How to Square a Framing Square

How to Square A framing Square!! This might seem strange that you have to square a square, but the reality is most framing squares aren't square and can go out of square. In this video you will see how to check and adjust your square so you can get the best performance out of it. The method used to check if the square is square can be used on any type of square, so make sure you check all your squares and adjust accordingly.

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  • @jonnytwotimes2558
    @jonnytwotimes255814 күн бұрын

    Aluminum square manufacturers in shambles right now. Great vid!

  • @jamesccart
    @jamesccart7 ай бұрын

    never knew this thankyou saves buying a new square when the old one is no longer square

  • @mreconomist1402
    @mreconomist14024 жыл бұрын

    You have quick and concise videos on how to fine tune! Definitely keep it up!

  • @ron1martens
    @ron1martens4 жыл бұрын

    You are an engineer. I remember first going into the trade and been told I should work in an office. Some people when they cut something and it isn't quite right will simply make it work. For me I will recite or adjust until it's right. Like a tile been laid. Some people will make it work. I will pull it out and either add or remove material to make it better. That is the difference in making a less tolerance. You are a maestro in engineering precision working to the best of your ability. You get satisfaction. One of the reasons even if my quote is double to competitors they will make more money than me because they are quantity. I will try your method of improving a square. I have over a period of time bought different sizes of engineers squares. I also imported Japanese steel rulers. Thankyou for your invaluable utube uploads.

  • @316woodworks9
    @316woodworks9 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done. 2 screen shots will be filed in a folder. Thank you! On tip. Aluminum squares will cut if running a blade on them. I guess you could even blemish a steel square too. Keep one for cutting and one for reference only. Make a wall mount that will never allow it to fall. Maybe something with a V mount or a PVC tube. Treat them like gold. Keep an an extra one for rough handling.

  • @jason4547
    @jason45473 жыл бұрын

    You truly are a plethora of practical wisdom. "The Only True Source Of Knowledge Is Experience"..... And for that I thank you.

  • @marcelrey9533
    @marcelrey95334 жыл бұрын

    Never thought they could be adjusted, that’s great! Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jameshaveron4197

    @jameshaveron4197

    6 ай бұрын

    Have never seen this adjustment before, 60 + and learning something new.

  • @bobbleheadjesus19
    @bobbleheadjesus194 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know I needed this, thanks!

  • @ashokmoghe8035
    @ashokmoghe8035 Жыл бұрын

    A very nice and to the point video with precise illustrations. Keep up the good work.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you liked it!!

  • @nicknackthenoo
    @nicknackthenoo3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like I will be checking my squares. didn't know this could be performed on this type of square, many thanks for the info.

  • @user-hd8ej8yx9p
    @user-hd8ej8yx9p4 жыл бұрын

    this needs more views! great tips!

  • @aco319sig3
    @aco319sig36 ай бұрын

    I always wondered how to do this!

  • @OmarAhmad-gm1uc
    @OmarAhmad-gm1uc3 жыл бұрын

    Mind blowing!

  • @practicalmetrology8599
    @practicalmetrology85993 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I like your videos! I just about had a heart attack when I saw what I thought was you adjusting your Chappell square. I had to watch several times to see that you were adjusting Swanson and Johnson squares, and not the Chappell (I think). I have been thinking about buying the Chappell for several years, but I could never find one in stock! So I just ordered a Johnson CS12 and looked for videos on how to adjust it. Yours is the best I have found.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate that!!😁👍🏻

  • @rolandrios3645
    @rolandrios36453 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you, other videos don't explain the obtuse & acute aspect leaving me not sure where to begin adjustments.. Now I'm certain. Thanks again.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You, glad it helped!!

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 Жыл бұрын

    Smart fellow.

  • @umeshw4845
    @umeshw48453 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered about this...Thanks for sharing the problem and the solution. Cheers

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! 😁👍🏻

  • @liloukulele5238
    @liloukulele52383 жыл бұрын

    Where is the loud distracting music used on most egghead videos? NOPE...just a straight forward clear and concise educational video. Job well done! Subscribed.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!😂👍🏻

  • @gadgethunter5732
    @gadgethunter57322 жыл бұрын

    Super explanation. Thanks.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! Glad you liked it!!😁

  • @rafaelmoral8053
    @rafaelmoral80532 жыл бұрын

    Nice tip. Thanks!

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

  • @Ace-ig6vs
    @Ace-ig6vs2 жыл бұрын

    I have to try this. I have a few squares that need some rehab

  • @Hugebach
    @Hugebach Жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you

  • @kayastancil8631
    @kayastancil86312 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁👍🏻

  • @stuffoflardohfortheloveof
    @stuffoflardohfortheloveof2 жыл бұрын

    Very good. 👍🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!😁👍🏻

  • @alfabrizio6005
    @alfabrizio60053 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks. Never knew.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁👍🏻

  • @woodliceworm4565
    @woodliceworm45653 жыл бұрын

    Well I just learnt something new

  • @mikez4132
    @mikez41324 жыл бұрын

    This channel has taught me something every time. Explained for humans...lol..

  • @morningglory7279
    @morningglory72793 жыл бұрын

    Oh, thank goodness. I thought I was going nuts, 4 squares--none in square since purchase. Hopefully I can fix that, now.

  • @iancivitello7900

    @iancivitello7900

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thebuilditchannel8609 would sanding one side or the other work to square it up?

  • @jeffreyhill1011

    @jeffreyhill1011

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Morning Glory did you get them tuned up?

  • @pedrolopes4489
    @pedrolopes44892 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Great explanation. I also have a speed square. Can you also adjust it the same way?

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This doesn’t work on a speed square because all sides are closed.

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner15652 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed 👍thanks for the video. What is the best framing square at a medium price

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! I recommend a steel square they adjust better. Not sure if any are really better but try to find one that is square or close to it.

  • @VortekXtiik
    @VortekXtiik2 жыл бұрын

    My squares have always been out even when first purchased, only once have I got a square and it was actually square, I had a steel machinists square but things that are nice tend to grow legs if you know what I mean.

  • @thebuilditchannel8609

    @thebuilditchannel8609

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean!!😂

  • @SawdustAndShavings
    @SawdustAndShavings3 жыл бұрын

    What do you do if the square is square on the inside edge, but not outside edge?

  • @agentchodybanks9120

    @agentchodybanks9120

    8 ай бұрын

    Then the blade would be tapered, throw it away

  • @natas0733
    @natas07333 жыл бұрын

    Big box srores near me only carry framing squares with tables in aluminum. The steel ones do not have the tables... wtf

  • @howardwayne3974

    @howardwayne3974

    3 жыл бұрын

    Buy an aluminum one and a steel one and take a dremmel mototool and scribe the markings from the aluminum one onto the steel one .

  • @natas0733

    @natas0733

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@howardwayne3974 i cannot write legibly with a dremel. You know the tables im talking about right?

  • @rosscollins2910

    @rosscollins2910

    3 ай бұрын

    @@natas0733doubt anyone with a Dremel could get all that info done on a framing square. That’s a ton of engraving. Rafter tables. My Stanley’s have tables, the Johnson doesn’t

  • @natas0733

    @natas0733

    3 ай бұрын

    @@rosscollins2910 right!? This guy....

  • @JamesKelly89
    @JamesKelly892 жыл бұрын

    I like the part where he said "square"

  • @kds471
    @kds4714 жыл бұрын

    Will this work on cheapo aluminum squares?

  • @kds471

    @kds471

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @WelshRabbit

    @WelshRabbit

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thebuilditchannel8609 Oh, boy, I can't wait to give my brother-in-law's big brand new 26-16 Woodpeckers square a few good whacks. I'm sure he'll be very pleased.

  • @natas0733

    @natas0733

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WelshRabbit u do that, an I will PERSONALLY come and deliver the beatdown haha

  • @natfunk71
    @natfunk713 жыл бұрын

    A 90 degree angle is called a right angle. :/

  • @LaserHighway
    @LaserHighway3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t spare a square.