Poor mans welding squares

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Jul 4, 2019, 04:37 AM
bobs409

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Poor mans welding squares

A few new toys I got done making. A "tribute" to the Certiflat corner square and a pair of Fireball tools angle squares.

For now I opted not to paint them but still giving that some thought.

The corner square is made from 6 x 6 3/16" plate. It features 16mm holes to match my new Certiflat welding table. This is a great jig when welding 2 parts at 90 degrees from each other and also adding a "leg" or upright piece. What's nice about this jig is you can weld from ALL sides.

I also made a pair of "knock offs" of the Fireball tools squares with alignment tabs. These sell for $65 a piece, much more fun building them in your own shop. ;) They are made from an 8 x 8 x 1/4" thick plate that was cut diagonally to give the 2 triangular flat pieces. Then the outer perimeter is made from 2 inch flat stock, 1/4".

These will be a great addition to my shop and I know I'll use them a lot. I mocked up a few pieces in some of the photo's showing how they are used:

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Jul 4, 2019, 08:52 AM
Altair


Thanks bobs409! We've added your Welding Squares to our Welding category,
as well as to your builder page: bobs409's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Jul 4, 2019, 04:46 PM
Shelly142

bobs409, nicely done and well worth the effort. Another item to add to the to do list.
Thanks for sharing.
Shelly142
Jul 7, 2019, 05:11 PM
thevillageinn

Nice squares!

Thanks also for attributing the idea to Jason at Fireball Tool. I think it's important to let others know when we have been inspired by another design... Not only because it's the right thing to do... But it helps others learn where the inspiration came from and if they want to use that inspiration or just support a fellow machinist that's their choice.