When I was a teenager, I worked at O'Connor Hardware in Billerica, MA. Tom Silva would come in several times a week. Everyone knew him and he was a great guy...what you see here is what you get. He's the real deal.

@catlady8324

3 жыл бұрын

Matthew Collins It’s nice to hear about a “Celebrity”, who behind the scenes, is not dirty and corrupt. I always trust blue collar folks more than business big wigs, Hollywood types or especially politicians. 🔨🧱🧰

@coreybartkuscole444

3 жыл бұрын

O’Connor’s is awesome. Going back soon.

@swirledworld340

11 ай бұрын

​@coreybartkuscole444 is the hardware store still around??

@matthewcollinsmc

11 ай бұрын

@@swirledworld340 Yes! It has moved locations over the years but still occupies a huge space in a strip mall in Billerica. They also converted from a True Value to an Ace store, but the overall experience and quality is the same

@swirledworld340

11 ай бұрын

@matthewcollinsmc that's awesome... if I'm ever in the area I'll tell em Matt Collins and Tim silva recommend 🤣🤙

As a long time tradesman, every time I see Tom in action, you can tell he is a real pro. His technique and ease of movement is a treat to watch. He's the real deal

@DarthRelkew

4 жыл бұрын

That's super cool man! Really is.

@webberfan1234

11 ай бұрын

Master Craftsman

@Sturmcrow1

8 ай бұрын

He is very good, however, when using the speed square as a circular saw fence, I think it actually works far better if you put the square on the far side of the board rather than the nearer side (for up to 8" wide boards anyway).

I asked for a “speed square” in the tool section at Home Depot and they had no idea what I meant. Felt like a real pro explaining it to them.

@mitchjohnson4714

3 жыл бұрын

I spent 45 minutes in Home Depot yesterday looking at rafter squares and trying to find the speed squares. Those rather squares sure looked like speed squares, but I wanted to make sure I got a speed square. I finally gave up and just got a rafter square.

@George-mf5hq

2 жыл бұрын

There are only a few people that know anything in that store. If I need info, I just google it

@marcuswilliams6840

Жыл бұрын

@@George-mf5hq Sad, but true.🙄

I love This Old House! My dad passed away years ago so I turn to these guys when I need help working on stuff. I appreciate this program and all that they do.

@SrikanthPRABHA7

2 жыл бұрын

❤️🙏

25 years ago I started watching this show. It is still on the air. Damn impressive.

Tom is the ultimate carpenter- I wish I had one tenth of his knowledge.

I love this show! These guys can fix anything. Their shop is always clean and their projects come off with out a hitch. All is right in this world.

These guys have forgotten much more than I'll ever know. But I keep learning from them. Thank You!

Tom Silva: not all superheroes wear capes.

@landreewilliams

6 жыл бұрын

Not all Silvaheros wear capes

@bigdaddyjavie

6 жыл бұрын

No, they wear Dog tags.

@TheTruth-ge7fj

4 жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddyjavie absurd.

Honestly one of the most informative videos they've ever produced

I bought a speed square not know how versatile it is. So glad I stumbled on this very informative video!

Have used a speed square for longer than I care to admit on a hobby basis and didn't know half of what was shown today. You truly can learn something new every day from This Old House.

I did not know like 90% of that stuff on a speed square. I literally use it just for drawing a 90 degree line. Awesome

I'm a Licensed Master Plumber, Licensed Plumbing Contractor and Licensed Builder. Tom Silva is a TRUE PRO!

Using it as a fence for a saw is a new one for me. Thanks Tom.

For years i use a speed square just for the 45° angle and then wonder what was all other ingravement about . thanks for the knowledge.

you know you mean business when you make tools just to hold your tools

@sanctusdeuscruor6219

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, indeed!

@cultclassic999

3 жыл бұрын

It's like hank hill has a small WD40 just in case his big WD40's cap gets stuck.

@ThePowerchimp

2 жыл бұрын

...with tools.

@davesellards1505

2 жыл бұрын

@@sanctusdeuscruor6219 Carpenters Pennsylvania

@TheSokodelic

2 жыл бұрын

Use a tool to make a tool for a tool!!!!

Every man in America should take a master class on how to be a man - taught by Tom.

The gentlemen in TOH are the best. Enjoy watching them for 30 years

where has this tool been all my life !

Tom Silva and his homemade speed square holders. What a king.

Simple brilliance. These are among the skills that we've been shedding the last few generations.

Tom Silva what a Gentleman. You always explains and makes things looks so easy. One can confidently take in as Gospel truths all your instructions and illustrations! Thank you

I knew it’s handy, but the number of additional new things I just learned! Wow!

Wow ... I am a little embarrassed to admit just how much I learned from this video ... mind blown.

Simple back to basics video with the master.

Had one in my pouch for 25years, wouldn't go to a jobsite without it!

It's going to be a sad day when Tom finally hangs up his speed square for good.

@Phyoomz

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sad already just thinking about it. :-(

@louie99999

5 жыл бұрын

He’s got an awesome accent.

@alext9067

5 жыл бұрын

I remember what must have been the first time Tommy was on This Old House. Bob Vila and Norm met him while he was installing a deck. He had the deck all framed out and not one post hole had been dug. Bob and Norm were scratching their heads and asking. Tommy said something like all the years he's been building decks he's yet to meet up with the predetermined post holes. Now that the deck was up, he KNEW where they were gonna be. Bob and Norm (in a private moment) remarked on the fact "Okay if that's what he does" (or something like that) I think Russel Morash spotted Tommy and the rest is history. (I'm kinda assuming that Russel Morash was still producing the show back then. I'm sure he was.)

@TheMarkFerron6

5 жыл бұрын

WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT??!

@sbaumann8810

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. Very clever guy

Truly professionals in their field..

Whelp. I watched this clip a couple days ago, and immediately went out and bought a swanson speed square and some 1x1 aluminum tubing and made my own holster. It works great!

Tom Silva is so awesome, he slows down his carpentry explanations to experts that are listening to him.

For many years I watched your show on PBS channel 28 , I have learned so many things and love so much and I became a handyman making living. Thank you so much.

I have never thought of a speedsquare. Now I need one.

I've watched Tom Silva since the 80s helping Bob vila on this old house , man I wish I was a apprentice under Tom Silva he knows alot I'd love to know

@godlyintellect6311

4 жыл бұрын

"he knows a lot I'd love to know" - I like how youve put it.

@brandonmoen6956

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! It Would be a dream come true to learn and Apprentice under Tom Silva and Norm Abram

There was insane amount of knowledge in that few minutes....

I’m amazed at all the people who wear rings and long sleeves in the shop. When I was in wood shop at school you couldn’t get near any machinery much less a workbench wearing either.

Plain and simple. Thanks on how to use a speed square and the tip at the end mate.

I have a square that's about 25 years old, I use it to level, find agles, rip 2x4's out of other wood, everything. It's got a LOT of uses.

Tom Silva is such a boss.

Pure GOLD....didnt know my speed square could do all that

Just pure gold . That is some next level of expertise 🙏❤️

Just want you to know that I went and got me a speed square because of you Tom. I watch all of you all's videos. If it's an ask this old house I watch it, all 4 of you are awesome and I've learned a lot.

I never knew all these different uses for the speed square. This will come in handy!

Finally I found clear and simple instructions for all the ways my speed square can be used. Thanks guys!

Haven't used a speed square since construction class in highschool. Here recently I started a new job and realized I forgot how to find my angles using one. Thanks for the refresher

I love these two guys .

Of all the tips and ' how to`s" on you tube, you can always trust these guys to get right to the point and be accurate.

Just got one of these for the first time…so handy drawing straight lines for cuts! Cool to see all the different uses.

Thanks Tom ! You guys are the greatest Tom

I just got exactly same square as that and I didn't know how to use it properly until I saw this! thx!

Thanks. Always something to learn!

I have been in construction about ten years and with all the big companies and small ones I have worked for through my union I think these guys are awesome.

I'm a noobie to carpentry doing small stuff in the garage and I absolutely love this device.

I love this old house..

Tommy is just a genius with magnificent ideas.

Thank you guys for explaining the mysterious speed/rafter square. I have about a half dozen of them lying around and haven't known how to use them until today.

A very useful and handy tool. Thanks Tommy for the explanation.

Tawmy! Thanks for showing me all the other things the square does. I wondered what all the other notches and stuff were for.

I love the show and all the info,techniques and tools. Tom's accent is pretty cool too.

A speed square is a great responsibility use it wisely

i've been in the oilfield for 4 years and never used a speed square like this.. Now i know the simple tasks i can do a LOT faster! thank's Tom

❤❤❤❤❤ tons of ❤❤❤❤! Excellent teaching here. Thank you!

Best speed square video i have found!

This is simple. I don’t do much wood work. But I occasionally cut a few boards for simple projects around the house. When making my cuts they would usually be off square. But now I know the basics of using a square. Got to get one now.

You have so many tools I love this tool

Thanks Tommy for the know how. I got one a speed square but didn’t know all the facts. Also can use it with a plumb bob to find the pitch and level

Way back Tom Silva showed up on show as the framer. The rest is history

Tom is a master for sure

Once again, another clear, and concise, Ask This Old House video. Tom Silva has, obviously, been around the block multiple times. The Speed Square... for most people, including numerous carpenters, a tool under utilized due to a lack of knowledge.

Wow man great explaining

I love Tom Silva, and his show, 😘

I don't need a square but now i want one !

Thank you (one thousand times!!) My speed square was going in slow motion I swear! 🤦‍♀️ To get the angle situation figured out in my brain was just a mess. Thank you for making that simple! 👍

Tom Silva is an artist.

Great information for a journeyman (me) or a master! Thank you Tom.❤️

thank god for Technology and Gurus like tom....Awsome thank you

Yes! I’ve always wanted a square holder like his!

Thanks Tom Silva you are like a master to me , gracias .

Informative, concise, and funny. Great video

I love my Swanson Speed Squares! Yes, I have a few of them, two aluminum for my construction, and two plastic for my balsa airplane projects. And I am familiar with all aspects of the speed square. Here's a tip; verify the 22.5 degree mark, then scribe a mark to make things easier when making anything that is in an octagonal shape.

@RenKnight347

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I use my plastic Swanson Speed Square on as well. Good to know that some of us still build'em from the ground up.

Why would anyone thumb down this video...

@r.shelton7793

3 жыл бұрын

People are haters and love negativity...What's not to like. I learned in 5 minutes how to be more efficient with the square.that means faster work completion. that equates to more money!! Let the haters hate, while we intellectuals,tradesman and techies continue to elevate!

@Nsaishie

3 жыл бұрын

Jealousy

@stanleyjones6705

2 жыл бұрын

I hit the wrong button. oops

Yep. I learned new stuff! Thanks Tommy

Toms bloody brilliant 👍🏻🇬🇧

You guys are amazing

I made one of those speed square holders out of thermoplastic beads. Molded it up in 5 minutes, doing a job with it now. Great!

Wow. I learned soo much. I only used it for straight lines and a guide for my saw

Very nice! Just getting started in woodworking!

I was holding the lip of the speed square on the wrong side of the board! Now it will be easier to make a cut keeping the lip of the square near me.

I learned a lot from this video, thanks.

Good Job, Tom.

this video was so informative, thanks so much.

This video was awesome and I learned something new!

Very Insightful, Thank you!

that was very interesting and helpful.

Thank you for video. It was very interesting!

Nice learned a lot did not know-thanks

Tom is the GOAT

Great job!

thanks for the lesson.

Love your show!!!