The basics on a Speed square

[@wordswritteninred7171]

I want to thank you so much for this. I am a grandma, in KY. I lost my house and my retirement, back in 2008. I am now fixing up a house. I got it cheap. Because it needs a lot of work. I can't afford to pay someone. And i could do it myself, if i knew how. But I can learn! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME! You are helping me have a HOME again! God bless

[@franciscomando6822]

Hey grams, how did you do? I'm here hoping you aced it!

[@wordswritteninred7171]

@franciscomando6822 awe! THANK YOU! Still working on it. But it's coming aling! I love this house. And it has become HOME!

[@JohnDoe-uv9pl]

Love that people are willing to spend their own time to teach others their skills, and share knowledge. my hat off to you, mister

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

+John Doe Yes, you say what I think!

[@vanleeuwenhoek]

All the more reason for you to master a skill and share it with another person.

[@thakorpatel2167]

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[@joepro2ndamendment65]

I agree...been watching these quick tips...and has done wonders for me...God bless you...

[@georgecantstandsya821]

He gets paid if enough people watch

[@Trapperjohn1000]

I bought a metal speed square today because I had a plastic one that I broke. Was putting up rafters on a new deck I built. You just taught me all kinds of new stuff you can use a speed square for. Thank you for your time and how well you explained this.

[@recycled3654]

The real genius is in the rafter tables included with every speed square, used in conjunction to make compound cuts on hips and valleys. All figured out for us. Truly an amazing tool and improvement over the common framing square. Thank you for the great video.

[@alphabravo8703]

yup Not if, but when I lose one, it's the first thing on shopping list when I go to town.

[@macculp981]

Have been carrying one of these in my truck for years, and finally got a lesson on what all those protractor numbers are. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. If you take requests, I'd love to see a video on how to make the table you build on.

[@rnotalther5189]

everything he taught you was wrong

[@donlewis6821]

@@rnotalther5189 …Ouch…Oh well, back to speed square 101, I guess?

[@davidwithrow7854]

I had a carpenter say to us helpers years ago " gather around boys and girls I'm gonna give you a 5 minute lesson on the speed square." I've used my speed Square now for years. I've shown helpers and carpenters how to use this tool. Good video.

[@808breaksbad.]

I've had speed squares for most of my adult life (I'm 62) and basically used it to scribe straight lines for the chop saw. NEVER knew about the 1/4" in marks for ripping. It's like I have another tool. Thank you sir.

[@TruthLiesAmerica]

27 years in the business. Learned this 26 years ago and still Love to watch. Good job fellow carpenter.

[@TheTimeDetective42]

Wow thanks for sharing ur great knowledge and wisdom then.

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

I'm an hvac technician I bought a speed square when I installed hardwood floors and replaced sliding doors with French doors in my house. I wish I saw this video sooner. I needed to know the angle of a slope and I struggled so bad with it. I ended up using trigonometry and my scientific calculator on my phone when I simply could have used a speed square and a plumb bob. I knew there was a way to use a speed square but I didn't know how until now Thanks so much

[@Ben1991Strong]

I went through the trouble of resetting my password just to like this video. Its amazing people go out of their way to give free knowledge! great video

[@paulstuartwilson485]

I have been involved in the residential construction industry for quite a few years and have had to teach some of my new crew members how to use a speed square. Your instructional video has just freed up a couple of hours (at least) for me every month or so! I cannot thank you enough for doing these videos as it really makes my life much easier! Keep up the great work!

[@EEJester1586]

+Paul Wilson Glad I could help.

[@lynngates433]

Ho ho

[@lexor521]

Everybody has to get taught on how to do something nobody just comes out of their mother's womb knowing how to build a house I wish I was taught because the guy who wouldn't not teach me would rather me sit there and make mistakes and cost him a bunch of money then teach me and then he didn't want to pay me. but that was a long time ago and for somebody to do that is really wrong if you want to hire somebody has no skills you need to teach him at least a basic part of something in the in the trade. Or else they destined to fail. that's just the fact most people when they look at that speed square they have absolutely no idea on what that thing is for and I've seen people scribe on the wrong Edge and nobody has shown him how to use it it's so easy once they know how and it just comes to them. All somebody has to do is take the time to show them I wish that guy would have showed me. It really would make more sense to teach somebody then to have them make mistakes on your job I make sure that everybody knows how to use the basic of tools otherwise they're really useless to me and they're costing me money and I don't do it in a way that's condescending or belittling please don't talk to people like they're idiots because they're not that just don't know what they're doing at that moment in time but if you show somebody how to do this it can pay off to you and dividends that you never thought possible that guy will build you a house maybe hopefully possibly okay maybe in 10 years

[@BLACKBEAR2020]

@@lexor521 most of them probably didn't know thereselves how to use em beside Mark a 45 or a 90 !

[@justincollins4229]

I’m not a carpenter by trade but I do my own work on my home. This little video and simple instructions will improve my quality. Thank you for not being arrogant and passing on your knowledge.

[@philchiu1711]

been doing this for 37 years good to see some people still care. good job and thanx

[@charlesbowen7009]

The speed square is one of the most brilliant inventions of all time. Greatest gift to woodworkers since the hammer! Good video!

[@Topcat-tj6gr]

I am in the UK and have just bought a square to cut rafters on a deck I am building for my son. We couldn’t figure out how to use it and laughed so hard at clearly how dumb we are…..then I watched your video. Brilliant my friend, thank you so much. You also confirmed that I am indeed dumb but hey, every day is a learning day! I hope you are safe and well and enjoying life!! Thank you for your time :)

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Every time I use one of these I neglect the fact that someone had to invent this thing! The man was a genius!

[@avroarrow1805]

@Moon Pie you fooled me!

[@joeyshoe9095]

I've had a speed square for years and never used it. This video has been an exceptional learning tool. Clear, simple language and good visual aids. Nice job!

[@rnotalther5189]

everything he taught yo was wrong

[@MrSrtman18]

Nice visual aid huh

[@xxcreoxx4599]

I'm 16 trying to make something of myself in the construction industry. Thank you for this instructional video. I'd never known all these clever tricks you showed here.

[@internallyinteral]

How'd u make out

[@xxcreoxx4599]

@@internallyinteral I injured my back severely. Moved a disk out of place so it hurts to be moving up and down constantly and I can't keep up the pace. It was fun while it lasted.

[@dialmformostyn]

Just picked up a speed square and didn't realise how versatile it could be until watching this video - thanks very much!

[@bobpalmer2815]

I was framing a house several years ago in Illinois. A girl college student , a family friend, said she wanted to learn how to frame, and asked if I would let her help frame as on the job training. She came to work the following day. At one point I was up on the second floor joists nailing. I needed the speed square which was lying on the first floor. I hollered for her to throw me up the square which was 3 or 4 feet from her. She looked all around and could not see it. She asked again what i needed, i told her the square. She picked up a saw and asked if this is what i needed. Again I asked for the sguare there by her feet. She finally picked it up and said do you mean this? I said yes (you dummy). She then told me I had a lot to learn cause this ain"t no square, Its a triangle. I bout fell over laughing....

[@algallero3310]

Lol. I sure hope you still ended up teaching the girl a thing or two about framing, and maybe more about tools!

[@davetupman462]

did you send her to the truck for the board stretcher?

[@khoabui1984]

When I first started my work working journey, I was wondering the same. Why ppl call a triangle-shape tool a square haha

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

lmao. that was pretty sweet

[@djdanzy]

Lolll

[@creedflynn7926]

I'm a carpenter & use one every day it's a MUST TOOL in your bags & knowing how to use it. If you buy one new it comes with a book that shows you how to use every part of speed square.

[@trackerrrr]

I've had a speed square in a drawer for YEARS and had no idea what all those marks were for. Thanks for the info!

[@TheJudeJane]

I was fascinated by your skill! This was wonderful to view, and I am not a carpenter . I never knew about a speed square, and want to thank you for sharing what it is and how to use it in the work that you so efficiently know in the jobs you perform.

[@Emergenttheory]

Thank you. A retired contractor gave me his speed square without any instructions. Clueless until seeing your amazing presentation.

[@digitalman269]

Common rafter numbering refers to "x":12 ratio, x/12 or x-12. "x" feet (or inches) in Rise to 12 feet (or inches) in Run (or Span). You are correct that it is a ratio, but not a 1:3 like you state. You state that your pitch is a 3:12 which is actually 14.04 degrees. Close enough for rough carpentry and repairing a squirrel gnarled rafter tail. Also, if you use the fence part or the hypotenuse of the square to draw your seat cut (@07:28), your pencil will follow between the two points of your marks.

[@jackmartin4274]

Excellent video the old boys I learnt from { and I am an old boy now} insisted the framing square was the best carpentry tool ever invented, that was before the speed square was on the scene. They do not teach the young carpenters of today everything you can do with a framing square, or the speed square, because of the ridiculous lack of mathematical training in our schools. Keep the videos, coming you are doing allot of good.

[@EEJester1586]

+Jack Martin Very true we rely to much on computers and other forms of tech to do our jobs, and less on what really counts common sense. Thanks

[@MrSailbadthesinner]

" the ridiculous lack of mathematical training in our schools" witness someone who has to calculate 45-32 by counting back from 45 !!!!

[@onefootatatime263]

Nice video. I did my apprenticeship 54 years ago and this builder used a builders square to calculate his wages. he showed me how to set up a roof foundations framing angles for sloping walls circles stairs winders and plenty of other things which has now been superseded buy good machines and a bit of Math and good imagination. Never needed a speed square

[@mgshadow45]

This is what the internet was made for. Amazing info for a beginner. Thank you so very much!

[@Xatruch504]

One thing about carpentry, is that good looking jobs come from knowing how measure and cut stuff, this kind of videos are much needed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@2MarioSuper]

I just bought one because it looked cool and without knowing how to use it. This video now makes the speed square even cooler

[@gerrymartinez6804]

Just came across this. Best explanation of one of the most if not the most sold inexpensive wood working measurement tool. This got me to be a subscriber. Thank you.

[@roysmith3198]

Look at his square at 6:59 you can see the degree is 14. If you subtract 14 from 90 = 76 That will be the seat cut angle. Mark it like he shows then check it to see what angle the square shows you. Just remember subtract your angle from 90 gives you the other angle. Edit: That is because all triangles are 180 degrees. A right triangle must contain one 90 degree and the other two must total 90 = 180.

[@darrenpruitt9421]

The scenario you described - a squirrel or something damaged the end of a rafter... - is exactly what I had repaired earlier today at my Mother's house. I wish I had viewed this 4 hours earlier. Great video. Thanks.

[@TheRainman904]

thanks a lot dude. I have owned speed squares my whole adult life and all I could ever do with it was, the 90 and 45 degree cuts. thank you again.

[@m.h.6143]

Same.

[@shannonmcfarlin50]

Okay I'll be square much faster thanks

[@lilmanjr9645]

Ive been a framer since i was 19 years old and i never knew how to install that damn layout bar until now. Thank you!!! So many stairways could have been done much faster.

[@gregmick9132]

Starting working at a truss company tomorrow and they told me to bring a hammer. I thought I would bring my speed square too and I had forgotten the ins-and-outs of reading one this is great!!

[@PANTYEATR1]

I'm totally geeking out right now! I have had my speed square for years and I wasn't even using it to full potential. thanks for this video.

[@thomasbarrett6327]

Thanks for taking the time to pull this together. Ive been using a speed square for years not realizing its full potential. Thanks

[@kingmouse9292]

I’m currently 25 and have been workin in Residential Framing since I was 19. I really appreciate this video. Wish I knew about it sooner.

[@1001RMJ]

Nice explanation on using the Common marks. I've used a speed square many times - also works great for a straight edge when cutting - but I never realized the 1/4" increments for ripping boards. Thanks!

[@binghiboi8004]

As a Youth, I read the Swanson Speedsquare Booklet in my Grandfather's Shop. That Pivotal moment, and my Life would never be the same! I would Love to find the Vintage Instructional Booklet with the Carpenter Workmen Characters doing various tasks. Pure Magic!

[@bazajow]

I am a diyer and learnt another essential use of a speed square. Bought a large and small square so will be able use them with confidence. Thank you for your time and easy explanation tutorial.

[@EEJester1586]

Got a new video on the metric speed square for all the other folks in the world. Check it out!!! (Link is in the description)

[@danielbartonik9960]

haha he needs more watchers

[@kennethpassaretti7413]

Classic Work

[@donhoward8811]

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[@debbiecorrea1203]

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[@wkeil1981]

Classic Work you got a video on a metric adjustable wrench?

[@serschwing]

Thanks! I have been watching videos all day trying to figure out the math behind this. I am not the brightest bulb so when these guys start throwing geometry at me I shut down. I actually understood this!

[@EEJester1586]

Your welcome thanks for watching.

[@minglim-pollard1167]

An excellent presentation, been building for 60 years, one never stops learning, you are a generous man sharing this information as the tertiary instruction iby the tutors is somewhat lacking due to the political nature of quotas and equity hires in the trades

[@leokimvideo]

On these be really careful. The ones Made In China are not set square. Maybe this is a plan to undermine our making square ability

[@djdanzy]

Yeah probably do it on purpose

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Yeah, I agree, the marked measurement graduations are off on Chinese squares, I use Empire brand squares, CNC aluminum, laser etched made in the United States

[@dumptonpark]

I have had one of these speed squares for donkeys years didn't know what it was used for . Thanks for sharing.

[@davidspin581]

What are donkeys years?

[@dumptonpark]

lol. Donkeys years just means a long time. Anyone got the cockney rhyme ( time ) or shorter has anyone got the Cockney. Sandshoe (Thank-you. )

[@davidspin581]

dumptonpark Cool, I'll try to work that into my vocabulary.

[@dhammer1453]

dumptonpark

[@jamesboring4173]

Don Hamski .

[@danbartelt3184]

I'm a builder, tho I specialize in exterior finishing. I'm pretty familiar with my speed square, but the plumb Bob trick! I didn't know that one. I've used a level and the square to find the roof pitch by putting the level on the flat side, leveling it out and reading the roof edge on the common. Learn something every day! Thanks.

[@kevinashby4847]

I just watched 2 others "feabily attempt" to explain this. I found you vid to be spot on. It's VERY instructional, but you explained why and didn't leave out any step. This is very helpful to beginners. Looks very professional.

[@EEJester1586]

+Kevin Ashby Thank you. Always glad to hear my videos are liked.

[@chrisc6504]

ive bought a speed squire in uk but common cut 3 = 14 degrees is this bad speed square i've got the cut or the degrees may be incorrect

[@mkching1]

Classic Work

[@kuwaitdate2010]

What about the end of the repair piece? That wasn't at 1 / 3 common.

[@MildredStain]

Thanks for this lesson. I've stared at my speed square many times wondering what all the other markings were used for. I figured out a few uses as things arose. But this will help A LOT!

[@bryangeorge9461]

They are great for ease and speed, but a framing square and knowledge to use it is priceless. You can find rafter lengths and such just by knowing the rise and run of a rafter.

[@bryangeorge9461]

Don't get me wrong. They are great and I use one.

[@vickiedavis720]

Hi Ethan, My husband bought me a table saw and a miter saw so I could start making bird houses. He also bought me a speed square, I had no idea what any of that was, but I wanted to make bird houses. Thanks for the education, my understanding of the speed square is a lot better. GREAT VIDEO! I'm from Texas, and I'm trying to figure out what accent they're talking about........😊

[@ryanmahoney1109]

I hope you've made some nestable bird houses by now

[@ZappninLLP]

Thanks. I grabbed my speed square and followed along and learned stuff I didn't know. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and posting it.

[@RenderingsToTheMAX]

Thank you for the video...I just bought one today and was prob only gonna use it to mark 90 degree lines...now I know how to use it to the fullest! Appreciate it still...7 years after you posted your video!

[@American-Plague]

When doing your seat cut, make the edge that has the lip on it be the edge you draw your pencil across and use the edge with your inch measurement marks to line up with your common (plumb) line (turn the the other way). It'll be a much more accurate line that way as your pencil can't wobble in and out (although yours was still pretty good!). The tip of your pencil lead stays right along the edge this way.

[@rnotalther5189]

Everything he taught you was wrong

[@American-Plague]

@@rnotalther5189 Weird. I wonder how does it make a perfectly level seat cut then? Maybe it's just possible that YOU don't know wtf YOU'RE doing.

[@xelnjare3945]

You are a saint for making this video... all this time I was just using it for a square!

[@Ratnoseterry]

That plumb bob trick will be indispensable for me on this porch roof I'm repairing, thank you so much!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

When I first got into carpentry professionally back in the mid to late 80s, the speed square was a new thing, and therefore, not fully trusted. Some bosses would send you home if you showed up with a speed square! It got so bad I would leave mine in the car until I asked the boss how he felt about them.As for me - always loved from the moment I was taught to use them, though I wasn't't taught all the tricks you've shown here. Thank you for sharing. Too bad I'm retired now.;-)

[@EEJester1586]

+A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge Thanks for the comment. It is always cool to hear from people that have worked with them in the real world.

[@KSternb]

Speed squares were not new in 1980.

[@denniscoles9461]

Wow that's crazy

[@uni9verse163]

That'd weird that they weren't heavily accepted in your area yet. They were invented in the mid 20's I know they were heavily relied on in the midwest at that time.

[@lanequ4442]

@@KSternb how old was james in the late '80. new is unknown to that persons eyes.

[@EEJester1586]

Sorry about my southern accent. I said 90 degree Angle to the bird's mouth. (The top line).

[@tjdinfl]

Don't apologize for your southern accent. Remember the Alabama song, My Home's In Alabama? "I'll speak my southern English as natural as I please; I'm in the heart of Dixie, Dixie's in the heart of me!"

[@benjaminmassie2978]

yah good folk Ethan

[@wafikiri_]

I'm from Spain, SW Europe. My mother language is not English. I've visited frienda in Arkansas several times along the years, and I don't understand them well yet. But I did understand you very well! Thanks for the teaching. P.S. Once I visited Alabama too, and spent an evening in some magnificent caves over there.

[@B3NICKY22]

I know I'm a couple years late but I noticed that you over cut with a circular saw on the seat cut. My father always said any structural cuts like seat cuts, or stair stringers should never be over cut. I just want to know what your opinion on that is. Thanks great video!

[@LanceTruett]

Over cuts happen because the most common saw used in stick framing is a circular saw. The top of the blade cuts through the material before it gets to the center or the back. The only way to avoid over cutting in this case would be a hand saw or a jig saw. Both of which are terrible options when cutting in a roof both from a time and efficiency stand point

[@TimrodRa]

Been using square all my life. You just elevated my knowledge. KZbin the best app on the internet

[@frankhendricks6631]

You can also use a small level on the top side of the speed square. Once the level shows level, then you can locate the number to determine the pitch of the roof.

[@hansouth2355]

i address you since you are the most recent commenter. why is the one cut of the bird's mouth so long(thus weakening the roof beam)? it there a better solution?

[@EKnowledge1]

@@hansouth2355 would be a specified on plan what degree it would be and also collars would be put in place to form the ceiling and also so stop the splay of the roof.

[@Spencerbuildsit]

Or just hang a chalk line, then snap.

[@Spencerbuildsit]

@@hansouth2355 there is actually very little flexural stress on the unit at the birds mouth. The load on the wood is up to the task. Loads are mostly in compression at the that location and the wood is up to the task. The proper thickness (rafter sizing) needs to be in the center of the member. It is far more important to have a good connection to the top of the wall. the roof loads and any snow or wind loading. The more surface contact, the better. the load is set, so the more surface contact, the less per square inch. Make it a good fit. Hurricane clips and other fasteners increase the strength, and in some situations are required.

[@alredhornbeam6598]

@@Spencerbuildsit here in upstate ny you always have to use them

[@texaswader]

I've always wanted to learn how to use a speed square, I knew enough to cause me to lose lumber lol. Thank you for taking time time to teach us.

[@jamiferrell2455]

Thank you so much. This is an absolute gem for those of us who must be DIY with contractor shortage.

[@kenmcf]

Thanky ou. I just bought my first speedsquare to use on a shed project. The plans came with a jig template, but I wanted to "learn to fish" so to speak. This was the first vid I watched here, and very good. Thanks for taking the time.

[@EEJester1586]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@46rambo49]

first week on the job you had to use a rafting square, speed square, and a level, you didn't do shit until you knew how to use them all. thanks, wish they taught this now instead of needing Spanish on the crew

[@ricolaw2571]

At least they want to work. Try getting any of these kids (25 and under) to actually do anything other than screw around on their phone

[@kennithlambert2563]

Retired electrician . Thanks for the tips on the speed square. Not a carpenter but I love to work with wood.

[@drbobvs]

Me during the video: "Oh, now I get it!" Me After the video: "What the hell did he just say?"."

[@stankygeorge]

Do a do-over as many times as you need to until you get it! No one will know but you!

[@onlyboatride]

Lol , laughing with you, not at you. My feelings exactly.

[@Josef_R]

It won't matter for me, if I ever need this info, I won't remember it or where I saw it. Or even that YT had a video of it.

[@jimedwards2666]

yep

[@fearlesspl370]

Josef you must be in your 50’s

[@johngregg8893]

You're doing good until 7:00 mark, after that you misused the speed square improperly to make the opposing 90° . That isn't totally wrong, ... it will work, as you've shown.. The proper thing to do, is to simply turn the square over and again find the same common angle, but from the other side. Put differently. You used the Pivot Point correctly for the first mark. But then you eyeballed the square into position. to mark the second line. The square is designed to help find the 90° angle you want. By simply turning it over and use the pivot to find your next line. Again go to the #3 common, but from the other side of the square. That will give you your 90° line MUCH faster and give you a new level of confidence. Try it, you'll like it. Once you do that. multiply the time it takes to use your method by 100 rafters. Then try the engineered method times 100 rafters. and THAT will make you appreciate the 1-3 seconds you're saving on each time to make your marks. Good luck. jg (Former Building Trades Instructor at a tech center in Alaska.)

[@Y3ssirree]

Awesome, published in 2013 and still helpful. Thank you. Unrelated note, dont listen to this video with good earbuds. You can hear a 'psst' sound every time he starts and stops talking. lol now you will hear it too

[@jlh5995]

Thank you so much for teaching the basics of the speed square. I've had one for over 10-years but only used it to draw 90 degree lines. Many times in the past I could have used your teachings to save me time and effort. I appreciate your tutorial.

[@Rebel1280]

This came out 4 years ago and still relevant today, man i love KZbin for this kind of stuff. Good work man, thanks for teaching us :)

[@frankcherry3810]

As a 70 year old trim carpenter, I have learned so much about something I have had in my pouch for 50 years!

[@blueseruser]

A good friend, and framing contractor who has passed away now once told me.. “A Engineer marks once, a Carpenter marks twice, and a Dern Fool marks all over the board!”

[@eddiejohn7744]

My father always said measure twice , cut once . I still got it wrong.

[@johnabbot1585]

No wonder i had marks all over, i thought i was doin good....

[@magaan4717]

blueseruser lol, even from the grave he still makes an impact. Great friend he was.

[@magaan4717]

I had a hunch there is a relationship from the rafters top edge to the wall what I didn’t know is how to determine or find out the original pitch.

[@joannanasset2375]

the speed square is an amazing tool - you did a good job of explaining some of its capabilities. thank you

[@001davem]

Great video, all I ever used a speed square for was scribing 90° lines. I am a 56 year old dog and I just learned some new tricks, thank you for sharing!

[@isketchupyoucanto1904]

I would suggest that using the hypotenuse edge to mark the long edge of the bird's mouth might be more convenient. The square would lie on the marking plane then.

[@glenalbertson7763]

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[@raynorcross938]

Thanks for breaking that down. Totally comprehensible and to the point. Again, thank you sir.

[@navmarroaming2292]

I did not want to miss one second of that. Matter of fact, gunna save it and watch it again. You were awesome.

[@TomGlander]

"With a little bit of know-how you can move mountains." How true is that!!

[@MrFlasshhh]

ya well you better bring a shovel.

[@jimduffin311]

With a little bit of explosives you can move anything.

[@billybobbobson5346]

Tom Glander that’s not true at all.

[@believerscc]

sounded like some Bob Ross type saying.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Thanks! I’m getting ready to start construction on my cabin, was still confused on building my roof and how to use the speed square to make it happen... you just removed the confusion! Now to go check for other tools and tricks I will need next week!

[@jimheier64]

if you can understand that when building square every angle has to equal 90 degrees so if your pitch is 26 degrees at the ridge beam it will be 64 degrees sitting on top the wall the return cut of the birds mouth.

[@NB_Chad]

@Rick Sanchez C137 good lord if you are just learning basic carpenters knowledge and are planning to build a roof for your cabin in a week you are in for a rude awakening. I've been a carpenter and roofer many years and get very frustrated when people with no experience treat the roofing trade with no respect. It is infact a skilled trade and i promise your roof will fail by either collapsing under stress of weight or have many light to severe leaks with snow, rain or wind driven rain. A roof is crucial to any building on being done properly. Think of the consequences and implications of a collapsed roof or a leaking roof. Especially if one were to happen in the midst of a bad snow storm or heavy winds/rain. Either take learning the trade more seriously or call a professional. Your life, livelihood and personal belongings depend on it and unfortunately home owners insurance does not cover incompetence and or non professional, uninsured and unqualified work!

[@NB_Chad]

Id actually like to hear about the end result seeing as you posted your comment 1 year ago @Rick Sanchez C137

[@jamesbeaudoin2941]

Chad, I hear what you say but be nice.. Maybe he dont have a carpenter close.. a level, framing square or speed square.. The snow load varies where you live. If you need a permit for the building they will provide you with what you need for rafters size, spacing and sheeting size. If not go online.

[@joshbrienen5133]

@@NB_Chad it's his own cabin, who cares? It's his project, let him do it himself. Learn something, and if be fails, it's only at his expense, not yours. Not shitting on your trade.

[@Axworth]

Thank you for this. Started a little renovation company and been doing a lot of framing lately. This info will surely come in handy.

[@EEJester1586]

Yo Mike Hawk this was a speed square video not a rafter video. I don't appreciate you talking crap at me. I do my best if you don't like it then do a better job.

[@bobbillings]

Ethan, whomever Mike Hawk was don't respond to him and delete the comments. "Mike Hawk" is a made up street slang name to get the person to say "My Co** " when the person is trying to say mike hawk.. I find your video informative and easy to understand and hope you continue to do these.

[@greygoosemafia]

Ethan you're awesome

[@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife]

Bob Billings Ah what an encouragement, great...

[@zachmoss3611]

Classic Work can't you just use the common on the tail to figure out pitch

[@jrd8782]

Classic Work don't sweet it bro, theses crackheads don't know shit! Your spearding some super vauleable info. Keep on keeping on bud! Thanks for making these videos you do a mighty fine job

[@dontony51]

Thank you. Always wanted to know to use that tool.

[@jacobmarmolejo3946]

Great info. Life long mason here. Used speed square alot. But now i what all the little lines mean a what they are for. Alot easier than a level and ruler

[@dennisplowe]

Thanks! I've looked and wondered for 10 years at this thing, now I"m going to go use it!

[@louf7178]

LOL

[@kevinvaughn6788]

The "seat cut" is part of the process of creating the "birds mouth". They are not one in the same. The "plumb cut" is the other half of the completed birds mouth cutting process.

[@trollnu1356]

The plumb bob trick was the best take away from this vid because everything hinged on that angle thank you sir I've been a union ironworker for 25 years but suck at carpentry,im tryn to learn and this helped

[@SuperBowser87]

Hey Ethan I'm from Kentucky and I know all about the accent thing. I'm proud of mine. Would not change it if I could. The only mistake I have EVER seen in your videos is that you get mad at the haters or trolls. Whatever you call those idiots. Don't respond to them that's what they live for because outside of making fun of people on KZbin they do not have a life. I have yet to see anybody who talks crap about you have a channel of there own much less make a video. Imagine if that's all you had to do was troll on KZbin? When they get board looking at porn and trying to find pictures of nude celebrities they head to your channel and put you down so they can feel better about there poor pathetic life. You keep doing what your doing. A lot of us really appreciate it brother!

[@EEJester1586]

Thanks man I do appreciate it. Aye our Heritage is something to be proud of, and the Southern drawl is who we are. I do get mad at the haters, and I know I need to quit because it doesn't do any good. I'll do my best to do nothing! Thanks again man.

[@johncloona4956]

Tom Wilcox I think it's important to have all this explained in a way that's simple to understand just like you did well done you I myself am interested in most trades like steel work wood stone roof concrete , Speaking of trades I stoped on the road one day where a man was working with wood he was making a horse drawin caravan and he was so interesting to listen to he explained everything to me he never went To school he couldn't read or rite no fancy tools and used a peace of stick for a measure but when he explained it to me it all stood to reson great great gye

[@dougwagner5724]

The only people who put accent above knowledge are teenagers and/or the immature, ignorant adults...pay no attention, not worth it.

[@mgribbs9358]

Awesome video. Thanks so much! By the way, as a Canadian, I must say, you’re accent sounds absolutely wonderful, eh. I agree with the previous writer; you have to completely ignore the internet trolls who, like bullies, lack self-esteem and try to make themselves feel better by putting down (in their minds it’s a put-down) others. It’s a sad way to live and unfortunately causes damage to those who don’t understand the behaviour. You can only hope that one day the troll will decide to seek help (therapy), figure out why they have low self worth and how to love himlher self, and consequently others. God bless.

[@steveday2868]

Tom Wilcox What accent? I didn't notice, hmm.

[@steelbender4463]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Much appreciated!

[@debiallen4053]

As a beginner woodworker I am thrilled to learn this. So cool! Thank you!

[@sttm1283]

damn. i bought one of these and all i figured myself was two functions... the tool just got multiplied in use.... thanks for all the tips.

[@lkkoller]

Great videos mate! I am a school teacher teaching geometry . These vids are perfect to show the class so they can see how we really use the math.

[@EEJester1586]

Thank you. Glad I can help anyway in teaching. I am a teacher myself in welding.

[@michaelkern8856]

Don't understand why 3,000 people don't like this video. I thought it was well done. I know I learned a lot.

[@philthebarber]

AMAZING lesson. This guy is a genius. Thank you very much.

[@adammiscellaneous9309]

"Its amazing what you can do with simple tools, and with a little bit of know-how, you can move mountains". Great comment there mate, and great video, I bought a speed square as a fence for my circular saw, really glad I watched your video to see what else it can do. Thanks mate!

[@Twobarpsi]

I bought a nice aluminium one. Never knew all the uses it could do! I'll never look at it the same way again! Great video!

[@sonnet2ix]

I found this video informative, concise and enjoyable to watch. Pay no mind to the haters. Don't even respond to them. They've got nothing better to do. You've got a few hundred thousand hits because the video is good. Thank you for making it. I'm just getting into carpentry and I like practical knowledge. One day I hope to learn the deeper things and study some engineering, but I also like to get busy and learning the basics of these tools makes projects possible right away. Not all carpenters were mathematicians, but they knew certain principles and built huge durable structures. Thanks.

[@EEJester1586]

Thanks man I do appreciate it.

[@---yx7ti]

3 million hits

[@albinsalguero6300]

Cool video i always come back and watch it for refresher.

[@stosi6073]

my wood shop class teacher told us you could just about build a house with this a t square drill and a saw. thanks for brushing up my knowledge!

[@craneman8725]

I always wondered how that cut was made. thank you