Weigh the factors of budget, material, durability, ease of use, and of course your projects to choose the best speed square for your needs. In fact, once you consider your style and workflow, you may realize you could even benefit from owning more than one-speed square.
Material (often plastic or metal), color, and price point can be a factor as well. Its triangle shape is well suited for marking accurate 90-degree and 45-degree lines. A 1/4' and 3/8' dual measurement heel also allows you to perform quick marks. High visibility laser etched markings will not wear off after heavy use, providing you withconsistant high visibility throughout the life of the square.
RAFTER SQUARE PRO
Our trusty Speed Square Pro is a must for every toolbox. A speed square is a hand tool used in woodworking and carpentry projects. The compact square is 35 smaller in size to easily fit into tight work spaces as well as your pockets and pouches. The perfect kit for any carpenter This kit includes our Speed Square Pro, Blue Book of rafter length and roof construction, and 6 in. To choose the best speed square, look for one that’s lightweight, durable, and clearly marked for fast and easy use. Swanson Tool Company Speed Square Pro W/Blue Book, 6 In Combination Square. Durable rust- proof aluminum body Permanent deep markings Can be used as a protractor, saw guide, and tri & miter square. To develop one of the worlds best rafter squares, Johnson first had to engineer the EZ-Read finish, its revolutionary anti-glare protective coating that. While they may be simple in design, it can take a while to master the many uses of a speed square. Whether you’re on the job site or in your workshop, you’re bound to reach for one of these multi-use tools. All necessary cuts for a particular rafter can be laid out with these two squares. If your project involves cutting lumber, laying out a consistent angle on rafters, or making accurate cut marks down the length of a board, the best speed squares are tool box staples and their uses are endless. The rafter square and framing square save time on roof construction. But a simple plumb-cut rafter tail is a snap to lay out in advance: Flip the square 180° (tongue pointing downward) and step off the desired measurement from the bird’s-mouth plumb line to the end of the rafter tail. Many framers prefer to leave the tails long, then snap a line and cut them in place. Every DIYer can benefit from owning one of these basic triangular gauges for scribing, marking, and cutting. Step 3: Flip the square to mark the overhang.
RAFTER SQUARE PROFESSIONAL
Speed squares aren’t just for professional contractors and carpenters.
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