Most people don't know this, how to use a speed square, the ultimate guide.

In this video, you'll get an understanding of everything a speed square is capable of and be able to do more with your tools.
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[@bellab2125]

Thank you so much for this and all of your videos. My dad died last year. He was a construction worker and I have all of his tools. I got into woodworking a few years before he died and wanted to learn everything from him but he got sick and we just didn’t get that time. I am his daughter and I think I would make him proud. Thank you for helping me.

[@robertkiefer2030]

Sorry to hear about your loss, I know you'll make him proud. For learning woodworking, may I suggest looking into a local (or the nearest) maker space? They have folks who are willing to help teach and work on projects with folks. :)

[@Baneslayer]

You are making him proud. I know it. He sees you.

[@NightWear21]

😭 that's heart breaking. "we just didn't get that time". :(

[@0.o793]

This is the real use of KZbin!

[@hashimhalstead]

If it’s not this or low budget cinematic masterpieces I don’t want it.

[@mdhaynie]

@@hashimhalsteadit won’t be long until someone makes a reaction video to this. They’ll add a frame below and you can watch them nod to everything he says. Probable title- “You’ll never guess what this guy did with these life-saving tips!!!!!!”

[@hashimhalstead]

@@mdhaynie this is painfully accurate… 😢

[@sebastianklug2696]

L1​@@mdhaynie

[@jaredhammonds8255]

​@@mdhaynieand don't forget the dialog. "Woah what's he gonna do with that? No way bro he just measured an angle! Bro what is he even doing next bro? Bro! Yo bro!"

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Good stuff and no annoying music, well done.

[@gergemall]

Excellent content ❤

[@SuperSuperdude88]

the music is always THE WORST part of these videos

[@altercaze]

I don’t know why I’m watching. My life has nothing to do with building stuff. But I can tell the professionalism behind this video.

[@james_gatlin]

Not to worry, some day you will encounter a speed square and you’ll be able to say, i know how to use one of them.

[@Offroader451-rm5jz]

I'm with you on this

[@MrHandsomeferny]

Same here brother

[@Devil-Made]

Thank you! Finally someone who knows the advantages of KZbin makes woodworking-specific knowledge videos. I see so many videos from woodworkers who treat their video like a PBS special. They’ll introduce themselves, talk about what they’re GOING to talk about, talk about themselves and why they’re qualified to talk about what they’re about to talk about, cut to a cute little animation and a jingle, then repeat what they are GOING to talk about. It gets exhausting. Don’t me started on repetition. They cover the same info over and over and over. But you! Oh, you. You actually understand that there’s a ten second back- and forward button, or maybe you just don’t care if we get it on the first go round. Doesn’t matter. The point is you aren’t treating this like a television show on public television. You play to the strengths of your medium. You present the information in an organized and thoughtful way, without the ego. I hope all your videos are like this because I’m a convert. There’s so much about woodworking or construction that I learned by doing simply because I don’t have time to watch a 30-minute video by someone trying to recreate This Old House - just to realize they didn’t cover the information I actually needed. This was a fantastic video and I learned more from you in ten minutes than I have from hours of random other videos. So, thank you. Good stuff!

[@Shackman66]

Clear, concise and enjoyable to watch. I don't think it could be better unless you were here to give me feedback while I try it at home.

[@markdavich5829]

It's videos like this that make my friends/family think I'm smart when I build something because more often then not, I have almost no idea what I'm doing. 🤣😂

[@austinwinget1232]

I'm a foreman on a construction crew and I still watch these videos because sometimes I forget

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

I was most impressed that he took a few seconds to show people how to square you decks up on their saws. That is some information that everyone can use.

[@kenshutes6032]

Finally!! An informative straight to the point video. Thanks!!

[@cafecybernz]

Best instructional video on how to use a speed square! Congratulations on the editing, clear audio, use of classical paintings, no annoying music or long digression on "our week sponsor". Keep up the good work.

[@SteffDev]

It is so satisfying to use and get perfect angles!

[@jcenergy2493]

Been a contractor for many years, excellent video! A little detailed for an expert, but perfect for anyone, even a beginner! Good job ❤

[@grimxgrimm]

had to pause at 3:26. The tip for measuring plumb line on the inside line due to pivot point adding thickness blew my mind. Tiny tricks like this increase the quality in carpentry. Thank you!

[@omarhernandez-kz6tv]

I watched this with the intention to learn some new stuff about the square but turns out I knew everything you mentioned but I was so impressed with the quality and detail you put in this video I’m gonna definitely be buying one of those shirts. Keep up the good work

[@tieguy]

This is one of the best edited videos I've seen for a topic like this. You pack a ton of useful information into 10 minutes. I will be more effective with a speed square, and the video was a joy to watch.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

Level is perfectly perpendicular to earth's gravity. Plum is perfectly parallel with earth's gravity. You had it backwards. Very informative video so far! Thanks for making it!

[@mikedurkee7296]

Because this was such an insanely good tutorial on a speed square that I've had for (longer than I would like to admit)... I subscribed, hoping that the rest of your content is in the same universe as this will be a bonus!

[@psidvicious]

Good video on one of the most useful tools to come around in the last ~50 years or so. Most carpenters/woodworkers understand the relationship of the numbers in a pitch cut like 6:12, 8:12 etc. 12 is the constant and always means 12 inches in the horizontal. The other number is the vertical which determines the steepness of the pitch. The speed square has done the math for you already and has a separate scale for the hip/valley angles. Not everyone is aware that in a hip/valley cut the “12” number changes from 12 to 17 inches. In other words the 17 now becomes the constant horizontal dimension and the vertical will still vary. This is the number you would use on a full size framing square, where the angle has not already been calculated for you.

[@thedahlins]

Hey, good info! Thank you!

[@Sjwolosz321]

Ha ! .. It's actually 16.97 not 17 if anyone want to get testicle .Lol . That little difference can bite you in the butt on intense roof frames . . But this vid is obviously not for that. It's generic and introductory . When you buy a Swanson . Most include what I call " The Book of The Brain Dead " A particular pitch add this much to the rafter for the run . Then the inches . Presto . The answer . So flawed and on low pitches can create substantial errors of drop . The numbers are rounded off . At least on a real framing square there are listed decimals for common pitches . Much better yet . But when you step into bastards . Many rely on a Construction Blaster Calculators and have no idea why it derived that length . I impress on all my fledglings . Learn The Math . See it operate , watch it move .Speed Triangles are for laying out plates , scraping drywall and scraping ice off your windshield . I have a class coming up on taking calculating Common Length Difference on hip jacks with HPCL " Heel Plumb Cut Line " to an accuracy.that NASA,would approve. Just playing around . I am a master carpenter with 43 years of inexperience . This vid was good enough for Learners . Had a few errors but nothing egregious . All my students . I emphasize .. Math !! . Let the Math do the work

[@The_Pariah]

I don't even do that much construction around my house and still feel I need one of these in my toolbox. What a wonderfully versatile tool.

[@peterthill]

WOW! Using an Speed Square for long time and can still learn new things about it. THX for sharing 👍

[@joe226825]

I have one thing that I need to correct in this video. The angular cut of a rafter where it mates with an opposing rafter is known as the slope angle is 6/12. 6" rise to 12" of run. The run of rafter is the distance measured from the ridge to the outer point of the building which equals (26.57 degrees) The pitch of a roof is the angle at the ridge where the opposing rafter mate together in respect to the overall Width of the building. A full 1 pitch is 24" in height to 12" of run. So when you speak about a Pitch of a roof you could have a 1/2 Pitch roof which is half of 24" or 12" and the angle it forms is 45 degrees . A 1/3 pitch is 8" rise to 12" run and the angle the mating rafter forms is 33.69 degrees A 1/4 Pitch roof is 6" rise and 2 mating rafter will form a angle of 26.565 degrees. So the Slope angle of a rafter is Not to be Confused with the Pitch of a roof. You could have 2 mating rafters with 2 different lengths with 2 different Plumb Cuts because they have 2 different Runs which will form unusual angles where they come together at the Apex of the roof. You might refer them to be Bastered Pitches...

[@Jaber8968]

Thanks for the detailed introduction, this video is a great explanation for the square tool, and direct to the point

[@sharonheald7864]

Thank you!! Ive always wondered how to make the most of my speed square. I learnt heaps from your video and have saved it for later.

[@dis52]

Very detailed, but not complicated. Great vid.

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

Thanks. Very concise, direct, and has nice animation to clear up specific points

[@jenniepost7837]

Oh my gosh, this is so helpful. Learned some of this in a woodworking class but you added so much more in a no nonsense way. Will save video for future reference. Thank you!

[@maxxford23]

You didn't use it to clear off the work space or use it to pry anything im not sure you know how to use it

[@james_gatlin]

😂

[@SovietRobot69]

Or hammer something. #everythingisahammer

[@Esiddik]

😂😂😂

[@michael_mcgowan]

Bro didn't even use it as a nail set. Like, what?

[@user-kd1dz2hz5v]

I have been in industry for a long time but grew up without a lot of this kind of knowledge...THANK YOU ! KEEP IT UP! MORE MORE MORE!

[@Ferndalien]

The delivery is clear, but it's fast. But fast doesn't matter, people can pause the video to think, rerun any part to see it again and be clear, etc. This was well done.

[@nelsonstepple7283]

One of the best explanations videos ive watched on the rafter square good job man thanks for the knowledge!!

[@MAKAWELI187]

Thx just ordered 1, and perfect timing with this informative video of how to use the tool. Good stuff, something they should have learned us in schools, something useful u know. 😊

[@chrishallett4532]

That was excellent. I appreciate the brevity and how much you packed into 9 1/2 minutes. Thank you!

[@MrManAmong]

Thanks dude. Been using a speed square for years and never considered the plumb bob trick. Keep the tips comin!

[@Robert_Byland]

Speed square demystified. Thank you!!!

[@swcheshier61]

Good stuff. Thank you so much. I love all the positive comments and hope it encourages you to keep at it. God bless you

[@bloodoatmeal]

Great video! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

[@ErossaanBooming]

Amazing video! Just bought one 2 days ago without knowing why. Just felt it might make my diy projects easier.... Happy i came across this video

[@robertjames-life4768]

Such a well presented, to the point, video. No stupid music or superfluous performance. New subscriber!

[@callummalseed7908]

Uve just gotten my qualification as a carpenters, and i cocered rafter length calculations. But id love a refresher on how its done. Becouse you explaine everything in such an easy to understand way. Thank you

[@AnIrishExport]

Great video... very useful information !!

[@busterwest1644]

I have one and use it for 90 degeree cuts, Not a roofer but now I can see how I can apply the speedsquare to so many different applications Thank you. Saved to my playlist as I will need to watch a few times and refer back when required. Excellent video.

[@ebony5766]

This explains a lot! Thanks!

[@IamKlaus007]

Very good info. Thank you.

[@mrjoehimself]

Very well done video! Nice to see such incredible quality videos here, thank you!

[@ricko2766]

Great video topic. I learned something today by watching it. Thanks!

[@robira1313]

Thank you for showing what I never knew!

[@mizraincaire9922]

Not everybody can explain like that! Excellent work!

[@oscarfarley4104]

Dude, you totally rock!

[@ketocajun7451]

Good video, learned something new about the speed square. Thanks.

[@gregorycatullo3511]

love the tips! even explanation of hip-vally mesurments and some important details. nice work. will reference and take notes to memorize so i dont need to pull out the measuring tape so often if not needed. Cheers on a quality made video!

[@richardvila3]

Thanks for the information

[@xarezapalevipalevi2848]

Perfect work.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Great lesson thank you !

[@AGEngineering]

Best video I've seen about speed square, many thanks

[@capitalfont5433]

Nicely done!

[@MrVuvuzaala]

A very useful and instructive video; thanks for producing it! 😉👍

[@Jock-mj4zd]

Thanks for this.

[@Baneslayer]

Thanks for the info bro! Great content. Actual information.

[@jeffreydustin5303]

I was just wondering about the uses of a speed square. Great explainer!

[@thegeneral5716]

Very good and informative video. I like how at the end the two of you do the Cowboy Gunfighter walk and end it w/ the Gunfighter Stance and twitching finger's.

[@andersgrassman6583]

Outstanding video, with 100% good information, worthy of really learning. I'm actually a bit stunned having just watched the video.

[@gergemall]

Excellent video’ thank you

[@hrobesak]

Awesome video. Thank you for that 🙏

[@StarCitizenJorunn]

Super helpful video!

[@stuffsethmakes]

great video. image quality looks awesome and the info is straight to the point without a bunch of fluff. 👌🏻

[@funkdubayous]

im bookmarking this video! super informative. good work man, you got yourself a new sub

[@PerplexedPhoton]

Great video, I'll be sure to recommend it to a few friends!

[@vwpac]

Been lookin for info this concise since I got mine

[@camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265]

Amazing ! 😃🙌🏽 I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next videos

[@jackmorrison8030]

Great video. Keep up the hard work

[@roboliver9980]

Excellent and useful

[@chippi09]

After watching this video, I went ahead and order a better newer one SpeedSquare for mine is pretty beat up. I have learned more 'bout this tool after this video. Thanks for sharing !

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Truly a phenomenal video man well done and wanna say thank you. Much appreciated bro

[@kccoon6985]

Thanks for the information very helpful

[@aracelischnaufer5969]

Great information, thank you!

[@Sionnach1601]

Very good video, well done and thank you.

[@MrG46236]

Well done video. I learned a lot . thank you.

[@cameronbare4321]

Your 6/12 is the cut of a rafter. The pitch of a 6/12 cut is 1/4 pitch. 53 year carpenter. Pitch is based on both sides of the roof rafters, 24 inches. Excellent video on the speed square. Do one on the old time framing square. That has all the tables. Good day.

[@carlyellison8498]

No longer scared of my speed square! Thanks so much!

[@markpukey8]

Great video. Great choice of things to overlay on the video too. Makes is all really clear. I'm still going to have re-watch a few times, out in the garage, while I butcher a few 2x4's until it sinks in though.

[@ianlyons6563]

Great video, v informative and well thought out. Thanks

[@senvizyon]

Great content , thank you for sharing.

[@alaniemieckota]

Amazing video.

[@free2trudge]

Great video!

[@ab_crypto]

Cool, I wanted to know all of the uses of the speed square. Great video thanks for posting this content

[@harrycaul2494]

Great video, thanks - and nice to see Joseph Wright painting in there at 1.35secs

[@BullEspresso]

Thank you for this. It's way better than using a protractor and a ruler.

[@BOKEHMASTER]

Excellent!!!

[@user-wl4cl1ph3b]

Best yet !

[@T-Wise888]

Man! Great video! I also really dig that ToughBuilts level!

[@shaunnicholls5387]

thanks guys great video

[@eveningstar1]

Thank you!

[@hadawaco]

I'll happily say I would be absolutely lost if I was tasked to build a rafter frame, working with wood and angles is an art 👏

[@DavesRabbitHole]

I have one in my toolbox, I’m never going to use most of these features, but it’s nice to know they are there. To be honest I mainly use mine as a fence for my circular saw when cross cutting.

[@kevinmoncada5120]

If any of you guys are wondering about the diamond or why its marked 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 on larger squares its because those numbers are the width of common top plates. (His square doesnt have that feature but i know milwaukee and swanson and maybe other brands do) 2x4 is 3 1/2 2x6 is 5 1/2 2x8 is 7 1/4 but 1/4 inch is barely anything so it don’t matter. These numbers help make sure you get full bearing of your seat cut on your wall. It can get more complicated than that but for diy its just what you need.

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

great video

[@aaronmutch1883]

Things your dad never taught you that you need to know. Thanks for the education my brother! I am gonna re watch this video a couple times to make sure I don’t forget. And save it on my playlist for when I do forget

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Thank you.

[@ifell3]

Great video, going to have to rewatch that more detailed stuff. But got me subbed 🤙🏼

[@RLTango]

Sweet! "Scribe" and "2x4 width" markers are built in?! Now i know! Thank you!!!