Which combination square?

[Jeb Taylor]

I looked around on this a little at work to see what people are using. Came up with a couple possible ideas if you haven't bought anything yet:

Home Depot Empire levels and square are warranteed for life against materials/workmanship. Have you tried swapping it if you bought from there?

For the 12" the starrett heads fit just fine on empire rulers. Not sure on the 6", but amazon sells the 6" starrett head for only $30. I ended up having a 16" empire square too.

I'm just hard on these things I guess though. If it weren't for my company buying them I wouldn't spring for starretts at work, neither brand seems to last me that long.

[Jay Caughron]

Found this on Craigslist and he is down form $50 a few days ago.
http://springfield.craigslist.org/tls/2280790492.html

[Todd Thompson]

I am actually a machinist just starting to cut wood (just bought my 1st table saw last weekend!) but I would recommend a starret for accuracy. I know that they are pricey but my experience with machinist squares that they are top notch.

[Tom Niemi]

Starret is basically the standard for accuracy in my opinion also Todd and WELCOME to FFW

[John Daugherty]

Thanks for all the help guys. I went with the 6" Incra t-rule that Vaughn recommended. Jeb, thanks for the leg work on the starrett. If my rule would fit a starrett head that would be a good way to get good quality a better price.