10 AMAZING things you can do with a combination square!

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[@WizzardofOdds]

You forgot to mention the handy dandy scribe point in the back of the square. Great tips about squaring the blades and fences.

[@ChrisMorrisW]

Information dense, to the point, and practical. Thank you.

[@lelandfranklin3487]

Had to smile....dad has passed and have many of his squares. The level is broken in one, but he kept it. I asked him why, when he had good ones, he kept the broken one. "Well, it's still good even without the level...and a reminder for me," he said. "Never put a level on metal you just welded!"

[@brianminghella3312]

My starret 12” combination square is over thirty years old now but looks like new, works like new and is my go to square ninety five percent of the time. I inherited some nice english ebony handled squares with brass inlays from my grandfather but i never use them. To clunky once your used to a Starret. I do have six and three inch versions too and i use those quite often. Wonderful American made tools of exceptional quality, accuracy and excellent value for money. I would be lost without them. Very popular with musical instrument makers and pattern makers who need high accuracy. The ability to depth stop and check for parallel is something I need to have all the time. Good vid stumpy.

[@patrickdunn8918]

I have the Starrett combo square set, and will now use it even more. Thank you sir 😃

[@timberry7832]

Thank you James, for helping me make use of the tools I already have. Tim

[@hunterpape7442]

You Sir, are chill and relaxed which makes you a pleasure to listen too!

[@troyc333]

I thought this video was going to a boring and drawn out, but it turns out to be exactly what I needed. He explains many uses for the combination square with examples of how he uses them. Great job!

[@DavidS-pw5gd]

I use a speed square for most of my projects. Will definitely ad a combination square to my tool bag. Thanks for the tips

[@alphainfinitum3445]

Thank you for taking your precious and valuable time to add value to our lives by sharing your wisdom.

[@iphadkegmail]

This is awesome! Aspiring woodworker here. The way you compress years worth of hard learned experience, in under 5 mins - a bit like drinking from a firehose. Thank you for doing this!

[@bacstr]

Man, your timing is perfect! I am just trying to align the miter slots of my table saw to the saw blade. And my method is quite complex compared to the one you are showing. Thank you! And now I know that I have a center finder as well! ;)

[@catfishcave379]

As a new woodworker, I am thoroughly enjoying your channel. Today I learned A LOT!!!

[@BluuurghAg9]

In my country they aren't really a common thing, but I saw it on KZbin several times and found a store that sold it. Got myself one and I absolutely love it! I don't trust the squareness of it (it's a cheaper one) but it still comes in handy in so many other places and delivers good quality for those type of jobs!

[@condor5635]

Great video! Don't forget the scribing needle many squares have in them

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge James! I learned a lot.

[@tabhorian]

I learned a few things today. Particularly router bit height. Nice. Thanks.

[@curnowornever]

I love James! Your voice is like a warm blanket.

[@joseibanez7601]

Lol

[@TMS5100]

measurement transfer is one of the best uses of a combination square.

[@dieconashi]

OMG Becky, now I have to get one.

[@traceydysert6096]

Wow, I had no clue how many uses this tool has! Awesome! Now I need to get a bigger one of these. Thanx!

[@TheEssexSpurs]

I've just bought a combination square set so have a few ideas on use now.

[@stanleydenning]

I have used a combination square for 35 years. I use every method shown here. Pluss a few. A very important tool if used and understood correctly. A MUST HAVE tool for ANY serious woodworker.

[@felixar90]

A must have tool for any fabricator, wood or metal

[@NewBeginningNewCreation]

Whats the extra few you're keeping secret

[@opotime]

@@NewBeginningNewCreation compas to Draw circles

[@Silverspectrumtrader]

Thanks for the informative video, love learning things!! And you taught me lots today

[@gregorz46]

KZbin must have some kind of mind reading algorithm, because last night I was stuck with figuring out an easy and accurate way to measure and transfer different depth measurements over to a dowel. This really helped. Thanks mind reading KZbin and Stumpy Nubs.

[@aligned4good]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. As always, great information without the fluff!

[@ADmyrr]

I know all your little tricks, but that being said this kind of tutorial can't be done enough. I work in the sheet metal trade and I'm often surprised how many people don't know all the uses for this tool and end up leaving it in there tool box. Thanks for the video Stumpy.

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

Good stuff! I have a half dozen or so from 4" to 18" and at times wish I had more. I set them and leave them for set ups during a project.

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

Gesundheit

[@dnngskn62]

Glad you got us squared away on this one.

[@edbuice9862]

Donnie G is find new hand spoke shave

[@waldmat]

It's a little late to ask why you didn't mention the the scribe, but I use mine all the time as a center-punch to locate screw holes. My old Stanley square has holes every 1/2" along the ruler to mark circles, or secure the scribe / pencil tip to mark along the edge of a board. That's a nice feature I haven't seen on newer models.

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Great video James! I always learn something new from your videos. Keep creating the excellent content James!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Nice video stumpy! I need to invest in a quality one. Even though I’ve “trued” my cheap ones. I still am always doubting them. Nothing worse than a out-of-square square

[@halflife82]

Third Coast Craftsman this is so true! I’ve squared every square I own now but everytime I pick them up I’m wondering if it’s still square? Lol

[@ronjoe1]

I came to find out the difference between this and a speed square, and to justify whether or not I needed one. You confirmed I did, and with great detail and ideas. Thank you!

[@blackandgus]

Great presentation! I've more or less accidently discovered some of these tips, but at least half of them are so useful I can't wait until tomorrow to try them out. Some time ago I picked up a little combination square because it looked a lot nicer than the one I usually use, and now I realize how much more I can do with that one. Thank you!

[@markgigiel2722]

I tried to use my square but forgot the combination. Good video. I rely on my tape measure too much. I usually cut everything a bit less and trim to fit. If you get all you cuts to fit perfectly the first time, you have better equipment and skill than me. I do it well, just slower.

[@jacobh503]

Just bought some tools for my new job fabricating steel. Quite a few videos have helped even if it's centered around wood rather than cold hard steel.

[@10224me]

Great info!!! Thanks. And that shop and all the old tools!!! Wow Never seen that many planes at once!!

[@XxPackerManxX]

Great tutorial

[@ericsalles1424]

Ok, that was a great....straight to the point video. Liked & Subscribed .

[@dylanheadrick3789]

There is no better feeling tool to use than a starrett combo square

[@jammin60psd]

Dylan Headrick I didn't know this until I bought my first one as a Christmas present for myself. Worth every penny.

[@davidniquot6423]

This shit is far overpriced for what it is, bought chinese well builded one... can even be realigned when the starrett can't ..

[@Slovenianwoodworker]

Good tips mate. There are limitless options where speeds square comes handy. The only problem that can happen is to relying to much on it and in the end you found out that not two and two are totally flat. Even more expensive ones can be crocked . And dealing with delicate work can be complicated. Regards

[@joescharbrough3120]

great video. I can't believe you didn't discuss the "hidden" scratch awl in the base. That little knob on the end unscrews and reveals a nice little scratch awl for marking parts. My shop teacher taught me that one 45 years ago. Wow that little trip down memory lane made me feel suddenly very old.

[@Pistolita221]

Thanks for sharing another use for this tool

[@watermain48]

Great tips James, thanks for sharing them.

[@pianobar7801]

Very helpful, thanks for posting.

[@stevendarveau2090]

This was awesome.

[@michebre]

Thanks so much. Very Helpful.

[@gordroberts53]

I have a cheap one that has been well beaten up, once again you've helped me get rid of some spare cash...:-). Thanks for sharing and Cheers from BC

[@akbychoice]

I welded for about nine years and using a center finder was essential to many jobs. The trisquare was used every day for layout.

[@robertkapostins6783]

Very informative video

[@rileypoetman]

I really appreciate your honesty and the practical information you provide. Very useful and helpful info. I just hit the Subscribe button!

[@neilmunro7924]

Fantastic, so many thing I didn't realise could be done.

[@MNKayakFishingAdventures]

Very well done, thank you!

[@dubya13207]

If I need to rip a thin enough strip from plywood, I use two combo squares. Set one to the width you need (exact if you’re using a door board/track, adjusted for saw foot if just a straight edge), then push it against the other to ensure they’re identical. Clamp one on each end of the cut, and clamp your straight edge (or track) right up against the rules. Once that’s secure, unclamp the combo squares and cut

[@castlecodersltd]

Nice video, thanks ☺

[@cristhyancalderonarias1833]

Hi from Colombia, thk for your video 🙏

[@tek9102]

I have trouble tightening the nut holds the ruler tight to the frame. Hence the ruler slips. Do you have a video tutorial on this? Your videos are very informative.

[@mikejustice1196]

See Jane Drill, she takes it to another level.

[@tatakatakashi]

I almost bought some Chinese angle finder thing that only came in imperial on ebay because I didn't know this tool did all these things. Thank you for this video!!

[@hotrodhog2170]

Love all your tips and tricks, keep them coming!

[@eggsngritstn]

Love my little 4" Sterrett. A go-to player.

[@chippysteve4524]

Thanks for the great vids. 1 further use of the adjustable square is as a plumb bob,when the steel rule is attached.

[@bobrambo6900]

Great presentation and I learnt something new

[@Mike35858]

Good to hear you call the measuring part the Rule and NOT a Ruler which most people tend to call it. Well done.

[@ADRiley1]

Drawing lines! OMG great!

[@BlondeExplorer1]

Thank you for posting! 😀

[@tattybojangles5011]

I use mine for laying laminte flooring the depth gauge trick is great for around door casings and the final edge pieces

[@Ferndalien]

Decades ago my dad gave me a Starrett engineer's square with a 18 inch rule (he had another). Later I got another square with a 12 in. blade. I found there were just too many times that the 12 in. blade wasn't quite long enough and now use the 18 in. blade most of the time. You can find 18 in., 24 in., and 36 in. rules that fit the engineer's square, but they are all more expensive than a 12 in. rule, the latter two being dramatically more expensive. You can find or make attachments that will hold two rules together, and allow them to slide until you want to hold them tightly together. You can use two held together to measure the inside of a workpiece that's longer than either ruler.

[@bret_Lambky]

I might have missed it, but did you mention the built in scribe? That also comes in real handy!

[@FloridaSalon]

Thank You! Very useful information.

[@MrLrry1266]

I mostly use in precision machine work so I have Starrett and Mitutoyo, but even inexpensive squares are extremely handy for anyone that builds anything!

[@jbb5470]

Great tips Stumpy! I picked up a couple of new uses for my combo square. Always great videos and content. Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

Moor & Wright make the best combination square, mine came with a 12" and 24" rule.

[@alisanamestaj]

Great Chanel 👌👌👌👌👌

[@gerrybrownlee3217]

Awesome Thank you for great tips and great presentation.

[@williequinlan4946]

Thank you ✅👍Happy Christmas

[@nightcatarts]

I found that a good use for all those crappy, inaccurate rulers and squares is to start using them as scrapers once their accuracy has failed to the point they become worthless for marking out. I've got one I use solely for forcing wood filler into boards too; the extra spring strength of a steel rule results in much better fill than some plastic paddle.

[@Nathan-H]

Watching your clear informative video i found myself say yeas I know that, but then asking myself why I never use it as a depth guage, , sometimes I can be so stupid, thanks for giving me a wake up

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

If you're willing to steal the scribe out of your combination square, it's a great piece for a homemade marking gauge.

[@gfdriver]

I just steal them from home depot, like most of my tools.

[@danielnuttall5945]

Top man Top video, thanks for taking the time.

[@mustafanaser4099]

Awesome 👍

[@marklewis4793]

wow!..i'm looking at my square with renewed reverence!..thanx bra,

[@donotsmudge]

Hi Jim. How many Planes do you have? A vid about them would be excellent. Best Wishes.

[@StumpyNubs]

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[@Bogie3855]

I have a Starrett set with stainless blades. I have a 6in combo and a 12in plus I have as well a 24in blade for the larger combo square. FWIW Starrett goes up to 72in blade for that square. Expensive perhaps but you will only buy it once and use it for your lifetime.

[@Catrik]

Very good tips! Always wanted to buy one of these but the only metric one I have found is a Starret which is to expensive for my needs. All other options are either imperial, or they have both metric AND imperial on the other side, which I think is completely dumb.

[@stevenkofoed1698]

I love these tip videos! Thanks Stumpy!

[@wadeguidry6675]

While I have discovered all of these tricks on my own I'm sure a lot of people could use this video, especially for the depth finding tips. Good job!

[@eyespy3001]

How many of us said “whaaaaaaat?!?!” to at least one of these great tips?

[@ADRiley1]

Me!

[@joeymerrell8585]

Well ibd....i hadn't thought of a few of those. Great vid

[@HarrietShearsmith]

This is a fab video, thanks for sharing!

[@StreetKingz4Life]

Very nice tutorial sir,great reminder as well

[@JerInCrik]

You turned me on to the Bora and you’ll never pry it from my hands! Excellent!

[@danielestrada2873]

thanks I am new at this and this was helpful.

[@DBYNOE]

Here's one, similar to the use of checking TS blade parallelism, just shorten it by the thickness you want and it makes a pretty good thin strip gig 😎

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Great tips James. You square up to be a a really nice guy!

[@jimbo2629]

I love your videos but I am too old for combination squares. I like my traditional trisquares and use dedicated tools for the other functions. Although it’s good as a depth gauge sometimes, but so are my marking gauges, one with a cutter and one with a pencil.

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Thanks mate, learnt some new tips.

[@aaronfaucett6442]

Doncha wish folks would read the comments before saying the same thing 50 other people said the day before? Great video! I'm starting out as a welder and will definitely get a combination square even tho it's for woodworking.

[@sarahsmith-lq5no]

I "borrowed" mine from my father's auto repair shop many years ago and still use it in my quilting studio. It appears to be a versatile tool.

[@konradhunter1407]

Good Video. I've always wondered. How is the removable pin supposed to be used?

[@niloamaldonado6781]

Thank you,Love all your tips

[@mikewellwood1412]

Should you lubricate the sliding parts? Mine is new, and a little stiff. I was tempted to use graphite powder, but I think that might mess up the ruler and make it harder to read (as it's hard to stop powder getting everywhere. Maybe just run a pencil along the edges? What do people use if they lubricate it, or shouldn't it be necessary? Thanks.

[@StumpyNubs]

I use a little bees wax.