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I am not sure about "stainless" but here is what I found.
http://www.masonicsupplyshop.com/products/Boxed-Set-Of-Square-%26-Compasses.html
http://www.americanmasonicsupply.com/craft-c.php
There is really not a lot of options available, I hope that I have helped you.
Either way, I stand by my comment. You are correct though, you don't need the encyclopedia set in order to answer the quesion. I simply feel as if I were "cheating" because of the resources at my finger tips. That is all that I am saying.
I was going to add....
I think that it is unfair that I comment on this style of thread since I personally own copies of the Masonic Encyclopedia. I think that it is better that our other less informed Brethren learn as I have over the years...
I am going to concur regarding the Medal of Honor reference.
One thing to note, just because his sons served the CSA does not mean that he did. It was not uncommon for a household to be divided at that time.
Here is another listing to check...
I'll share the same advice given to me that I continue to use today when I am conferring a degree. Focus on the person to whom you are talking to. In your case, your instructor / examiner.
You will soon develop a "tunnel vision" effect and the sidelines WILL disappear.
Oh, and above all...
As with what the other Brethren have already mentioned, I would contact the Grand Secretary. The GS can put you in contact with the local Lodge secretary and so forth.
A lot of Lodges do not have websites for any number of reasons, I suspect that primarily because the Brothers there are older...
Yes, theses "Red Lodge" degrees are supported by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, a LARGE amount of GL officers show up to these ceremonies to support them. Yes, the GLoTX received it's charter from the GLoLA and is recognized. Yes, Texas Brothers are encouraged to attend these degrees.
Yes, I...
I tend to agree with Brother Porter.
I can attest to the fact that our pillars have no "points" atop of them, other than that of the orb's top axis point(s).