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  1. 10-11-2015, 3:31 PM #1
    Vinnie Lopez
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    Did I get a good deal?

    Picked up an old starrett combination square it's a 12 inch for $3.00. What do you guys think?
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  3. 10-11-2015, 3:41 PM #2
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    If it hasn't been damaged or run over by a truck, probably.

    Any chance for a picture?

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  4. 10-11-2015, 4:02 PM #3
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    starrett.jpgstarrett 2.jpg
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  5. 10-11-2015, 4:05 PM #4
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    no bends slides smoothly and holds position no wobble
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    Vinnie,

    I'll give you $5----but you pay the shipping!

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    Looks good, have you checked it for square?

    Is there a hole under the level to hold a scribe?

    I am not much of a combo square user. Fixed squares tend to be my go to users.

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  8. 10-11-2015, 4:22 PM #7
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    I checked it with a machinist square and it is square I'm about to start drawing lines from opposite sides to further check the accuracy. It would have been great if it was a 6 inch but my eyes lit up at the flea market when I read the brand.
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    Yes the scribe is missing sadly
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    Are you sure the square head is starrett?
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    Looks like a Starrett to me. There are at least a couple of different types of heads. I may be one of the few that got any that were cheaper. I was given a half dozen different sizes, and a bunch of other machinist measuring and drawing tools as a gift from a dear old Friend who could no longer work.
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  12. 10-11-2015, 10:25 PM #11
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    I'm very happy I spotted this. Now if I can find a 6 inch cheap I will be thrilled. But I'm not that lucky
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    Looks like you scored a great deal, congrats!
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    Thanks I also got a Stanley no3 for $10.00
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    But I'm not that lucky
    Quote Originally Posted by Vinnie Lopez View Post
    Thanks I also got a Stanley no3 for $10.00
    Sounds like you have more luck than you think.

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