--- product_id: 5146435 title: "Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12\" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R" brand: "starrett" price: "€ 244.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Starrett" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5146435-steel-combination-square-with-square-head-12-blade-length-cast store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 12" hardened steel blade 4R graduation (1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64) cast iron square head Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R **Brand:** starrett **Price:** € 244.39 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“ Master precision, own the craft β€” the Starrett standard for pros. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R by starrett - **How much does it cost?** € 244.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5146435-steel-combination-square-with-square-head-12-blade-length-cast) ## Best For - starrett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted starrett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatility for Every Task:** From squaring and mitering to depth and height gauging, this tool adapts seamlessly to all your layout needs. - β€’ **Built to Outlast Your Projects:** Rugged cast iron heads and hardened steel blade deliver lifetime durability, resisting wear, impact, and daily shop abuse. - β€’ **Effortless One-Handed Adjustments:** Reversible lock bolt and smooth thumbwheel let you secure and reposition the blade quickly without interrupting your workflow. - β€’ **Precision that Defines Your Craft:** Engraved 4R graduations ensure ultra-accurate measurements down to 1/64 inch for flawless results every time. - β€’ **Trusted by Professionals, Loved by Makers:** Join thousands of craftsmen who rely on Starrett’s precision and reliability to elevate their work to the next level. ## Overview The Starrett Steel Combination Square features a 12-inch hardened steel blade with a durable cast iron head, equipped with a reversible lock bolt, scriber, and spirit level. Its 4R graduation system offers precise measurements down to 1/64 inch, making it an essential, versatile tool for carpenters, mechanics, and DIY professionals seeking lifetime accuracy and reliability. ## Description Starrett Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R: Carpentry Squares: desertcart.com: Tools & Home Improvement Review: An amazingly useful tool of heirloom quality - Starrett's 6" inch combination square is regarded by many as a the best on the market. I haven't evaluated any of the other high end squares, but to my mind it is nearly flawless. Why do I think this? It is square, not kinda' sorta' square if you hold it right. I mean square to the point where you can't detect any light between a machinist's reference block and the body or blade even with strong backlighting. Your eye can see light from a 0.001" opening so you know the square is at least this square. You can tighten the thumbwheel using only one hand to achieve the squareness described above. The numbers and lines are engraved so they don't wear off. The engravings are deep enough so that you can put the points of your dividers in them to accurately set the distance between the points. The satin finish on the blade makes it easy to read. The "4R" marking system (1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64) is more useful than you might realize. It cuts down errors due to misreading the scale and is faster. Reinserting the blade after removing it from the body is easy. On some squares, this is a major hassle. On the Starrett, the protrusion in the body which holds the blade generally stays in place when you remove the blade. If it gets misaligned with the slot, it is easy to rotate it back to parallel with the body so you can reinsert the blade. The spring holding the protrusion has the proper amount of stiffness. Another good thing is that it is rugged. I haven't hit it with a hammer or put a torch to it, but it has suffered a lot of drops onto a wooden floor without damage. Why don't I think it is perfect? It will rust (like almost all steel) if you don't take care of it. By taking care of it I mean storing it dry, free of salt from sweat, and dust. Not a big deal, but this is a precision square so treat it with the care it deserves. A wise man once said, "When you buy quality, you only cry once." Do yourself a favor and buy this square. Review: The foundation for all clean, accurate work - In science, one is quickly taught that errors accumulate geometrically, not linearly. So perhaps that is why I felt no buyers remorse in paying the price for a proper Starret square. I now have the confidence that when I strike a line or square an edge, it is true every time. I dumped all my crummy Stanley squares (not before measuring them against the Starret and finding all of them out of square by some degree and with imprecise straight edges) and now, all of a sudden, my marks all line up when I strike lines for through-mortises. Starret IS precision. Everything about it is finely finished, perfectly engineered, and beautiful. It feels heavy and as solid as a block of granite in the hands. There is no slip, no jiggle. The grade marks are impressed and deeply embossed, easy to read, fine and accurate. The forged body and rule came polished and satin, respectively, and no touch of rust, pitting, or scratching has showed up after weeks of daily use, and a few hard falls onto an oak deck that had my heart pounding- until I realized just how bullet-proof an all-forged Starret really is. For the beginner woodworker, spending 100+ on a ruler seems.. prohibitive. Foolish. Surely a 25 dollar Stanley can do the job? Well, I don't think it can. You can make a straight cut with a 20 dollar saw, and plane smooth with a 15 dollar yard-sale Stanley 4- but not if your measures are off. A good Starret is the foundation for all clean, accurate work, the only way to confirm your planes are flat, your chisels are square, and your stock is jointed proper. Save money any way you can- but not on the one tool that everything else in your shop is measured against. ## Features - Designed for Precision - The ruler has a 4R graduation type with 8ths, 16ths, quick reading 32nds, and 64ths that greatly increase the accuracy of your measurements. - Built to Last - Able to withstand even the harshest environments as our combination squares are designed to last a lifetime. They are very reliable and perfect for any project you take on. - Variety of Uses - The square head can be used for a variety of purposes such as scribing right angles and parallel lines, measuring, tri-squaring, mitering, depth gauging, height gauging, and levelling. - Quality Made - The blade is made of hardened steel, offering exceptional durability and resistance to wear, rough usage, high-impact pressure, and shock. - Versatile Layout Tool - Starrett squares are offered in a practical variety of styles to suit the needs of the individual, whether it be a toolmaker, mechanic, carpenter, or a "do-it-yourself" homeowner. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002CSBNO | | Best Sellers Rank | #52,177 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #52 in Carpentry Squares | | Brand Name | Starrett | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,484) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00049659500554, 00094705119709 | | Graduation Range | 1/64 Inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 1"W | | Item Weight | 1.22 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Starrett | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Model | 11H-12-4R | | Part Number | 11H-12-4R | | Style Name | 4R Graduation Type | | UPC | 094705119709 049659500554 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | One Year on defects in material and workmanship | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Starrett - **Color:** Multicolor - **Graduation Range:** 1/64 Inches - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Style:** 4R Graduation Type ## Images ![Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tHgdkq+PL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Model** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazingly useful tool of heirloom quality *by C***S on March 12, 2012* Starrett's 6" inch combination square is regarded by many as a the best on the market. I haven't evaluated any of the other high end squares, but to my mind it is nearly flawless. Why do I think this? It is square, not kinda' sorta' square if you hold it right. I mean square to the point where you can't detect any light between a machinist's reference block and the body or blade even with strong backlighting. Your eye can see light from a 0.001" opening so you know the square is at least this square. You can tighten the thumbwheel using only one hand to achieve the squareness described above. The numbers and lines are engraved so they don't wear off. The engravings are deep enough so that you can put the points of your dividers in them to accurately set the distance between the points. The satin finish on the blade makes it easy to read. The "4R" marking system (1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64) is more useful than you might realize. It cuts down errors due to misreading the scale and is faster. Reinserting the blade after removing it from the body is easy. On some squares, this is a major hassle. On the Starrett, the protrusion in the body which holds the blade generally stays in place when you remove the blade. If it gets misaligned with the slot, it is easy to rotate it back to parallel with the body so you can reinsert the blade. The spring holding the protrusion has the proper amount of stiffness. Another good thing is that it is rugged. I haven't hit it with a hammer or put a torch to it, but it has suffered a lot of drops onto a wooden floor without damage. Why don't I think it is perfect? It will rust (like almost all steel) if you don't take care of it. By taking care of it I mean storing it dry, free of salt from sweat, and dust. Not a big deal, but this is a precision square so treat it with the care it deserves. A wise man once said, "When you buy quality, you only cry once." Do yourself a favor and buy this square. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The foundation for all clean, accurate work *by 3***H on January 15, 2017* In science, one is quickly taught that errors accumulate geometrically, not linearly. So perhaps that is why I felt no buyers remorse in paying the price for a proper Starret square. I now have the confidence that when I strike a line or square an edge, it is true every time. I dumped all my crummy Stanley squares (not before measuring them against the Starret and finding all of them out of square by some degree and with imprecise straight edges) and now, all of a sudden, my marks all line up when I strike lines for through-mortises. Starret IS precision. Everything about it is finely finished, perfectly engineered, and beautiful. It feels heavy and as solid as a block of granite in the hands. There is no slip, no jiggle. The grade marks are impressed and deeply embossed, easy to read, fine and accurate. The forged body and rule came polished and satin, respectively, and no touch of rust, pitting, or scratching has showed up after weeks of daily use, and a few hard falls onto an oak deck that had my heart pounding- until I realized just how bullet-proof an all-forged Starret really is. For the beginner woodworker, spending 100+ on a ruler seems.. prohibitive. Foolish. Surely a 25 dollar Stanley can do the job? Well, I don't think it can. You can make a straight cut with a 20 dollar saw, and plane smooth with a 15 dollar yard-sale Stanley 4- but not if your measures are off. A good Starret is the foundation for all clean, accurate work, the only way to confirm your planes are flat, your chisels are square, and your stock is jointed proper. Save money any way you can- but not on the one tool that everything else in your shop is measured against. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Quality Professional Tool *by M***S on February 3, 2010* This is one of those unique tools that lives in a special place in my cabinet. It reminds me of a different world where craftsmanship and engineering reign supreme. Why the superlatives? Because it is more than a very well made, very accurate, high-quality combination square: It is because when I take this tool in my hands, I FEEL (add emphasis) different, and I work differently because of it. Corny, you say? It's just a pricey combination square, you say? Perhaps. But for me, there are only a handful of tools in my collection that evoke an emotional response whereby their very use transports me back to my grandfather's shop, where I can feel the textures, hear the machinery, and smell the varnish, dust, motor oil and age. This is one of those tools. It makes me nostalgic for an age- real or imagined- before outsourcing and cheap tools, when quality was the norm. This combi square simply looks and feels different than many of my other layout tools, aside from being more accurate and precise than any of them. It looks... machined. Enough of waxing emotional. this is a high quality, precision tool that belongs in your tool box if you need that kind of precision (squaring-up your miter saw or table saw, for example) and can afford it. I notice that this is now going for thirty bucks more than when I bought it two years ago. Yikes. Is it thirty bucks better? I doubt it. But then, I'm devoting five stars to this tool in part because of how the quality makes me feel, not just whether it is worth the dough for something that is very, very square and well-made. Would I recommend this tool for someone just to use for framing houses or building chicken coops? No, I wouldn't, as there'd be less bang for the buck there versus other combi squares that are square enough and go for far, far less. I would wholeheartedly recommend this, however, for those who need a precise layout instrument that will last, that has smooth, well-engineered action, and is dead level, square, and straight... And that makes you feel good just by holding it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Starrett Steel Combination Square with Square Head - 12" Blade Length, Cast Iron Heads, Reversible Lock Bolt, Scriber, Spirit Level, 4R Graduation Type - 11H-12-4R - Starrett 6-Inch Spring-Tempered Steel Rule with Inch Graduations - Ideal for Metalworking and Engineering - Satin Chrome Finish, 4R Graduations, 3/64-Inch Thickness - C604RE-6 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5146435-steel-combination-square-with-square-head-12-blade-length-cast](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5146435-steel-combination-square-with-square-head-12-blade-length-cast) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*