Starrett C434-12-4R Combination Set with Square, Center and Reversing Protractor and Satin Chrome blade

by Starrett

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

They are also often used as try squares, center gauges, bevel protractors and rules. 12 in. in size, regular satin chrome blade and protractor head, 8ths, 16ths, quick-reading 32nds, 64ths graduations. With reversible lock bolts, spirit level in both square head and protractor head, direct-reading double 180 degree protractor scale. Square heads and center heads are forged, hardened steel with smooth, black enamel finish.

Product Description

Complete combination set feature the combination square with a center head and with a reversible protractor. As the name indicates, this tool can be used for many different purposes - a complete substitute for a whole set of common solid try squares, a 45 degree miter, a depth gauge, a height gauge, a marking or scribing gauge, a level, a plumb and, by withdrawing the blade, it can also be used as a precision rule. This saves littering the workbench with too many tools, each being necessary but may be used less. This results in the goal of all good craftsmen - better accuracy and greater efficiency.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002254L
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: C434-12-4R
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,833 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #50 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Protractors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality Precision, January 29, 2002

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kevan d western (Keller, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starrett C434-12-4R Combination Set with Square, Center and Reversing Protractor and Satin Chrome blade (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a very high quality precision instrument that will
provide years of reliable service. It has very well defined,
clearly legible, engraved markings as fine as 1/64".
I used one extensively years ago and took the quality granted.
The past few years I've been purchasing and using lower cost
competitor's models. (Bad decision) It's not that the other
models are vastly inferior, because generally, they're fairly close.
If you don't use a tool like this very often, you may not notice the difference.
Even if you do, it may take a while to notice the true benefits.
The precision and accuracy help minimize the small, cumulative errors that
build up and finally reveal themselves late in the assembly process.
This is an investment in error avoidance.
To me, that's worth every penny.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very well-built precision instrument, May 10, 2000

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San N. Dinh (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starrett C434-12-4R Combination Set with Square, Center and Reversing Protractor and Satin Chrome blade (Tools & Home Improvement)

after trying out several brands, I decided to give this one a try. I am impressed with the build quality and precision feel of this instrument. All markings are clear, movement is very smooth, rule is table top flat, unlike the cheaper variety. The built-in scriber is truly heavy-duty. Highly recommended for woodworking!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfection, April 10, 2001

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steve middleton (metropolis, illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starrett C434-12-4R Combination Set with Square, Center and Reversing Protractor and Satin Chrome blade (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you want the best - this is it. I've worked machine shop and layout work in the plant where I've been employed the last 27 years, and I've found that if a combination set isn't made by Brown & Sharp or Starrett, it probably isn't accurate. You may think that a tool of this price and caliber is not suited for woodworking, but that's not true. I use one in my wood shop at home and wouldn't be without it. This particular model has the satin chrome finish on the blade, which isn't prone to rust, tarnish, or discoloration. It also has the reversing protractor which is a big help in laying out angles. It is especially useful in laying out miters and compound miters on structural material ( 2x4's, etc.). Buy one, learn to use it correctly, take care of it, and it will last you a lifetime - it's worth every penny of the purchase price.