Millennium Products - WorkHorse Combo Squares

[kurtwp]

I've been doing some research on combo squares and came across this manufacturer called Millennium Products.

Has anyone used/purchased any product products from Millennium https://www.millennprod.com/. Am looking at their Workhorse 12" comb square set.

Kurt

 

[sawman101]

From the pics and description I would believe their combo square to be of very high quality and accurately marked. Lufkin and Starrett are 2 more high quality, reliably accurate measuring instruments, of high enough quality to be found in a tool and die makers tool chest.

 

[Jeff]

They're new to me. I have a True Blue combo square, try square, and rafter square from Empire Level. Reasonably priced and I think that Home Depot may carry them.

http://www.empirelevel.com/combo-squares.php

 

[Skymaster]

The blue vials are the most accurate, do not use the yellow ones. Yellow are the cheapest homeowner non accurate

 

[chris_goris]

The blue vials are the most accurate, do not use the yellow ones. Yellow are the cheapest homeowner non accurate

Im pretty sure this one would work just fine for 99.999999% of woodworking:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-12-in-Combo-Square/1006481

 

[Skymaster]

Chris, not really. Blue much better and only a dollar or so more

 

[chris_goris]

Chris, not really. Blue much better and only a dollar or so more

When was the last time you needed a level while woodworking? not to mention a 12" long level

 

[Jeff]

When was the last time you needed a level while woodworking? not to mention a 12" long level

To clarify. The Swanson one that you suggested as sufficient for 99.99999% of woodworking is 12" long and has a level too!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-12-in-Combo-Square/1006481

 

[chris_goris]

To clarify. The Swanson one that you suggested as sufficient for 99.99999% of woodworking is 12" long and has a level too!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-12-in-Combo-Square/1006481

Thats my point exactly... the $10 one for wood working is more than sufficient since a level (especially 12" long) is useless no matter how accurate one thinks is necessary.

 

[Jeff]

Thats my point exactly... the $10 one for wood working is more than sufficient since a level (especially 12" long) is useless no matter how accurate one thinks is necessary.

They're both about $10.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-12-in-Combination-Square-E250/100356502

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-12-in-Combo-Square/1006481

 

[Skymaster]

My point well made thank you Jeff. As to who uses a level as in that is crazy, Sorry but I use 9 " stabila on ALL my cabinets to insure the stringers for my slides are LEVEL

 

[chris_goris]

My point well made thank you Jeff. As to who uses a level as in that is crazy, Sorry but I use 9 " stabila on ALL my cabinets to insure the stringers for my slides are LEVEL

So, you level them at install, correct? Thats understandable, Im talking about building in the shop.

 

[Skymaster]

Actually when building them. I build on a large work table, cut spacers to mount my stringers for the slides and double check with my level. :gar-Bi

 

[chris_goris]

Actually when building them. I build on a large work table, cut spacers to mount my stringers for the slides and double check with my level. :gar-Bi

Do you install them ?

 

[LeftyTom]

Harbor Freight and Chicago Tool!

 

[Skymaster]

yessir

 

[Barry W]

It seems that over the years I've probably owned a minimum of twelve combination squares. From $5.00 throw-away junk to an $85.00 Starrett deluxe model - my current favorite. I also like the Swanson Aluminum Savage Square. A very useful square to have in your shop apron pocket is the PEC Double Square - Model: 7105-406 6" Blade Length

 

[chris_goris]

yessir

Im guessing this yessir was you install your own.... so you level the drawer slides on site (since this was your baseline in the shop) ? What about the top? Im confused.

 

[MarkE]

Take a look at Harry J. Epstein. Lot's of great tools at great prices. They also carry seconds and closeouts from major manufacturers. You can search their inventory by country of manufacture.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/12-4-pc-combination-square-16r-usa.html