I'm in the market for a new combination square.
I have looked at Starrett, PEC, Brown and Sharpe.
I do primarily metal fabrication and welding.
Was wondering if the community could help me settle on a particular model.
I am looking for something with a 4R blade style.
I am looking for something between 12in and 18in.
I have a few questions they are as follows.
1. Should I get the hardened tool version considering I work primarily with metal?
2. I own older Starrett tools that are simply magnificent but I find some of the newer offerings not as good what are your thoughts on PEC along with Brown and Sharpe, of the three which one makes the better combination square?
3. I need something that is less susceptible to rust it seems that most of the higher-end combination squares are all susceptible to rust. I need recommendations in that department.
I am not brand loyalty any particular company so any suggestions outside of those three are also welcomed. However in this particular case have been leaning towards PEC.
Thanks in advance any and all help is greatly appreciated.
I have looked at Starrett, PEC, Brown and Sharpe.
I do primarily metal fabrication and welding.
Was wondering if the community could help me settle on a particular model.
I am looking for something with a 4R blade style.
I am looking for something between 12in and 18in.
I have a few questions they are as follows.
1. Should I get the hardened tool version considering I work primarily with metal?
2. I own older Starrett tools that are simply magnificent but I find some of the newer offerings not as good what are your thoughts on PEC along with Brown and Sharpe, of the three which one makes the better combination square?
3. I need something that is less susceptible to rust it seems that most of the higher-end combination squares are all susceptible to rust. I need recommendations in that department.
I am not brand loyalty any particular company so any suggestions outside of those three are also welcomed. However in this particular case have been leaning towards PEC.
Thanks in advance any and all help is greatly appreciated.