Gem or junk? Yard sale find

[JABgj]

I found this in a container of parts that came along with a purchase at a yard sale. Looking at images on the web it seems I have the makings of a nice little double square if I can find a blade. Anyone want to take a shot at who made this? There are no markings that I can see. I see a Starrett #13 that looks very close but that might be wishful thinking.

 

[Packard V8]

A good rule will be more difficult to find than the stock, since they're more fragile, but they're out there.

jack vines

 

[pfaustus]

It does look starrett, for what that is worth. I'll bet that nearly any rule from a combination square of the appropriate size will work. Other than a few old Stanleys that had a slot, rather than a groove, it is usually the same mechanism no matter who made it.

 

[shteii01]

You can get blemished blade on ebay for cheap.

 

[paulm12]

looks like the #13 that I have

 

[Username already in use]

looks like the #13 that I have

Yours is in much better shape than mine.

 

[JABgj]

Thanks for the input. It does look like a Starrett (thanks for the pics) and I tried a blade from an Empire and a USA made brand at OSH, but they don't fit. I will watch eBay for a blade and see if one comes my way.

 

[leg17]

The divided knurl on the knob is a Starrett dead-giveaway.

 

[larry_g]

Thanks for the input. It does look like a Starrett (thanks for the pics) and I tried a blade from an Empire and a USA made brand at OSH, but they don't fit. I will watch eBay for a blade and see if one comes my way.

The blade is a B4-4R I found it on ebay for $42 and $37 at some of the tool vendors. Do your shopping wisely.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Roberts210]

The divided knurl on the knob is a Starrett dead-giveaway.

Ditto that. And the diamond pattern on the cast iron dates it to pre-1950 I believe.

 

[JABgj]

Happy ending. I found a NOS(?) blade on eBay. Fits like a glove and now I have a nice little square. It was a fun process, finding the body and looking for the blade to make it whole.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Nice!

 

[CNGsaves]

Great end result OP . . . . that looks TERRIFIC !!

Now make sure you've got specific spot to store that baby . . .
. . . . . so you do NOT lose it !!

 

[JABgj]

Thanks. It has a nice little corner waiting for it in the Kennedy 520 I picked up this summer. I have a feeling this could get out hand (in a good way) real quick like.