NellBell Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 If I need a set square for a class . I'm making a small marquetry box. What would I buy? When I google there are so many variations. Does anyone use a set square they like currently. I'd like to buy a nice one to use also in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It all depends. I prefer metal rulers and set squares for most things. But a few times there have been situations where it was nice (especially in smaller scales) to have the transparent kind. Which is quite cheap. But I vote for metal. There are perfectly strong nice ones in metal for $13 or so. Stanley brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Dixon Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Ok, dumb question, but what is a set square? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_square 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 For most right angles I have a steel carpenter's square I use. I tried those corner pony clamps, but i still wind up using my steel square with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 What type of class are you taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 is this a 1:1 size project or a 1:12? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 oh you must be taking the marquetry class at the San Jose show!!!! that's gong to be beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yes it's is the marquetry class in San Jose it's 1/12 size box very small. It's going to be tough it's a two day class. The only tools they suggest to bring is a set square, a metal 6" ruler and a exact knife. I'm just not really sure what is best to buy for the set square? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, NellBell said: Yes it's is the marquetry class in San Jose it's 1/12 size box very small. It's going to be tough it's a two day class. The only tools they suggest to bring is a set square, a metal 6" ruler and a exact knife. I'm just not really sure what is best to buy for the set square? A hardware store is likeliest to have the steel ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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