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Just realized my framing square was off after a chat with a retired guy at the lumberyard
He saw me checking a corner and said, 'Son, if you trust that more than a 3-4-5, you're building a headache.' I've checked every square with that method since. Anyone have a favorite brand that holds its true angle for more than a couple seasons?
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spencer_thomas411d ago
Got a Starrett that's still dead on after ten years.
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christopher_ross11d ago
That old timer gave you the only advice that matters. I've got a drawer full of squares that swore they were true, from cheap store brands to fancy ones. They all lie eventually. My favorite is the one I check with a 3-4-5 on a fresh piece of plywood before it touches any real work. The brand on the handle is just decoration at this point.
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aaron84548m ago
How often do you re-check that plywood reference square? Does it drift over time, or is it just a one-time setup for each new batch of work?
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