Price: $16.88 - $9.99
(as of Oct 04, 2024 07:20:55 UTC – Details)
The Swanson Speed Square was first developed by company founder Albert Swanson in 1925. This innovative tool combines 5 tools into 1: 1. Try Square, 2. Miter Square, 3. saw guide, 4. line scriber, and 5. protractor. The Speed Square is die-cast for durability and accuracy. Made of heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy, it is built to last. Black-filled gradations stand out against a matte finish for easy reading. The Speed Square includes the Swanson Blue Book of rafter length and roof construction and also features markings for using the Swanson one-number method of rafter layout. The Swanson Speed Square is our most popular product and remains the most trusted square of its kind. Look for the Diamond cutout for genuine Swanson products.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
Product Dimensions : 1 x 8 x 8 inches; 8 ounces
Item model number : S0101
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : April 1, 2004
Manufacturer : Swanson Tool
ASIN : B00002255O
Country of Origin : USA
MULTIPLE GRADATIONS: Make the exact mark you need! Gradations Included For Marking Common, Hip, Valley, And Jack Rafters; Useful For Determining And Marking Angles And Making Square Cuts On Boards
FEATURES: Pocket-Sized Swanson Blue Book, A Comprehensive Guide To Help Workers Make Correct Angle Cuts For Any Pitched Roof, and it includes pages of inch rise per foot run data – meaning you don’t have to do the math.
INCLUDES: Features Common To 5 Different Tools (Try Square, Miter Square, Saw Guide, Line Scriber, And Protractor) Making The Speed Square Something That Belongs On Every Tradesman’S Tool Bench
EASY TO USE: 1/4-In Spaced Scribing Notches And The Diamond Cutout For Easy Rafter Seat Cuts And Scribing The Most Common And Popular Stud Widths, and Black gradations against its non-glare, matte finish make for easy reading in any lighting conditions
MADE IN USA: The Speed Square, made in the USA since 1925, is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer
SIMPLIFY IMPORTANT TASKS: Any time you need to ensure something is square, this Speed Square is the best tool for the job. It’s also really easy to mark 90 and 45 degrees with this square. The Swanson Speed Square is the perfect square for every project and job.
WHEN USED AS A SAW GUIDE: The Speed Square makes truing up a board easy
Customers say
Customers like the quality, durability, and ease of use of the ruler. They mention it’s an excellent tool, well-made, and will last a good long time. Some also say it’s easy for drawing cut lines and is accurate. Customers also appreciate the squareness, speed square, and weight.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
chris anderson –
Speed square
The speed square is very versatile and well manufactured. Not being a carpenter, I had to google how to use the speed square but one I started using it, I picked up on it quick. One of the greatest tools ever made and for a fair price.
AJ Powers –
A++
Excellent tool, made of excellent material, nothing cheap or flimsy about it.
Amazon Customer –
HEAVY DUTY SQUARE
This is a heavy duty quality product. It is weighty & easily read, as the markings for labeling are deep. The steel material is high quality. I was pleasantly surprised by its weight & durability. Itâs easy to use & labeling seems accurate. Itâs pretty big too.
Evan –
It’s a solid speed square
It does the job. Very solid, works.
Anu Ray –
First Timer w/Rafters and “Birdsmouth.”
I’m always trying to increase my knowledge of building and carpentry and recently decided to incorporate a rafter (with bird’smouth) design into my window awning project. The Swanson square was perfect for the job and with the book it came with I was able to learn the “One-Number” rule that makes it real simple to build your roof rafters. I’d advise all first timers to do it on a smaller project–such as dog house or small shed–before a home’s roof. I’m not a natural numbers guy so only read the book in a few parts, watched a quick video on the Swanson square and then went to work.I went through three sets of 2×4 rafters templates until I got the angle just right for the rafter to sit up against the ledger against the wall and the birdsmouth to land on the lower ‘sill plate’ that would support the window awning. I think my “ONE” number for pitch was 9 (I was using degrees{36}) and from that number you can essentially build a real roof. It came out great and from this one project I”m pretty sure I can build a real roof for any structure I design at this point. If you know your ‘one’ number prior to building a new project but we didn’t because of other concerns such as making the awning tall enough for my clients to walk under while slope had to be steep enough to provide sufficient shade to window. As a result, my assistant and I had to test angle cuts (and then hold them up against the framing structure) until we got the approximation of 36 degree-which makes all the rafters plumb cuts. Then using the square we got the pitch of 9. More importantly, you can use a simple formula to find the distance for your birdsmouth (where your ‘seat’ and ‘heel’ cuts meet the outer edge of your bulding/sill plate). Prior to this project I only used my squares for 90degree cuts. Now, it’s opened up a whole world of building possibilities. Thanks for the book, Swanson.
Islam –
Itâs good
Very good thing for work I like it very much
Burto –
Must have original
Give credit where credit is due. This square is the original and very tough and, of course, accurate.
Robert Shannon –
Time saver .
carpenter or novice this square will save you time and money.
The Leathercrafter –
I have been using the Speed Square for quite some time now and I must say, it is one of the most versatile and useful tools in my toolbelt. The speed square that I have is easy to read, easy to use, and has a scribe bar, which makes it even more convenient to work with. The Speed Square’s build quality is excellent and has never let me down. I highly recommend this tool to anyone looking for a reliable and accurate measuring tool. Whether you’re a professional contractor or a DIY enthusiast, the Speed Square is a must-have in your toolbox. It’s a great investment that will save you time and money in the long run.
Cliente Amazon –
Es una escuadra imprescindible muy robusta por lo menos 4 mmm de grosor y si le pillas el punto al sistema de angulos una bomba.
Abdulla saoki –
The name says it all……
Momchil Mirov –
Simple but extremely efficient to use. Remember though that 5 inch in a feet is not 50 cm in a meter but after all if you read the manual it’s very useful tool and to be honest for general carpentry work imperial system is more practical than the metric…
Sandy –
Bought this for my husband. Delivery was prompt and item was as expected. Hubby was so happy with the included blue book.