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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  • @oo0Spyder0oo
    @oo0Spyder0ooАй бұрын

    Good stuff and no annoying music, well done.

  • @bellab2125
    @bellab212516 күн бұрын

    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

    @robertkiefer2030

    12 күн бұрын

    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

    @Baneslayer

    8 күн бұрын

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

  • @NightWear21

    @NightWear21

    5 күн бұрын

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

  • @0.o793
    @0.o79329 күн бұрын

    This is the real use of KZread!

  • @hashimhalstead

    @hashimhalstead

    27 күн бұрын

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

  • @mdhaynie

    @mdhaynie

    27 күн бұрын

    @@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

    @hashimhalstead

    26 күн бұрын

    @@mdhaynie this is painfully accurate… 😢

  • @sebastianklug2696

    @sebastianklug2696

    24 күн бұрын

    L1​@@mdhaynie

  • @altercaze
    @altercaze27 күн бұрын

    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

    @james_gatlin

    27 күн бұрын

    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

    @Offroader451-rm5jz

    17 күн бұрын

    I'm with you on this

  • @MrHandsomeferny

    @MrHandsomeferny

    6 күн бұрын

    Same here brother

  • @Shackman66
    @Shackman6629 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Devil-Made
    @Devil-Made10 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Finally someone who knows the advantages of KZread 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!

  • @Thesaurcery4U2C
    @Thesaurcery4U2C26 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @markdavich5829
    @markdavich582926 күн бұрын

    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. 🤣😂

  • @cafecybernz
    @cafecybernz18 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @omarhernandez-kz6tv
    @omarhernandez-kz6tv14 күн бұрын

    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
    @tieguy22 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @peterthill
    @peterthillАй бұрын

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

  • @busterwest1644
    @busterwest164427 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @jenniepost7837
    @jenniepost783722 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @jcenergy2493
    @jcenergy249328 күн бұрын

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

  • @chrishallett4532
    @chrishallett45324 күн бұрын

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

  • @sharonheald7864
    @sharonheald786426 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @swcheshier61
    @swcheshier619 күн бұрын

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

  • @user-kd1dz2hz5v
    @user-kd1dz2hz5v20 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @callummalseed7908
    @callummalseed790827 күн бұрын

    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

  • @J.Abdul8
    @J.Abdul829 күн бұрын

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

  • @nelsonstepple7283
    @nelsonstepple728325 күн бұрын

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

  • @MAKAWELI187
    @MAKAWELI18721 күн бұрын

    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. 😊

  • @ErossaanBooming
    @ErossaanBooming23 күн бұрын

    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

  • @grimxgrimm
    @grimxgrimm23 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @psidvicious
    @psidvicious27 күн бұрын

    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

    @thedahlins

    26 күн бұрын

    Hey, good info! Thank you!

  • @Sjwolosz321

    @Sjwolosz321

    21 күн бұрын

    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

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong12 күн бұрын

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

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f26 күн бұрын

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

  • @gregorycatullo3511
    @gregorycatullo351122 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life476817 күн бұрын

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

  • @dis52
    @dis5228 күн бұрын

    Very detailed, but not complicated. Great vid.

  • @The_Pariah
    @The_Pariah12 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @mrjoehimself
    @mrjoehimself12 күн бұрын

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

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman658320 күн бұрын

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

  • @mizraincaire9922
    @mizraincaire99223 күн бұрын

    Not everybody can explain like that! Excellent work!

  • @markpukey8
    @markpukey87 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @funkdubayous
    @funkdubayous5 күн бұрын

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

  • @Robert_Byland
    @Robert_Byland29 күн бұрын

    Speed square demystified. Thank you!!!

  • @jeffreydustin5303
    @jeffreydustin53037 күн бұрын

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

  • @Baneslayer
    @Baneslayer8 күн бұрын

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

  • @MrVuvuzaala
    @MrVuvuzaala26 күн бұрын

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

  • @Jeff-rk8hq
    @Jeff-rk8hq25 күн бұрын

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

  • @chippi09
    @chippi0917 күн бұрын

    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 !

  • @bloodoatmeal
    @bloodoatmeal27 күн бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

  • @ricko2766
    @ricko276624 күн бұрын

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

  • @thegeneral5716
    @thegeneral571623 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @stuffsethmakes
    @stuffsethmakes10 күн бұрын

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

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent752026 күн бұрын

    Great. Perfect explanation. Clear demonstrations. No elevator music, heavy metal or even Mozart. Which is good because ze came for you, not for them. All in all perfect video… The sad thing is the one I bought is the good old USofA cannot be used fully because they're not in metric.£ Ok guys, go metrics ! Billions of job opportunities for American carpenters in Good Old Europe. Thanks all the same. Subscribing to you channel right away.

  • @oscarfarley4104
    @oscarfarley41045 күн бұрын

    Dude, you totally rock!

  • @xarezapalevipalevi2848
    @xarezapalevipalevi284810 күн бұрын

    Perfect work.

  • @robira1313
    @robira131328 күн бұрын

    Thank you for showing what I never knew!

  • @AGEngineering
    @AGEngineering18 күн бұрын

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

  • @maxxford23
    @maxxford2328 күн бұрын

    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

    @james_gatlin

    28 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @SovietRobot69

    @SovietRobot69

    27 күн бұрын

    Or hammer something. #everythingisahammer

  • @Esiddik

    @Esiddik

    27 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @michael_mcgowan

    @michael_mcgowan

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @user-wl4cl1ph3b
    @user-wl4cl1ph3b29 күн бұрын

    Best yet !

  • @wesbaumguardner8829
    @wesbaumguardner88292 сағат бұрын

    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!

  • @ab_crypto
    @ab_crypto25 күн бұрын

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

  • @aracelischnaufer5969
    @aracelischnaufer596917 күн бұрын

    Great information, thank you!

  • @jackmorrison8030
    @jackmorrison803028 күн бұрын

    Great video. Keep up the hard work

  • @hadawaco
    @hadawaco23 күн бұрын

    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 👏

  • @Ferndalien
    @Ferndalien27 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony576629 күн бұрын

    This explains a lot! Thanks!

  • @ketocajun7451
    @ketocajun745124 күн бұрын

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

  • @BullEspresso
    @BullEspresso27 күн бұрын

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

  • @richardvila3
    @richardvila357 минут бұрын

    Thanks for the information

  • @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265
    @camiloaguilarflorezgomez626526 күн бұрын

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

  • @danielworlld5753
    @danielworlld575317 күн бұрын

    please never stop creating this is lit

  • @DavesRabbitHole
    @DavesRabbitHole24 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @T-Wise888
    @T-Wise88818 күн бұрын

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

  • @MrG46236
    @MrG4623619 күн бұрын

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

  • @franklinkelly9722
    @franklinkelly972213 күн бұрын

    I agree, the speed square is a useful tool and I use it myself alot, on the job. But when it comes to laying out rafters and stair stringers and braces; I prefer the Framing Square. Because, it's very design is for roof framing. And stair building. Gives you the plumb cut and level cut as well as the length of material; all at the same time. 👍

  • @Jock-mj4zd
    @Jock-mj4zdАй бұрын

    Thanks for this.

  • @aaronmutch1883
    @aaronmutch188327 күн бұрын

    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

  • @emmeayoub
    @emmeayoub20 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 for this straight forward and direct video. So helpful, and never taught in any School or College 😂

  • @capitalfont5433
    @capitalfont543312 күн бұрын

    Nicely done!

  • @RLTango
    @RLTango29 күн бұрын

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

  • @kccoon6985
    @kccoon698522 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the information very helpful

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach160117 күн бұрын

    Very good video, well done and thank you.

  • @senvizyon
    @senvizyon27 күн бұрын

    Great content , thank you for sharing.

  • @carlyellison8498
    @carlyellison849822 күн бұрын

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

  • @ifell3
    @ifell327 күн бұрын

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

  • @jonathanschmidt4985
    @jonathanschmidt498522 күн бұрын

    Now that was cool, not a carpenter but as you said this can be used for many different materials and task. Awesome mate, well presented too.

  • @hrobesak
    @hrobesak27 күн бұрын

    Awesome video. Thank you for that 🙏

  • @ianlyons6563
    @ianlyons656325 күн бұрын

    Great video, v informative and well thought out. Thanks

  • @JohnHenrySheridan
    @JohnHenrySheridan26 күн бұрын

    Great lesson thank you !

  • @Davespow
    @Davespow26 күн бұрын

    I know that voice…. I’ve listened to so many hours I’d recognise it in my sleep Keep doing what your doing, this and (especially) your other channel are fantastic, and from a humble fan, thank you 🙏🏻 👍🏻x

  • @james_gatlin

    @james_gatlin

    26 күн бұрын

    🧐 i don’t think i am who you think, do you mind sharing who i sound like?

  • @Davespow

    @Davespow

    25 күн бұрын

    @@james_gatlin if it’s not you, it’s your voice double, different mic settings maybe, but the channel is called Alien Theory, it’s a fantastic narration channel if you’re into the lore, and I think you/both of you are doing a brilliant job, well done 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @james_gatlin

    @james_gatlin

    25 күн бұрын

    Awesome, its true we sound very similar, thanks for the comment.

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul249428 күн бұрын

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

  • @PerplexedPhoton
    @PerplexedPhoton26 күн бұрын

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

  • @harmonysalem9377
    @harmonysalem93775 күн бұрын

    Merci from Montreal Canada

  • @josefkozenk7971
    @josefkozenk797127 күн бұрын

    Wow great video and explanation! Looking forward to some more great videos. I didn’t think twice to sub bro.

  • @roboliver9980
    @roboliver99808 күн бұрын

    Excellent and useful

  • @vwpac
    @vwpac28 күн бұрын

    Been lookin for info this concise since I got mine

  • @eveningstar1
    @eveningstar18 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tylerharmon5028
    @tylerharmon502828 күн бұрын

    In fact, level means perpendicular to Earth’s gravity, and plumb means parallel to Earth’s gravity.

  • @MrDazthaman
    @MrDazthamanАй бұрын

    Solid content pal, New sub earned.

  • @StarCitizenJorunn
    @StarCitizenJorunn13 күн бұрын

    Super helpful video!

  • @mattking3148
    @mattking314817 күн бұрын

    I watched this video. I AM A MASTER NOW 🤘🤘🤘!! Ok, now to watch a video on how to remove a Rafter nail from my hand 🤦!! Any suggestions which video to choose 🤣🤣. Seriously, i was very happy to find this video. Was very helpful 👍. A GREAT THANK YOU, Sir 👍. FYI, I waa NOT injured in any way 😁. Keep the good vibes coming.

  • @BOKEHMASTER
    @BOKEHMASTER6 күн бұрын

    Excellent!!!

  • @shaunnicholls5387
    @shaunnicholls538728 күн бұрын

    thanks guys great video

  • @user-ym3yp7ny6m
    @user-ym3yp7ny6m26 күн бұрын

    Great! Thank You!

  • @dustinkrebs8229
    @dustinkrebs8229Ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏let's see episode 2 on hips and valleys 👍

  • @james_gatlin

    @james_gatlin

    Ай бұрын

    Soon