How do you use a swanson speed square

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Moving away from boards for a second, another really practical use for a speed square is using it for your saw. You should almost alway make sure your saw blade is square. For instance, with a circular saw, making sure there is no power going to the saw, you can push the blade guard back and making sure the blade is square to the bed of the saw. You can do this with any saw as well!Another thing to think about and check is to make sure the square is actually square. All you have to do is make a 90? line, then flip the square over and make sure that line is lining up right with no gaps. This is just something to look for every now and then.You can use a speed square as a guide for power tools, mostly done with a circular saw and man is this easy! You can use a square instead of measuring out the perfect line and clamping down a guide rail. In this tutorial, we're going to take a quick look at the speed square, a tool that you may already have, but may not fully understand. While made for framing carpentry, a speed square can be indispensable in a lot of measuring and marking situations. Let's have a look. What is a Speed Square? A speed square (aka "rafter square" or "triangle square") is a measuring multitool. Made of steel, aluminum, or plastic, this common carpenter's tool combines a ruler, a Try square, a protractor, a line scribing tool, a common-width board ripping guide, and a saw guide for making accurate 90? and 45? cuts with a hand or circular saw. A speed square's main uses are as a Try square, for quickly measuring a line perpendicular to the edge of a board (hence the "square" in the name), as a Miter square, for accurately marking 45? angles, and as a protractor, for easily finding and marking various common angles, especially roof rafter pitches and angles for stair stringers (the vertical supports on a stairway). The speed square was invented in 1925 by Albert Swanson. Swanson was a carpenter in a small town outside of Chicago. He wanted to create a device to make it easier to quickly determine roof pitches. After he created the speed square, other carpenters began asking him for one, and the Swanson Tool Company was born. Speed Square is actually a trademarked name, but like Kleenex, it is often used as the generic name for this class of tool. Stanley's similar tool is called a Quick Square and Irwin's is simply called the Rafter Square. How Does it Work? This video clearly runs through most of the key features of the speed square and how one might use it in day-to-day angle measuring and cutting, and in determining pitches. [youtube What Can it Do? Here is a little more detail on the various functions of the square and how they are applied. Marking ? The most commonly used application of the speed square is as a Try square. The tool has a lipped fence along one right-angled edge that allows you to hold the square firmly against a board. From there, you can easily and accurately scribe a line along the other right-angled edge to create a line that is perfectly perpendicular to the board's "factory edge." You can also use it in this mode to scribe 45? angles along the angled edge of the tool (i.e. the base of the triangle). Measuring ? Along one of the right-angled edges of the square is a conventional English ruler which is either 7 or 12 (depending on the model of speed square). This ruler is used for measuring cuts. Below this ruler, in a triangular cut-out, is something called the "scribe bar," a series of notches at ?" intervals. To easily scribe a rip or trim line along a board, you simply hold your pencil in the desired notch and run the fence along the edge of the board to make an accurate mark down its length. You can also use the right angle of the square to check internal angles for accuracy on a square. Saw Guide ? One of the other common functions of the speed square is as a guide for cross-cutting lumber at an accurate 90? or 45? angle. By firmly holding the fence against the edge of a board, you can use the other right-angle or 45? angle edge as a fence for your hand or circular saw. Protracting ? To use the protractor feature, you first find the Pivot point marked in the 90? corner of the square. With the Pivot mark on the factory edge of your board, you pivot the bottom of the tool (where the protractor degrees are marked) and move it to the desired degree (let's say 45?) on the same factory edge. The pivoting edge of your square is now at a 45? angle to the factory edge. Mark that angle and you're ready to cut. Measuring Pitches ? Part of the speed square's role as a protractor, and its original mission as a tool, is in quickly finding common (and uncommon) rafter angles for the pitches on roofs. This is accomplished by use of the main protractor and two specialty protractor angle guides on the inside of the tool. The guide directly above the protractor is marked "Common." On it, common roof pitches are indicated as the rise (in inches, over a 12 run), for common rafters from 1 to 30. Above this guide is another, marked "HIP-VAL." This stands for "Hip-Valley" and refers to the rise over a 12 run for Hip or Valley-type rafters. The above video shows one example of how to use a speed square for finding rafter pitches. Explaining the entire process for doing this quickly becomes too convoluted for this overview. Stanley has the manual for their QuickSquare online and I found a public copy of the Swanson Speed Square manual (see links below). The Stanley manual does a great job of explaining all of the different roof types, includes a glossary of terms, and shows you how to use a square to find the correct pitch for different types of roofs. Classic Work, the YouTuber who did the above speed square basics video, also has a video demonstrating how to frame rafters with a speed square. Other Cool Features ? The Swanson Speed Square has a patented feature -- the diamond cut, a diamond-shaped cut-out on the ruler edge of the tool. This is used for squaring on a line scribed across the board so that you can then make a perfect 90? line from your scribed angled to the edge of the board. You can also use a speed square as a make-do level when you find yourself without a proper bubble level. You do need a plumb-bob, but you can improvise one with a string and a nut (or some other suitable weight). Here's a video showing this in action. [youtube For More Information I managed to find a copy of the infamous little blue Speed Square manual [PDF] that ships with every Swanson Speed Square. I found it in the archives of the Oak Lawn public library, Oak Lawn, Illinois, being the home of the Swanson Tool Company. A little more accessible for the newbie is Stanley's Quick Square Instruction Manual [PDF]. There's also a brief how-to on The Family Handyman which shows you a simple method of finding a roof pitch with a level and a speed square. I hope you've learned a little more about that strange triangular tool known as the speed square. If you have any tips or tricks on working with a speed square, or any questions or comments, please post them below. A simple guide for beginners to learn how to use a Speed Square or carpenter's square in woodworking. Learn about all the features and uses! PIN THIS TO PINTEREST A Speed Square or carpenter's square is one of the most basic and essential tools in woodworking. It is extremely inexpensive, accurate, and has a wide variety of uses! You often see the Speed Square being used as a way to make sure everything is perpendicular and square while building. That is just a scratch on the surface of everything that tool is capable of! As a beginner, it can be overwhelming looking at the wide variety of markings! Today I am breaking it down for you in detail to show you exactly what everything means AND how to use it so you can put that triangular tool work! ***This post contains affiliate or referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. Please read my full disclosure here *** What is a Speed Square A Speed Square is a triangular carpenter's tool. It is also commonly known as a rafter square or a carpenter's square. The term "Speed Square" is trademarked by Swanson Tool Co., Inc. but is commonly used as a generic name. If you are in the market to buy a carpenter's square, I would highly recommend getting the Swanson Speed Square. It is jam-packed with all the features which might be missing in other brands! What can you do with a Speed Square? The main purpose of the Speed Square is to layout lines very quickly and accurately. However, you can also find and draw angles and circles, adjust or guide a saw, and even use it as a level! Before we get into details of how to do all this, let's get to know the Speed Square and talk about all its uses. Features of the Speed Square A Speed Square is packed with features that make for uses well beyond the most obvious one ? using it as a way to square boards. Below are the basic features which are most relevant to woodworking. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST 1. Ruler Along one of the outside edges, there are markings from 1 through 6. This is the ruler side. It's useful for quick measurements. It is limited to six inches so you can only use it for smaller measurements but it can be a quick reference when working with it. 2. t-edge The t-shaped edge is probably the most used feature of a Speed Square. It can be bumped up against one edge of a board, and you can scribe a straight line with a pencil. Plus, you also guide a saw blade with it! 3. Right Angle The most obvious use of the Speed Square is to use it at the right angle. The 90-degree angle is easy to use without needing a protractor. You can trace around it, use it to confirm cuts, and even check your assembly for perfect corners quickly. The most important use ? check your saws to make sure the blade is square. 4. Angles The side opposite the right angle is marked with lines and the numbers 10 to 80 or 0 to 90 ? depending on your speed square's manufacturer. This side is how you can use your Speed Square for angles. I will go into detail about how to use it to measure or mark angles below. 5. Diamond-Shaped Hole This hole is 3? inches from the end and makes for a helpful quick measurement since the width of two-by-fours is actually 3? inches, not 4 inches. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST How to use a Speed Square The above list makes it clear that the Speed Square can be used in so many ways! Now let's dive into exactly how to use it for each purpose. 1. Check for square As the name suggests and the first thing that probably comes to mind ? a speed square can be used for quickly checking for square between workpieces. Also, it is great to check if the ends of a board are square. Below, I am checking to make sure that the mitered joint is perfectly square. 2. Use as a Saw Guide A Speed Square make s a quick and accurate fence when using a circular saw to cut boards. Hook the t-shaped lip on the outer edge of the board.Line up the shoe of the saw against the straight edge parallel to the cut. Make the cut! PIN THIS TO PINTEREST 3. Adjust Saws One of the most important parts of building professional quality furniture is to make sure all your pieces are cut perfectly square. Hence, it is important to ensure that the saw blades are "square" ? which means they are perfectly 90-degrees to the plane on which you place your boards. For example, to adjust a circular saw ? rest one side of the Speed Square against the side of the blade. Rest the against the bottom of the saw. Both the sides should line up with no gap. If there is a gap, adjust the blade till it disappears. 4. Measuring Angles with a Speed Square Measuring and marking angles with a Speed Square make it so much easier to ensure that the mitered cross-cuts are perfect! The right angle and the 45-deg angles are easy to see! Here is how you use it to measure or mark any angle you want ? Line up the lip of the Speed Square with the edge of the board so the pivot point is at the starting point of the cut. Pivot away in the direction of the angle you need until that specific angle (in our case below ? it is 30-degrees) marking lines up with the edge of the board. Draw the line along the edge. This is the angled line! Below is my TikTok video showing you measuring angles in action ? A similar technique can also be used to measure an angle. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST 5. Drawing Circles with a Speed Square Yes, you can use a speed square to make circles! I think it is the easiest to make these using the Swanson Speed Square because it has the notches for the markings. You can use the outer edge to make circles up to 12 inches, although, it might be a bit tricky. Place a nail or screw at the pivot for the speed square to rotate The notch in the speed square at the pivot point can be hooked on to the nail. On the ruler side of the speed square ? place a pencil at the radius of the circle you need. Walk the speed square around as you rotate the speed square around. That will help make a simple circle. 6. How to mark boards for ripping If you need to draw a straight line across a board to rip it down, it is super simple to do so with a Speed Square! Place the Speed Square with the t-edge over the edge. Place a pencil on the measurement mark on the ruler side.Slide the speed square down the length of the board and draw a line with the pencil as you go. Tip ? Be sure to use a sharp pencil (not a carpenter's pencil) for this. Many speed squares feature a sawtooth along the ruler edge that is very helpful. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST 7. Leveling Use a Speed Square for leveling is a little more complicated than using a level but it can be done in a pinch. You'll need a plumb bob or a string and nut. Place the square on the material with the pivot point facing up. Then take the plumb bob or string and nut and lay it across the speed square. If it is level, the string will rest on the 45-degree mark. If not, you'll know precisely how unlevel the item is. Finding Roof Pitch While you may not use a speed square for roofing, it can be used. This is a good article to understand how it works to find the roof pitch. So there you have it. SO MANY things you can do with that simple triangular tool! Let me know which of these was new to you! PIN THIS TO PINTEREST More Beginner Woodworker Articles ? Check out the Woodworking 101 hub for lots more beginner-friendly information, articles and project ideas.

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