Crusty old combo square supprise

[jpfabricator]

I had this old nasty square that eas destin for the scrap yard. On a long shot I cleaned it withsome "Evaporust" and got a plesant suprise.
Not only did it clen up better than I thought it would It has the L.S.S co printed on the blade. Thats the L.S.Starret co!


Jake Parker

 

[george wilson]

If it hasn't been dropped or knocked out of square,that will have precision ground edges rather than the cheaper chomped edges of most framing squares sold these days. I think you might can still get a framing square with ground edges,but they will cost a lot more than usual.

 

[jpfabricator]

It came from a "lot" sold by the late owners widow. He was a master electrician, so I wasent expecting a Starret tool.
I gave it a light honing and some oil, and its 10 times smoother than an square Iv ever used. I will post some pics this evening.

Jake Parker