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Sep 1, 2025 · This cheap, handy little tool is called either a rafter square or a speed square, and it can offer you the biggest bang for the buck in your toolbox. This tool has dozens of uses; here …

May 7, 2025 · A speed square is handy for marking cuts, finding angles, and more. See why no toolbox should be without one, and how to use it.

Aug 3, 2025 · Also known as framing squares or rafter squares, these tools are elegant in their simplicity and super helpful in their different use cases. In this article, we’ll show you how to …

Jan 27, 2025 · Master the speed square with this step-by-step guide! Learn how to use a speed square for angles, cutting wood, framing, and more—perfect for DIYers and pros alike. This …

Sep 10, 2024 · Master carpenter Norm Abrams covers how to use a speed square, types of speed squares, and more to help with your carpentry projects.

May 18, 2022 · Of course, you can use the speed square to mark straight and angled cuts. But it can also work as a protractor, a guide for a circular saw, or find the pitch of your roof. Below, …

Feb 14, 2023 · We show you how to use a speed square (aka rafter square or triangle square) and get the most out of it for measuring, marking, and cutting.

Nov 29, 2024 · This simple but very useful tool is shaped like a triangle. Albert J Swanson created it in 1925. Since then, the “Swanson Speed Square” has built a great reputation for helping …

Sep 22, 2023 · Want your next build to be perfectly square and well measured? Here's our guide on how to use a speed square for woodworking projects! Woodworking is a fun hobby that can …