How to make a tool to check squareness

How to make a tool to check squareness

the video is a great watch but the downloads are even better this is the only squareness checking device that I know that you can make without having to do any machining keep in mind if you find a way of improving this design please comment and let me know
If you know of another squareness checking device or other device that would be useful for students that are just starting out in machining or hobbyists please share the link with me
Ray

Video link
https://youtu.be/dt3RYwsdmRk

Thanks shopandmath! We've added your Squareness Checking Tool to our Measuring and Marking category,
as well as to your builder page: shopandmath's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-squareness-checking-tool"> <img src="/uploads/261504/homemade-squareness-checking-tool.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-squareness-checking-tool">Squareness Checking Tool</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/shopandmath">shopandmath</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/square'>square</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/dial-indicator'>dial indicator</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Congratulations shopandmath - your Squareness Comparator is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

This tool has been through many iterations over the years, and is a nice real-world example of how 3D printed tools can occupy a legitimate spot in a machinist's arsenal.

Some more good builds from this week:

Knurling Method by Mook
Thumb Screws by Improvised DIY
Pop Rivet Drill Guide by rgsparber
Press Brake Attachment by Cascao
Lathe Tool Setter by micksworkshop
Tap Follower by hersch_tool
Angle Drill by Cascao

shopandmath - you'll be receiving a $100 cash prize, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and prize choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

More importantly - this is your 3rd Homemade Tool of the Week win!

You join these other 3-Time Homemade Tool of the Week winners: rgsparber, rossbotics, mr95gst, Paul Jones, Christophe Mineau, Captainleeward, immortalx, scorch, Brendon, Frank S, morsa, mklotz, Philip Davies, Vyacheslav.Nevolya, brianhw, kess, LMMasterMariner, Don42, jjr2001, Tuomas, olderdan, tonyfoale, bobs409, dgbreggin, Mikhandmaker, thehomeengineer, old_toolmaker, celsoari, Bellevue Woodshop, Stevohdee, Dr.Al, Kovanca Polock, Dimitris Polychronis, warsztatOdZera, Kwandotechnic, Mark Presling, Crusty, winkys workshop, orioncons36, diy creative crafts, AB-SHOP, Occasional machinist, My MiniCrafts, and Mook.

You'll notice the 3-Time Homemade Tool of the Week award trophy graphic in your postbit beneath your avatar.

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Here are all three of your Homemade Tool of the Week winning tools. Congrats again :thumbsup:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/lathe-polishing-tool-88649#post193533"> <img src="/uploads/252351/homemade-lathe-polishing-attachment.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/lathe-polishing-tool-88649#post193533">Lathe Polishing Attachment</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/shopandmath">shopandmath</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/lathe'>lathe</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/polisher'>polisher</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/best-squareness-comparator-not-machined-yes-its-3d-printed-91881#post206730"> <img src="/uploads/255614/homemade-squareness-comparator-4.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/best-squareness-comparator-not-machined-yes-its-3d-printed-91881#post206730">Squareness Comparator</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/shopandmath">shopandmath</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/square'>square</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/comparator'>comparator</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-tool-check-squareness-100367#post234194"> <img src="/uploads/261504/homemade-squareness-checking-tool.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-tool-check-squareness-100367#post234194">Squareness Checking Tool</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/shopandmath">shopandmath</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/square'>square</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/dial-indicator'>dial indicator</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>