Shop Made Square

[Andrew Swartz]

Hey all,

I thought I'd share my humble attempt at making a square. Thanks for looking!

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[Jim Neeley]

Nicely done, Andrew...

[Brian Kent]

It's pretty - so the only remaining question is…

Is it square?

[Jeff Wittrock]

Very nice looking square Andrew.
I made one not long ago, but not nearly so stylish as yours. Nothing so enjoyable as making your own tools.

-Jeff

[Archie England]

very nice!!!

[Christopher Hawkins]

Find attached plans for a wooden layout square from Chris Schwarz. This was the project we worked during the class in July.
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/free-plan-english-layout-square

[Andrew Swartz]

Brian, that is the key question. I was very careful when I epoxied the blade to the stalk. Fortunately, it came out square.

[John Powers]

Very nice. I like the use of metal. While the wooden ones are pretty I found them impractical when I ran a marking knife along one I made and sliced right into it. I think this is one case where the ancients gladly converted to rosewood and steel or they used those darn Ticonderoga #2's. I know....I'm a klutz.

[george wilson]

You have done the work accurately and well,but I might suggest that both ends of the square should match:have the same ogee.