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Marples trial 1

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Anyone got one of these squares?
I’m thinking of treating myself, even though I have sufficient similar ones.
 
I can highly recommend them, I have the rosewood trial 1 mortise gauge and have used it a hell of a lot, it is an heirloom quality tool.
 
Is it just me that is surprised by the name Trial for a finished high end product?
I do not doubt their quality and I dare say the marketing and advertising experts know what they are doing but to me trial means:-

a person, experience, or situation that tests a person's endurance or forbearance.
Or
a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
Or
a formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case

Of course my mastery and understand of english often leaves a lot to be desired.
 
In some parts they are known as a "try square" Andy. As in try it to see if it is square. I thought it was a Midlands thing but was common use. I've always called them set squares or try squares interchangeably.
 
£££Ouch! Don't get me wrong, I've got some nice squares..... rosewood handles, Marples, Rabone Chesterman, Moore & Wright etc but they are all either old ones included in my apprenticeship starter tool kit years ago or picked up second hand over time. My experience is a bit mixed with some good makes and there have been times when I've had to use a careful file to correct.
 
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