Are these squares worth it?

If that set of squares are really built to that poor a tolerance I would pass, you could likely do better from CDCO, Shars ebay, aliexpress.
 
I see no point in buying a machinist square that isn't square and has limited capabilities. I'm even having difficulties giving it a name. A **Not-So-Square** maybe? The bevel limits it's capabilities. i.e. If you wanted to scribe a line. There are many **cute** tools on the market today because someone could program and produce them on a CNC machining center. Unfortunately I see the same accuracy tolerances quoted for the cheaper standard machinist squares with the blade pinned into the body.
 
No. I've gone through two so far. I'm an NLO permanent employee. Do you just do outages?
 
No. I've gone through two so far. I'm an NLO permanent employee. Do you just do outages?
I see no point in buying a machinist square that isn't square and has limited capabilities. I'm even having difficulties giving it a name. A **Not-So-Square** maybe? The bevel limits it's capabilities. i.e. If you wanted to scribe a line. There are many **cute** tools on the market today because someone could program and produce them on a CNC machining center. Unfortunately I see the same accuracy tolerances quoted for the cheaper standard machinist squares with the blade pinned into the body.
I liked the fact that they were one piece of metal and not pinned. Seems like they should be better though, I agree.
 
Can you recommend a good set.... with a link?

Sadly no , main reason is most suppliers buy in large lots, their supplier can change. Mine are all decades old, but I bought them from Enco which is now swallowed up by MSC. I would think even a Harbor Freight set would be okay and if not return it, assuming they make such a tool. If you want good and don't care about price buy Browne and Sharp or Starrett or Mitutoyo.
 
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