The basics on a Speed square

How to use this tool like a boss.
For the other 98% of the world using metric check out my new video on the metric speed square. • Basics on metric speed...

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  • @JohnDoe-uv9pl
    @JohnDoe-uv9pl8 жыл бұрын

    Love that people are willing to spend their own time to teach others their skills, and share knowledge. my hat off to you, mister

  • @ChristopherAMacleod

    @ChristopherAMacleod

    8 жыл бұрын

    +John Doe Yes, you say what I think!

  • @vanleeuwenhoek

    @vanleeuwenhoek

    7 жыл бұрын

    All the more reason for you to master a skill and share it with another person.

  • @thakorpatel2167

    @thakorpatel2167

    7 жыл бұрын

    John Doe g

  • @joepro2ndamendment65

    @joepro2ndamendment65

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree...been watching these quick tips...and has done wonders for me...God bless you...

  • @georgecantstandsya821

    @georgecantstandsya821

    5 жыл бұрын

    He gets paid if enough people watch

  • @wordswritteninred7171
    @wordswritteninred7171 Жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you so much for this. I am a grandma, in KY. I lost my house and my retirement, back in 2008. I am now fixing up a house. I got it cheap. Because it needs a lot of work. I can't afford to pay someone. And i could do it myself, if i knew how. But I can learn! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME! You are helping me have a HOME again! God bless

  • @franciscomando6822

    @franciscomando6822

    Ай бұрын

    Hey grams, how did you do? I'm here hoping you aced it!

  • @wordswritteninred7171

    @wordswritteninred7171

    Ай бұрын

    @franciscomando6822 awe! THANK YOU! Still working on it. But it's coming aling! I love this house. And it has become HOME!

  • @Trapperjohn1000
    @Trapperjohn10004 жыл бұрын

    I bought a metal speed square today because I had a plastic one that I broke. Was putting up rafters on a new deck I built. You just taught me all kinds of new stuff you can use a speed square for. Thank you for your time and how well you explained this.

  • @mgshadow45
    @mgshadow45 Жыл бұрын

    This is what the internet was made for. Amazing info for a beginner. Thank you so very much!

  • @Ben1991Strong
    @Ben1991Strong5 жыл бұрын

    I went through the trouble of resetting my password just to like this video. Its amazing people go out of their way to give free knowledge! great video

  • @bobpalmer2815
    @bobpalmer28155 жыл бұрын

    I was framing a house several years ago in Illinois. A girl college student , a family friend, said she wanted to learn how to frame, and asked if I would let her help frame as on the job training. She came to work the following day. At one point I was up on the second floor joists nailing. I needed the speed square which was lying on the first floor. I hollered for her to throw me up the square which was 3 or 4 feet from her. She looked all around and could not see it. She asked again what i needed, i told her the square. She picked up a saw and asked if this is what i needed. Again I asked for the sguare there by her feet. She finally picked it up and said do you mean this? I said yes (you dummy). She then told me I had a lot to learn cause this ain"t no square, Its a triangle. I bout fell over laughing....

  • @algallero3310

    @algallero3310

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I sure hope you still ended up teaching the girl a thing or two about framing, and maybe more about tools!

  • @davetupman462

    @davetupman462

    3 жыл бұрын

    did you send her to the truck for the board stretcher?

  • @khoabui1984

    @khoabui1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I first started my work working journey, I was wondering the same. Why ppl call a triangle-shape tool a square haha

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f

    @user-vc5rp7nf8f

    2 жыл бұрын

    lmao. that was pretty sweet

  • @djdanzy

    @djdanzy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lolll

  • @recycled3654
    @recycled36544 жыл бұрын

    The real genius is in the rafter tables included with every speed square, used in conjunction to make compound cuts on hips and valleys. All figured out for us. Truly an amazing tool and improvement over the common framing square. Thank you for the great video.

  • @alphabravo8703

    @alphabravo8703

    4 ай бұрын

    yup Not if, but when I lose one, it's the first thing on shopping list when I go to town.

  • @joeyshoe9095
    @joeyshoe90955 жыл бұрын

    I've had a speed square for years and never used it. This video has been an exceptional learning tool. Clear, simple language and good visual aids. Nice job!

  • @rnotalther5189

    @rnotalther5189

    Жыл бұрын

    everything he taught yo was wrong

  • @macculp981
    @macculp9815 жыл бұрын

    Have been carrying one of these in my truck for years, and finally got a lesson on what all those protractor numbers are. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. If you take requests, I'd love to see a video on how to make the table you build on.

  • @rnotalther5189

    @rnotalther5189

    Жыл бұрын

    everything he taught you was wrong

  • @donlewis6821

    @donlewis6821

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rnotalther5189 …Ouch…Oh well, back to speed square 101, I guess?

  • @808breaksbad.
    @808breaksbad.4 жыл бұрын

    I've had speed squares for most of my adult life (I'm 62) and basically used it to scribe straight lines for the chop saw. NEVER knew about the 1/4" in marks for ripping. It's like I have another tool. Thank you sir.

  • @hughjaanus6680

    @hughjaanus6680

    4 жыл бұрын

    Now you have two tools.

  • @TruthLiesAmerica
    @TruthLiesAmerica4 жыл бұрын

    27 years in the business. Learned this 26 years ago and still Love to watch. Good job fellow carpenter.

  • @TheTimeDetective42

    @TheTimeDetective42

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks for sharing ur great knowledge and wisdom then.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo2 жыл бұрын

    On these be really careful. The ones Made In China are not set square. Maybe this is a plan to undermine our making square ability

  • @djdanzy

    @djdanzy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah probably do it on purpose

  • @TheRoadhammer379

    @TheRoadhammer379

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I agree, the marked measurement graduations are off on Chinese squares, I use Empire brand squares, CNC aluminum, laser etched made in the United States

  • @dialmformostyn
    @dialmformostyn9 жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a speed square and didn't realise how versatile it could be until watching this video - thanks very much!

  • @EEJester1586
    @EEJester15868 жыл бұрын

    Got a new video on the metric speed square for all the other folks in the world. Check it out!!! (Link is in the description)

  • @danielbartonik9960

    @danielbartonik9960

    8 жыл бұрын

    haha he needs more watchers

  • @kennethpassaretti7413

    @kennethpassaretti7413

    7 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work

  • @donhoward8811

    @donhoward8811

    7 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work o

  • @debbiecorrea1203

    @debbiecorrea1203

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don Howard c

  • @wkeil1981

    @wkeil1981

    7 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work you got a video on a metric adjustable wrench?

  • @roysmith3198
    @roysmith31983 жыл бұрын

    Look at his square at 6:59 you can see the degree is 14. If you subtract 14 from 90 = 76 That will be the seat cut angle. Mark it like he shows then check it to see what angle the square shows you. Just remember subtract your angle from 90 gives you the other angle. Edit: That is because all triangles are 180 degrees. A right triangle must contain one 90 degree and the other two must total 90 = 180.

  • @philchiu1711
    @philchiu17114 жыл бұрын

    been doing this for 37 years good to see some people still care. good job and thanx

  • @thomasbarrett6327
    @thomasbarrett63275 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to pull this together. Ive been using a speed square for years not realizing its full potential. Thanks

  • @paulstuartwilson485
    @paulstuartwilson4858 жыл бұрын

    I have been involved in the residential construction industry for quite a few years and have had to teach some of my new crew members how to use a speed square. Your instructional video has just freed up a couple of hours (at least) for me every month or so! I cannot thank you enough for doing these videos as it really makes my life much easier! Keep up the great work!

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Paul Wilson Glad I could help.

  • @lynngates433

    @lynngates433

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ho ho

  • @lexor521

    @lexor521

    5 жыл бұрын

    Everybody has to get taught on how to do something nobody just comes out of their mother's womb knowing how to build a house I wish I was taught because the guy who wouldn't not teach me would rather me sit there and make mistakes and cost him a bunch of money then teach me and then he didn't want to pay me. but that was a long time ago and for somebody to do that is really wrong if you want to hire somebody has no skills you need to teach him at least a basic part of something in the in the trade. Or else they destined to fail. that's just the fact most people when they look at that speed square they have absolutely no idea on what that thing is for and I've seen people scribe on the wrong Edge and nobody has shown him how to use it it's so easy once they know how and it just comes to them. All somebody has to do is take the time to show them I wish that guy would have showed me. It really would make more sense to teach somebody then to have them make mistakes on your job I make sure that everybody knows how to use the basic of tools otherwise they're really useless to me and they're costing me money and I don't do it in a way that's condescending or belittling please don't talk to people like they're idiots because they're not that just don't know what they're doing at that moment in time but if you show somebody how to do this it can pay off to you and dividends that you never thought possible that guy will build you a house maybe hopefully possibly okay maybe in 10 years

  • @BLACKBEAR2020

    @BLACKBEAR2020

    9 ай бұрын

    @@lexor521 most of them probably didn't know thereselves how to use em beside Mark a 45 or a 90 !

  • @digitalman269
    @digitalman2694 жыл бұрын

    Common rafter numbering refers to "x":12 ratio, x/12 or x-12. "x" feet (or inches) in Rise to 12 feet (or inches) in Run (or Span). You are correct that it is a ratio, but not a 1:3 like you state. You state that your pitch is a 3:12 which is actually 14.04 degrees. Close enough for rough carpentry and repairing a squirrel gnarled rafter tail. Also, if you use the fence part or the hypotenuse of the square to draw your seat cut (@07:28), your pencil will follow between the two points of your marks.

  • @boricuaarecibo9259
    @boricuaarecibo9259 Жыл бұрын

    I'm an hvac technician I bought a speed square when I installed hardwood floors and replaced sliding doors with French doors in my house. I wish I saw this video sooner. I needed to know the angle of a slope and I struggled so bad with it. I ended up using trigonometry and my scientific calculator on my phone when I simply could have used a speed square and a plumb bob. I knew there was a way to use a speed square but I didn't know how until now Thanks so much

  • @charlesbowen7009
    @charlesbowen70095 жыл бұрын

    The speed square is one of the most brilliant inventions of all time. Greatest gift to woodworkers since the hammer! Good video!

  • @trackerrrr
    @trackerrrr5 жыл бұрын

    I've had a speed square in a drawer for YEARS and had no idea what all those marks were for. Thanks for the info!

  • @kelinjohnson7421
    @kelinjohnson74212 ай бұрын

    just got a promotion to build wooden crates and pallets and always wanted to learn carpentry but never finished school to do it. now i learn for free plus get paid and also learn from people like you. thank you so much for passing the torch to the next generation of carpenters

  • @TheJudeJane
    @TheJudeJane4 жыл бұрын

    I was fascinated by your skill! This was wonderful to view, and I am not a carpenter . I never knew about a speed square, and want to thank you for sharing what it is and how to use it in the work that you so efficiently know in the jobs you perform.

  • @kristopherhasenbuhler5393
    @kristopherhasenbuhler53935 жыл бұрын

    Every time I use one of these I neglect the fact that someone had to invent this thing! The man was a genius!

  • @avroarrow1805

    @avroarrow1805

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Moon Pie you fooled me!

  • @Xatruch504
    @Xatruch5045 жыл бұрын

    One thing about carpentry, is that good looking jobs come from knowing how measure and cut stuff, this kind of videos are much needed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @texaswader
    @texaswader4 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted to learn how to use a speed square, I knew enough to cause me to lose lumber lol. Thank you for taking time time to teach us.

  • @raynorcross938
    @raynorcross9384 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for breaking that down. Totally comprehensible and to the point. Again, thank you sir.

  • @PANTYEATR1
    @PANTYEATR17 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally geeking out right now! I have had my speed square for years and I wasn't even using it to full potential. thanks for this video.

  • @ZappninLLP
    @ZappninLLP8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I grabbed my speed square and followed along and learned stuff I didn't know. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and posting it.

  • @drbobvs
    @drbobvs4 жыл бұрын

    Me during the video: "Oh, now I get it!" Me After the video: "What the hell did he just say?"."

  • @stankygeorge

    @stankygeorge

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do a do-over as many times as you need to until you get it! No one will know but you!

  • @onlyboatride

    @onlyboatride

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol , laughing with you, not at you. My feelings exactly.

  • @Josef_R

    @Josef_R

    4 жыл бұрын

    It won't matter for me, if I ever need this info, I won't remember it or where I saw it. Or even that YT had a video of it.

  • @jimedwards2666

    @jimedwards2666

    4 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @fearlesspl370

    @fearlesspl370

    3 жыл бұрын

    Josef you must be in your 50’s

  • @justincollins4229
    @justincollins4229 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not a carpenter by trade but I do my own work on my home. This little video and simple instructions will improve my quality. Thank you for not being arrogant and passing on your knowledge.

  • @gerrymartinez6804
    @gerrymartinez68045 жыл бұрын

    Just came across this. Best explanation of one of the most if not the most sold inexpensive wood working measurement tool. This got me to be a subscriber. Thank you.

  • @kevinashby4847
    @kevinashby48478 жыл бұрын

    I just watched 2 others "feabily attempt" to explain this. I found you vid to be spot on. It's VERY instructional, but you explained why and didn't leave out any step. This is very helpful to beginners. Looks very professional.

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kevin Ashby Thank you. Always glad to hear my videos are liked.

  • @chrisc6504

    @chrisc6504

    7 жыл бұрын

    ive bought a speed squire in uk but common cut 3 = 14 degrees is this bad speed square i've got the cut or the degrees may be incorrect

  • @mkching1

    @mkching1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work

  • @kuwaitdate2010

    @kuwaitdate2010

    5 жыл бұрын

    What about the end of the repair piece? That wasn't at 1 / 3 common.

  • @darrenpruitt9421
    @darrenpruitt94214 жыл бұрын

    The scenario you described - a squirrel or something damaged the end of a rafter... - is exactly what I had repaired earlier today at my Mother's house. I wish I had viewed this 4 hours earlier. Great video. Thanks.

  • @xelnjare3945
    @xelnjare39454 жыл бұрын

    You are a saint for making this video... all this time I was just using it for a square!

  • @serschwing
    @serschwing9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I have been watching videos all day trying to figure out the math behind this. I am not the brightest bulb so when these guys start throwing geometry at me I shut down. I actually understood this!

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    9 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome thanks for watching.

  • @TheRainman904
    @TheRainman9045 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot dude. I have owned speed squares my whole adult life and all I could ever do with it was, the 90 and 45 degree cuts. thank you again.

  • @m.h.6143

    @m.h.6143

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @shannonmcfarlin50

    @shannonmcfarlin50

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okay I'll be square much faster thanks

  • @craneman8725
    @craneman87254 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how that cut was made. thank you

  • @xxcreoxx4599
    @xxcreoxx45994 жыл бұрын

    I'm 16 trying to make something of myself in the construction industry. Thank you for this instructional video. I'd never known all these clever tricks you showed here.

  • @internallyinteral

    @internallyinteral

    Жыл бұрын

    How'd u make out

  • @xxcreoxx4599

    @xxcreoxx4599

    Жыл бұрын

    @@internallyinteral I injured my back severely. Moved a disk out of place so it hurts to be moving up and down constantly and I can't keep up the pace. It was fun while it lasted.

  • @kenmcf
    @kenmcf10 жыл бұрын

    Thanky ou. I just bought my first speedsquare to use on a shed project. The plans came with a jig template, but I wanted to "learn to fish" so to speak. This was the first vid I watched here, and very good. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    10 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @EEJester1586
    @EEJester158610 жыл бұрын

    Sorry about my southern accent. I said 90 degree Angle to the bird's mouth. (The top line).

  • @tjdinfl

    @tjdinfl

    9 жыл бұрын

    Don't apologize for your southern accent. Remember the Alabama song, My Home's In Alabama? "I'll speak my southern English as natural as I please; I'm in the heart of Dixie, Dixie's in the heart of me!"

  • @benjaminmassie2978

    @benjaminmassie2978

    9 жыл бұрын

    yah good folk Ethan

  • @wafikiri_

    @wafikiri_

    9 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Spain, SW Europe. My mother language is not English. I've visited frienda in Arkansas several times along the years, and I don't understand them well yet. But I did understand you very well! Thanks for the teaching. P.S. Once I visited Alabama too, and spent an evening in some magnificent caves over there.

  • @B3NICKY22

    @B3NICKY22

    9 жыл бұрын

    I know I'm a couple years late but I noticed that you over cut with a circular saw on the seat cut. My father always said any structural cuts like seat cuts, or stair stringers should never be over cut. I just want to know what your opinion on that is. Thanks great video!

  • @LanceTruett

    @LanceTruett

    9 жыл бұрын

    Over cuts happen because the most common saw used in stick framing is a circular saw. The top of the blade cuts through the material before it gets to the center or the back. The only way to avoid over cutting in this case would be a hand saw or a jig saw. Both of which are terrible options when cutting in a roof both from a time and efficiency stand point

  • @frankburton5460
    @frankburton54604 жыл бұрын

    You took the time out to show me how to use a tool that Ive always seen laying around my Dad’s shed, so it’s only fair that I take time to say THANKS! & a thumbs up

  • @davidwithrow7854
    @davidwithrow78543 жыл бұрын

    I had a carpenter say to us helpers years ago " gather around boys and girls I'm gonna give you a 5 minute lesson on the speed square." I've used my speed Square now for years. I've shown helpers and carpenters how to use this tool. Good video.

  • @Rebel1280
    @Rebel12807 жыл бұрын

    This came out 4 years ago and still relevant today, man i love KZread for this kind of stuff. Good work man, thanks for teaching us :)

  • @bluebird1smith916
    @bluebird1smith9165 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing . I'm about to build a big tool room in my back yard . Of course this will be so helpful for me to know on building the roof

  • @joannanasset2375
    @joannanasset23754 жыл бұрын

    the speed square is an amazing tool - you did a good job of explaining some of its capabilities. thank you

  • @jamiferrell2455
    @jamiferrell2455 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is an absolute gem for those of us who must be DIY with contractor shortage.

  • @EEJester1586
    @EEJester158610 жыл бұрын

    Yo Mike Hawk this was a speed square video not a rafter video. I don't appreciate you talking crap at me. I do my best if you don't like it then do a better job.

  • @bobbillings

    @bobbillings

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ethan, whomever Mike Hawk was don't respond to him and delete the comments. "Mike Hawk" is a made up street slang name to get the person to say "My Co** " when the person is trying to say mike hawk.. I find your video informative and easy to understand and hope you continue to do these.

  • @greygoosemafia

    @greygoosemafia

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ethan you're awesome

  • @MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife

    @MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife

    9 жыл бұрын

    Bob Billings Ah what an encouragement, great...

  • @zachmoss3611

    @zachmoss3611

    6 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work can't you just use the common on the tail to figure out pitch

  • @jrd8782

    @jrd8782

    5 жыл бұрын

    Classic Work don't sweet it bro, theses crackheads don't know shit! Your spearding some super vauleable info. Keep on keeping on bud! Thanks for making these videos you do a mighty fine job

  • @steelbender4463
    @steelbender44634 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Much appreciated!

  • @MildredStain
    @MildredStain2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this lesson. I've stared at my speed square many times wondering what all the other markings were used for. I figured out a few uses as things arose. But this will help A LOT!

  • @Emergenttheory
    @Emergenttheory3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. A retired contractor gave me his speed square without any instructions. Clueless until seeing your amazing presentation.

  • @edwinfell7177
    @edwinfell71773 жыл бұрын

    The roof pitch he points out as 1 in 3 will show up as a 4” in12” pitch roof on your plans. It’s a simple ratio with rise in 12” of 4” being more common in my West Coast experience.

  • @smelingonis

    @smelingonis

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, not correct. The number he points out (common rafter) is 3. This is a 3:12 pitch and will "show up" a "3 in 12" on a roof plan.

  • @lilmanjr9645
    @lilmanjr96453 жыл бұрын

    Ive been a framer since i was 19 years old and i never knew how to install that damn layout bar until now. Thank you!!! So many stairways could have been done much faster.

  • @PhillipBlanton
    @PhillipBlanton5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I knew those things when I was younger but have forgotten over the years. It's nice to have that re-gelled in my brain.

  • @tonybarrett8543
    @tonybarrett85434 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and easy to understand. I like the way you keep the camera on the demo and don't have loud music or crappy jokes like other presenters. Thank's from Ireland.

  • @ryansimmons1001

    @ryansimmons1001

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds to me like we got ourselves an anti'- merican on our hands here .. . Is that right boy? You one of them anti-merican summbitches? You from Ire-land huh? Well keep your trash talking Jamaican ass down by the beach then! We mericans like loud music! Dont we Merica? Do you hear me talking? What? That's right!

  • @akeeperofoddknowledge4956
    @akeeperofoddknowledge49568 жыл бұрын

    When I first got into carpentry professionally back in the mid to late 80s, the speed square was a new thing, and therefore, not fully trusted. Some bosses would send you home if you showed up with a speed square! It got so bad I would leave mine in the car until I asked the boss how he felt about them.As for me - always loved from the moment I was taught to use them, though I wasn't't taught all the tricks you've shown here. Thank you for sharing. Too bad I'm retired now.;-)

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    8 жыл бұрын

    +A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge Thanks for the comment. It is always cool to hear from people that have worked with them in the real world.

  • @KSternb

    @KSternb

    5 жыл бұрын

    Speed squares were not new in 1980.

  • @denniscoles9461

    @denniscoles9461

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's crazy

  • @uni9verse163

    @uni9verse163

    5 жыл бұрын

    That'd weird that they weren't heavily accepted in your area yet. They were invented in the mid 20's I know they were heavily relied on in the midwest at that time.

  • @lanequ4442

    @lanequ4442

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KSternb how old was james in the late '80. new is unknown to that persons eyes.

  • @jackmartin4274
    @jackmartin42748 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video the old boys I learnt from { and I am an old boy now} insisted the framing square was the best carpentry tool ever invented, that was before the speed square was on the scene. They do not teach the young carpenters of today everything you can do with a framing square, or the speed square, because of the ridiculous lack of mathematical training in our schools. Keep the videos, coming you are doing allot of good.

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jack Martin Very true we rely to much on computers and other forms of tech to do our jobs, and less on what really counts common sense. Thanks

  • @MrSailbadthesinner

    @MrSailbadthesinner

    5 жыл бұрын

    " the ridiculous lack of mathematical training in our schools" witness someone who has to calculate 45-32 by counting back from 45 !!!!

  • @edc120912
    @edc1209125 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your time and the thorough how to, God Bless you!!

  • @2MarioSuper
    @2MarioSuper3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one because it looked cool and without knowing how to use it. This video now makes the speed square even cooler

  • @TomGlander
    @TomGlander7 жыл бұрын

    "With a little bit of know-how you can move mountains." How true is that!!

  • @MrFlasshhh

    @MrFlasshhh

    7 жыл бұрын

    ya well you better bring a shovel.

  • @jimduffin311

    @jimduffin311

    6 жыл бұрын

    With a little bit of explosives you can move anything.

  • @billybobbobson5346

    @billybobbobson5346

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tom Glander that’s not true at all.

  • @believerscc

    @believerscc

    5 жыл бұрын

    sounded like some Bob Ross type saying.

  • @blueseruser
    @blueseruser4 жыл бұрын

    A good friend, and framing contractor who has passed away now once told me.. “A Engineer marks once, a Carpenter marks twice, and a Dern Fool marks all over the board!”

  • @eddiejohn7744

    @eddiejohn7744

    4 жыл бұрын

    My father always said measure twice , cut once . I still got it wrong.

  • @johnabbot1585

    @johnabbot1585

    4 жыл бұрын

    No wonder i had marks all over, i thought i was doin good....

  • @magaan4717

    @magaan4717

    4 жыл бұрын

    blueseruser lol, even from the grave he still makes an impact. Great friend he was.

  • @magaan4717

    @magaan4717

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had a hunch there is a relationship from the rafters top edge to the wall what I didn’t know is how to determine or find out the original pitch.

  • @creedflynn7926
    @creedflynn79264 жыл бұрын

    I'm a carpenter & use one every day it's a MUST TOOL in your bags & knowing how to use it. If you buy one new it comes with a book that shows you how to use every part of speed square.

  • @OG_Beckie_Leigh
    @OG_Beckie_Leigh2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I have one of these that I found out on the equipment yard at work, but I’ve never known how to properly use it. This knowledge will save me some headaches when trying to layout angles on my projects.

  • @sttm1283
    @sttm12836 жыл бұрын

    damn. i bought one of these and all i figured myself was two functions... the tool just got multiplied in use.... thanks for all the tips.

  • @vickiedavis720
    @vickiedavis7209 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ethan, My husband bought me a table saw and a miter saw so I could start making bird houses. He also bought me a speed square, I had no idea what any of that was, but I wanted to make bird houses. Thanks for the education, my understanding of the speed square is a lot better. GREAT VIDEO! I'm from Texas, and I'm trying to figure out what accent they're talking about........😊

  • @ryanmahoney1109

    @ryanmahoney1109

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you've made some nestable bird houses by now

  • @arttafil6792
    @arttafil67923 жыл бұрын

    This is the absolute BEST explanation of using a speed square that Ive ever heard!!!

  • @bjordan2313
    @bjordan23134 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing you time with use, I can't tell you how many people I've tried to teach how to use the simple aspects of a speed square on the job site. Your video will help a lot of new carpenters get a raise ;)

  • @jeromegaynor9015
    @jeromegaynor90155 жыл бұрын

    Man this was helpful. I just wish I'd watched it 20 years ago! You're a saint, thank you so much.

  • @JohnDoe-gv9jv

    @JohnDoe-gv9jv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea, no KZread back then?

  • @mathspecialistsllc9519
    @mathspecialistsllc95194 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the edification. Instructive.

  • @dontony51
    @dontony514 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Always wanted to know to use that tool.

  • @19507385
    @195073854 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your time to help others like me you great my God bless you man

  • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
    @Rick_Sanchez_C137_5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m getting ready to start construction on my cabin, was still confused on building my roof and how to use the speed square to make it happen... you just removed the confusion! Now to go check for other tools and tricks I will need next week!

  • @jimheier64

    @jimheier64

    4 жыл бұрын

    if you can understand that when building square every angle has to equal 90 degrees so if your pitch is 26 degrees at the ridge beam it will be 64 degrees sitting on top the wall the return cut of the birds mouth.

  • @chad200387

    @chad200387

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Rick Sanchez C137 good lord if you are just learning basic carpenters knowledge and are planning to build a roof for your cabin in a week you are in for a rude awakening. I've been a carpenter and roofer many years and get very frustrated when people with no experience treat the roofing trade with no respect. It is infact a skilled trade and i promise your roof will fail by either collapsing under stress of weight or have many light to severe leaks with snow, rain or wind driven rain. A roof is crucial to any building on being done properly. Think of the consequences and implications of a collapsed roof or a leaking roof. Especially if one were to happen in the midst of a bad snow storm or heavy winds/rain. Either take learning the trade more seriously or call a professional. Your life, livelihood and personal belongings depend on it and unfortunately home owners insurance does not cover incompetence and or non professional, uninsured and unqualified work!

  • @chad200387

    @chad200387

    4 жыл бұрын

    Id actually like to hear about the end result seeing as you posted your comment 1 year ago @Rick Sanchez C137

  • @jamesbeaudoin2941

    @jamesbeaudoin2941

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chad, I hear what you say but be nice.. Maybe he dont have a carpenter close.. a level, framing square or speed square.. The snow load varies where you live. If you need a permit for the building they will provide you with what you need for rafters size, spacing and sheeting size. If not go online.

  • @joshbrienen5133

    @joshbrienen5133

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chad200387 it's his own cabin, who cares? It's his project, let him do it himself. Learn something, and if be fails, it's only at his expense, not yours. Not shitting on your trade.

  • @1001RMJ
    @1001RMJ10 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation on using the Common marks. I've used a speed square many times - also works great for a straight edge when cutting - but I never realized the 1/4" increments for ripping boards. Thanks!

  • @elwrencho8189
    @elwrencho81894 жыл бұрын

    That’s very informative I wanna build a wood patio for back off my house so I’ll practice before I start cutting wood..... awesome 👏

  • @franksplace551

    @franksplace551

    3 жыл бұрын

    good try don't give up thanks

  • @i_sharky

    @i_sharky

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know this is late but I’m just wondering if you ever built that patio?

  • @philthebarber
    @philthebarber4 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING lesson. This guy is a genius. Thank you very much.

  • @dennisplowe
    @dennisplowe5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've looked and wondered for 10 years at this thing, now I"m going to go use it!

  • @louf7178

    @louf7178

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @eamoncrosby2368
    @eamoncrosby23684 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic explanation Thanks for taking the time to explain I was trying to explain to my daughter. Your demo video helped no end

  • @jdominguez8723
    @jdominguez87234 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, published in 2013 and still helpful. Thank you. Unrelated note, dont listen to this video with good earbuds. You can hear a 'psst' sound every time he starts and stops talking. lol now you will hear it too

  • @binghiboi8004
    @binghiboi80044 жыл бұрын

    As a Youth, I read the Swanson Speedsquare Booklet in my Grandfather's Shop. That Pivotal moment, and my Life would never be the same! I would Love to find the Vintage Instructional Booklet with the Carpenter Workmen Characters doing various tasks. Pure Magic!

  • @dumptonpark
    @dumptonpark8 жыл бұрын

    I have had one of these speed squares for donkeys years didn't know what it was used for . Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidspin581

    @davidspin581

    8 жыл бұрын

    What are donkeys years?

  • @dumptonpark

    @dumptonpark

    8 жыл бұрын

    lol. Donkeys years just means a long time. Anyone got the cockney rhyme ( time ) or shorter has anyone got the Cockney. Sandshoe (Thank-you. )

  • @davidspin581

    @davidspin581

    8 жыл бұрын

    dumptonpark Cool, I'll try to work that into my vocabulary.

  • @dhammer1453

    @dhammer1453

    7 жыл бұрын

    dumptonpark

  • @jamesboring4173

    @jamesboring4173

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don Hamski .

  • @SuperGuestaccount
    @SuperGuestaccount8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Very helpful and very well done. Love the accent, don't apologize for it!

  • @RenderingsToTheMAX
    @RenderingsToTheMAX4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video...I just bought one today and was prob only gonna use it to mark 90 degree lines...now I know how to use it to the fullest! Appreciate it still...7 years after you posted your video!

  • @robinj.9329
    @robinj.9329 Жыл бұрын

    The "Speed Square", the Steel Square and the folding carpenter's rule were the three tools I saw in regular use by all the "Old Time" carpenter's I started out with way back in the early 60's. Some of those guys had began in the trades as early as 1920!

  • @ActorswithStrings
    @ActorswithStrings5 жыл бұрын

    thanks - never knew any of those uses - thanks for sharing - God Bless

  • @jgutz45
    @jgutz457 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video I have reducatated my self on using rafter tool good tutorial video I like how you explain the how too, keep up the good work have a blessed week...

  • @frankcherry3810
    @frankcherry38102 жыл бұрын

    As a 70 year old trim carpenter, I have learned so much about something I have had in my pouch for 50 years!

  • @jonathanleslie9100
    @jonathanleslie91004 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much. I didn't realize how clever the speed square is.

  • @46rambo49
    @46rambo495 жыл бұрын

    first week on the job you had to use a rafting square, speed square, and a level, you didn't do shit until you knew how to use them all. thanks, wish they taught this now instead of needing Spanish on the crew

  • @ricolaw2571

    @ricolaw2571

    3 жыл бұрын

    At least they want to work. Try getting any of these kids (25 and under) to actually do anything other than screw around on their phone

  • @sonnet2ix
    @sonnet2ix9 жыл бұрын

    I found this video informative, concise and enjoyable to watch. Pay no mind to the haters. Don't even respond to them. They've got nothing better to do. You've got a few hundred thousand hits because the video is good. Thank you for making it. I'm just getting into carpentry and I like practical knowledge. One day I hope to learn the deeper things and study some engineering, but I also like to get busy and learning the basics of these tools makes projects possible right away. Not all carpenters were mathematicians, but they knew certain principles and built huge durable structures. Thanks.

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I do appreciate it.

  • @---yx7ti

    @---yx7ti

    6 жыл бұрын

    3 million hits

  • @juliusjanardhanseptimus352
    @juliusjanardhanseptimus3522 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Just learning the basics for the summer months. I liked how you demonstrated and talked to slow learners like me. Great Video 👍. God bless you too !!

  • @navmarroaming2292
    @navmarroaming2292 Жыл бұрын

    I did not want to miss one second of that. Matter of fact, gunna save it and watch it again. You were awesome.

  • @111day1
    @111day14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for unlocking the speed square for me. I’d still like to figure out hip-val.

  • @DrunkenJoe
    @DrunkenJoe4 жыл бұрын

    This is great. I've always wondered how to use some of the other functions on a speed square. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

  • @TimrodRa
    @TimrodRa3 жыл бұрын

    Been using square all my life. You just elevated my knowledge. KZread the best app on the internet

  • @debiallen4053
    @debiallen40539 ай бұрын

    As a beginner woodworker I am thrilled to learn this. So cool! Thank you!

  • @jennyraypole1752
    @jennyraypole17524 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone! I loved your video and I am so happy you decided to share this video on KZread

  • @lkkoller
    @lkkoller9 жыл бұрын

    Great videos mate! I am a school teacher teaching geometry . These vids are perfect to show the class so they can see how we really use the math.

  • @EEJester1586

    @EEJester1586

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Glad I can help anyway in teaching. I am a teacher myself in welding.

  • @psichampanakhone
    @psichampanakhone4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an exceptional video. Your instructions on the uses of this tool made learning something new fun and easy. When anything becomes fun and easy, then you know it's rights.

  • @001davem
    @001davem4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, all I ever used a speed square for was scribing 90° lines. I am a 56 year old dog and I just learned some new tricks, thank you for sharing!