results are the same, despite the differences in experience.

Everest McClain

| Nov 05, 2021

For woodworking and general shop use, I give it a five-star rating. This is a 4 out of 5. For woodworking and general shop use, this double square set has a 5-star rating. At $34, it's a bargain. When compared to the Starrett 6" square alone, which costs $80, the iGaging 4" and 6" set is worth purchasing at the 00 price point. 00 - Please hear me out. br>br>I do have a collection of Starrett precision tools - Compass and center finder are included in the 12" square. These are high-quality, precise tools that were purchased in the 1990s and are of exceptional quality. However, you will have to pay a high price for it, particularly in today's dollars. br>br>I needed a good set of squares for marking mortise and tenon joints and laying out layout lines for an old stand-up closet I'm refurbishing and a table-building project, as well as for making blade/dado height adjustments on the table saw. I did some research on Amazon about Starrett and other brands - accompanied by sticker shock I came across this iGaging set and read all of the reviews, as well as a few YouTube and Google search reviews, before deciding to buy this set over the Starrett single 6" square, which was more than twice the price. br>br>My grandfather always told me to buy the best tools - and I followed his advice. which you are able to pay for - In some cases, the best is exactly what you require. These iGaging squares are ideal for precision woodworking and general shop repair projects. These squares are of excellent quality. While the finish is a step below Starrett tooling, as many reviews have noted, it is less than half the price. br>br>With this set of squares from iGaging, you get exactly what you need. In the future, I will undoubtedly purchase more iGaging tools. For woodworking and general repair, this is a must-have.

Kaleb Nielsen

| Jun 04, 2021

I ordered this set for myself while looking for options for my day job. Because of the price and my previous experience with this type of square design commonly found in hardware stores, I was skeptical. br>br>I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. What is the most important factor? THEY ARE ALL SQUARE! These are, in fact, square, and any deviation I could find was less than. 001”. br>br>The rulers' edges are also nice and straight on the set I got, and they come in a nice simple plastic case. The only complaint I have is that once the small square was tightened to keep the ruler from wobbling, it was nearly impossible to loosen. I had to use a plier to carefully turn the lock knob loose because it wouldn't come loose by hand. br>br>I removed the knurled knob and cleaned the bearing surface with 400 grit paper and a flat plate, then applied paraffin wax to the surface and oil to the threads. br>br>We'll see how it holds up over time, and I'll make any necessary changes to my review. However, these are far more attractive than the typical hardware store square. These are an excellent value when compared to much more expensive brands.

Janelle Horn

| Oct 01, 2021