T square vs L square?

sandperson0 · Apr 7, 2015

It seems like either type of bow square will fit my needs. This is what I'm planning on using it for (I've got an ILF recurve btw):

- measure brace height
- measure tiller
- nock adjustment

Are there any benefits of one vs the other?

Thanks!
John

Windrover · Apr 7, 2015

The L square keeps away from peeps and peep servings.

Thin Man · Apr 7, 2015

Hello.

I use this "T" one: http://www.lancasterarchery.com/cartel-cr606-t-guage-bow-square.html?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

I have a couple of squares by other manufacturers that are horrifically clumsy (well, okay ... garbage!), both in snapping to the string as well as functioning once snapped. The above Cartel is inexpensive and mechanically well-built. I have two on hand for easy, comparative tiller measurement and adjustment.

I've not used the "L" square simply because I've never needed to. So I can't speak to the advantage of one over the other from personal experience.

Hope this helps.

Viper1 · Apr 7, 2015

sand -

...or you can use a 12" ruler...
One of my guys carries a 6' folding ruler - go figure.

Seriously, unless you need to measure things like kisser button and peep sight distances, they all do the same thing.

Viper1 out.

sandperson0 · Apr 7, 2015

Thanks everyone!!

larry tom · Apr 8, 2015

Thin Man said:
Hello.

I use this "T" one: http://www.lancasterarchery.com/cartel-cr606-t-guage-bow-square.html?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

Sand, I use the same one as Thin Man. Inexpensive but durable, and it does what I need it to do. Regards, LT

BarneySlayer · Apr 8, 2015

I use a carpenter square, or a measuring tape, or a cut off piece of measuring tape (folds easily).

AReric · Apr 8, 2015

I use the L-square. It folds in half, and fits in my tacklebox.

T square vs L square?

sandperson0

Windrover

Thin Man

Viper1

sandperson0

larry tom

BarneySlayer

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