Man, I wish you had this yt channel when I was in high school! (68 - 72) I'm usually a day late & a dollar short, but I was around too early for ytube. I found a speed square 40 years ago, and the only thing I ever used it for was making a 90° line on a board to follow with my circular saw. (And that usually comes out crooked!) Next time I will clamp the square to the board as a guide, as I need 2 hands to operate the saw. I'm old ya know. I hope you get rich, or at least make a comfortable income from this channel. You absolutely deserve it!!!❤

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - always use as many hands as you need to keep you safe and keep all your fingers. We make very little from this KZread channel - but that was not the goal. Our main revenue is from licensing our Instructor Resources to schools in the US and Canada - about 150 schools and growing. I hope you enjoy the channel.

You really made that easier to understand how to use a speed square to its full potential, thank you 😊

Now I will save precious time thanks to this! There were some tricks I did not know. Thanks a lot for this great video!

I just came across your channel and like how clearly you explain the speed square. In my 20+ years in my trade. I've done a mix of residential and commercial. It's sad that so many "carpenters" only know how to make a 90° and 45°. I just subscribed and look forward to browsing more videos. Always looking for ways to improve find new nuggets!

This was very thorough, concise, and easy to understand. Thank you!

@ConstructionEd

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ConstructionEd

Ай бұрын

thanks

Don’t know how this came up on my feed…but I love it…I build all the time…I wasn’t comfortable with speed square..now I am…and I’m subscribing

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Hey, that is the best comment we got all month. I hope you enjoy other lessons of ours.

This time I learned the use of pivot. Thank you Teacher, Sir!

@ConstructionEd

7 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Great tutorial - simple but comprehensive.

Some great tips in here. I really like that idea for using it as a guide for a circular saw. Great video!

This is highly informative. You’re a good teacher 👍

Thankyou for guiding me through the steps to understand the speed square… makes sense… easy to follow!

Some people on KZread provide a lot of value with their videos. This was a great overview and I learned a ton.

Excellent video, taught me more about the speed square! Thank you!!! You are a wonderful teacher.

I was glad to find your explanation on the speed square, always wanted to learn go to better use it. Thank you,

Thank you, ive been looking for an explanation and you just came across my screen. Much appreciated.

Excellent video!! no nonsense, just cover the important basics and that's that. thank you'

Awesome! Thank you! I am learning woodworking and carpentry for farm use. Very helpful!

Excellent content and presentation. Thank you.

I really appreciate it. It was a well-crafted presentation with an organised structure and a smooth flow of ideas. I will subscribe to your channel.

I love this! This makes woodworking even more fun and can get even more creative! Thanks a billion :)

I knew you could use the corner of it to make sure something is square. I had no idea that the long side of it was 45°! this is bloody amazing!

Really good clear explanation of the rafter square basics, learned a lot thanks

A superb video. Your explanations are clear and thorough. Thanks so much.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this very clear, concise and useful tutorial.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, glad it was helpful

You are an amazing teacher!! You explain things so well! This is the 1st video of yours that I have seen, I look forward to watching many more. Thank you.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deanna, Glad you liked the video

@revon0521

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. No fluff; no wasted words. I'm here for it. Subscribed.

Love the square, use it as a saw guide all the time to make perfect cuts. Now I can use it to its full potential. Great info.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watch those fingers

Finally a clear and concise tutorial on the basics of the speed square. Thank you so much✊

@ConstructionEd

11 ай бұрын

glad you liked the video lesson

Thank you for a very clear explanation. You are a great teacher! Subscribed.

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

This man is a great teacher! Thank you for making these videos. They are very informative and helpful!

@ConstructionEd

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Speed square...the sextant of the building industry...excellent video!!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

As a sailor, I love that analogy,

Clear demonstration, good lesson, thank you.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! and thank you for watching

I only used speed square but not all features. Now I know what to look for and better use. Great teaching. Thank You!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I would care to compliment you on great instructions! I had never worked with wood and I searched for cutting wood, then your channel was displayed. I am glad I came up to this channel. I learned a lot. Much obliged

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Respctful & useful man Deserve subscription

Excellent! Detailed and informative but not excessive.

@ConstructionEd

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good teaching. Easy to follow

Perfect teaching, easy to follow, great graphics, not too much in one class. Greetings from Portugal.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Welcome to the community all the way from Portugal

Great teacher! Now I understand the speed square. I almost picked one at the store a few days ago. I will now examine it closely (those notches, marking style etc.) before I pick it. Thanks so much.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@ltridge504

Жыл бұрын

Spend the couple extra dollars and buy a Swanson with the little blue book. It's one of the best purchases you can make.

This is fantastic. Thank you so much. Wish I had watched this before my last 3 projects. Might have saved me from buying a miter saw.

Brilliant, Thank you.

Thank you for all this knowledge.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

we always keep learning 👍🏻thank you for your videos

@ConstructionEd

7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that

Excellent tutorial. My best to you. Cheers.

@ConstructionEd

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Excellent explanation. Very, very clear due to true teaching skills. Many thanks.

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@larryparis925

10 ай бұрын

@@ConstructionEd Thank you again. Really appreciate the clear instructions.

top class. you teach clearly and are articulate. I would happily pay for this quality of teaching. Thank you!

@ConstructionEd

11 ай бұрын

We do have classes at TradeSkillsU.online - that include elements that are not here on the free KZread Channel.

Helpful movie.Clear Explained.Thank You!!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks a lot! I know this sounds cliche, but you are a very good teacher!! You really simplified this process down to a tee!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

This is easily one of the best toturials. I don't have a square but I'm going get one and practise. Thanking you :)

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@wooddogg8

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the money brother, you need one of these in your box and won't regret the money spent! Peace!!

I learned it as the Swanson Square. It is one of the most useful tools in any pro or hobby shop. I have two sizes, with the Swanson booklet.

You have earned a subscriber sir. I work in the trades and as sad as it may sound I have never learned this information. Thank you for the clear concise lesson.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

That is all too common

Excelent Video, Thanks and God Bless.

@ConstructionEd

Ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Thanks. You’re the dad I never had.

I’m not actually watching the video because I’ve been in the industry for 10+ years, just stopping by to leave a like because I support you

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the support.

It is a very handy tool Good for metal roofing angles amongst other things . It is amazing how having the right tools makes a job easier and makes it easier to do a quality job .

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Great comment Mark

Awesome teacher! Thank you

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really loved your videos Joe 👌👍.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

My first video of yours I've seen so now I have subscribed. Thanks for the great video.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy some of our other lessons

Good Stuff, we also use a variety of squares and it’s all part of the art and good practice!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment

I like how this guy has paint on his hands and a bandaid on his finger. Really gives this piece a touch of realism.😂

legend you are , excellent teacher you are sir.

@ConstructionEd

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks

Thank you! I watched a couple other tutorials before finding yours while trying to use my carpenter’s square for “unconventional” purposes. They each left out the very important part: how to PROPERLY measure/cut angles (that’s where I was stuck while trying to get an equilateral triangle) by subtracting from the right angle, 90 degrees. This saved me tons of time! Best to you!

@ConstructionEd

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you!

I have two of these in different sizes and now I actually know everything it can do. I am such a numpty! I could have saved myself hours of work if I had known all this sooner. Thank you

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a Numpty - I had to look that one up. More can be done with a Speed Square - you can lay out an entire roof assembly. That video is coming out soon on our Learning Portal at TradeSkillsU.online.

@janetbayford133

Жыл бұрын

@@ConstructionEd British English vernacular LOL

I felt like I missed an opportunity never getting into shop in high-school. KZread and channels like yours are a gem! Thank you so much

@ConstructionEd

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by our channel, hope you enjoy more of our lessons and putting it to work.

Excellent video and information. Keep up the good work

@ConstructionEd

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Great video and commentary thanks 🙏

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

thank you very much and thanks for visiting our channel

Terrific video!

You are a good teacher.

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Nice tutorial…..good review. Thank you.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow what an absolutely amazing video. I learned more than I hoped. You’re an amazing teacher. I just want to know basics to do things around the house and learn to make some things. You’re an outstanding teacher - totally subscribing!

@ConstructionEd

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great information, thank you. Subscribed.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

You’ve just earned yourself a new subscriber.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

thanks for joining

❤❤🥇👍🏻💯 Best lessons I’ve come across! Well explained videos. Thanks.

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you found us

That was fantastic! Clear, concise, excellent demonstration and I appreciated that you used your goggles for the cut. There was no mention on confirming that the reference edge of the wood was square though.

@Avengedsevenfoldrocks

Жыл бұрын

When I became grateful for my eyesight after having cataract surgery, I started wearing safety glasses from the time I walk on the job until the time I leave. I need to be more cognizant about cutting with a saw and the particles blowing up around the safety glasses so I think the goggles would be the perfect tool.

@Avengedsevenfoldrocks

Жыл бұрын

In frame 16:19, I thought oh no 😳 he's not going to wear safety glasses but then after the cut, he was wearing them.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

The magic of editing - I remember when we were filming the video and had to stop and remember to put the glasses on. We promote using PPE all the time - but it is possible that we have missed it sometimes when filming

Hi I just want to say thank you for your video. My brother shared this with me knowing I love to learn about this sort of stuff & the fact that I'm his baby sister with tools 🤣 when he was up visiting for xmas he taught me how to fit a new door handle & I really enjoyed it along with other awesome things we got to do together ❤️ so thanks to my brother, you now have a new subscriber. So with that said I'm off to watch more of your videos hope you're having a awesome day 🙂

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

great story and thanks for sharing

Impressive tool, clearly explained. Sad I never knew about this before and how useful it is. Will buy one asap.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent video. You were clear, concise and informative. In too many other videos the presenters try to be entertaining and loose their audience. You have proven that you don’t need to provide songs, dances or nonsensical jokes to be successful on KZread. I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you!

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

Our content is designed for our teacher resource programs. While we like to have to people watch and subscribe - that is not our goal. Our business model is not to make advertising revenue.

love this explanation!

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

So glad!

Thanks for the tutorial

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

you are welcome

Great job! Thanks!

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

thanks

Super well done explanation!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! I’ve been using a speed square for years, but I never knew all its functions.

@ConstructionEd

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Finally someone explained angle cutting properly. I have friends who will line up 30D on the square to get a resulting 30D angle and they can’t figure out why they were wrong. It’s the same for a miter saw. The readings on the saw pertain to the angle of the waste piece. On both the square and miter saw 90D shows as zero. That’s why you have to subtract he angle you want from 90 and the result is the setting on the saw or the square.

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

very very true

I am a New Student in a Building Consruction Technology course. This is an amazing lesson. I will definitely be watching your channel. Thank You So Much!!!! 🤩🤩

@ConstructionEd

3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

You sir are a good teacher. Well explained concepts!

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

thank you very much

You’re easy to understand no a blándanla good work thanks

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and thanks for the comment

I’ve been using speed squares for years and consider it a critical tool. However, I’ve only known an eighth (1/8😊) of its utility. I became keenly aware of that recently when trying to install rafters on an offset roof with a dormer and really struggling to find the correct angles + lengths. While An Angle finder helped, I knew there was a way to use the “rafter square” and was irritated I couldn’t figure it out. I know this video didn’t cover that, but it discusses several other features that would have made many jobs more efficient (like ripping a board in half without having to measure both ends & drawing/chalking a line!🤯) had I known. Thank you for teaching!

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment - we will be releasing a video about using a rafter square for roofing soon - it is part of our other resources for teachers, just not part of our free public distribution yet.

Great video. I have that empire blue square. It’s close to 10 years old. A previous version. The numbers don’t wear off. It is a quality tool. Thanks for this I send guys here to figure out their own tool

@ConstructionEd

2 ай бұрын

Very cool! - keep up the sharing

I've had my Empire Speed Square, like you have in the video, for at least 10 if not 20 years, and the markings are still there, they don't fade or go away. Even if it did, they have a lifetime warranty, so you can just take it back to Home Depot and exchange it, no question asked. I also have a Milwaukee Speed Square and have had it for about 5 years and it is the same. The good thing about these is it is easier to see the markings, especially in bright sunlight.

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

I also like the price

I only ever use it to see if something is square but holy hell is this tool useful! Now going to look for other uses 😊

Perfect!

@ConstructionEd

9 ай бұрын

thanks

Great video!

Great video.

great lesson, thank you

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

you are welcome

The best teacher

@ConstructionEd

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton

Thx!

Great lesson Thanks

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig.

Good Information, Bravo from an old guy in Florida ...Paul

@ConstructionEd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks old guy from Florida - in fact Joe is in Florida right now, and I was there in central FL a few weeks ago. Keep up the nice weather.

@ypaulbrown

Жыл бұрын

@@ConstructionEd appreciate that......looking forward to more of you great information videos.....Paul

@ypaulbrown

Жыл бұрын

@@ConstructionEd I am in Orlando, fabricating and welding ......gotten cool here lately, down in the 40's....best wishes, Paul

Good lesson!

@ConstructionEd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Thank you so much

@ConstructionEd

2 ай бұрын

You're most welcome