Set squares

[tom_tom_go]

What do people use please for model making set squares as I recently bought a 4" generic one off eBay and it was complete crap!

Are the Faithfull range any good as they do a nice box set of small set squares.

Cheers,

Tom

[GTB]

What do people use please for model making set squares

I use engineers squares, bought locally from engineering tool suppliers. Model engineering suppliers like Chronos also have them.

I have a 6" and a 4" in the workshop and a 3" and 2" on the modelling desk for small scale work.

Are the Faithfull range any good

Never heard of them, so can't comment, but engineers squares fall firmly into the category of 'you get what you pay for'.

They don't wear out if you are careful with them, but they'll rust at the drop of a hat, so need to be kept in a dry place and oiled occasionally.

Regards,
Graeme

[gauge]

Yes I agree a small engineers square is a must, but do not be tempted to buy a cheep one from them tool stands that you see at shows it will not be dead square spend about a tenner and will be a good un and as gtb says look after it. Gauge

[tom_tom_go]

Thanks for the shop name Graeme, great site.

I have ordered their set of engineers squares.

Cheers,

Tom

[MDLR]

I'm lucky enough to have acquired a pair of small ones (3" and 2") in a job lot of something or other - they look like apprentice pieces and have served me well for many years.