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SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue

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7" Speed Square
Speed Square

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Material Swanson Speed Square
Brand Swanson Tool Co., Inc
Color Blue
Style 7" Speed Square
Graduation Range 1/8 Inches

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  • MULTIPLE GRADATIONS: Make the exact mark you need! Gradations Included For Marking Common, Hip, Valley, And Jack Rafters; Useful For Determining And Marking Angles And Making Square Cuts On Boards
  • FEATURES: Pocket-Sized Swanson Blue Book, A Comprehensive Guide To Help Workers Make Correct Angle Cuts For Any Pitched Roof, and it includes pages of inch rise per foot run data - meaning you don't have to do the math.
  • INCLUDES: Features Common To 5 Different Tools (Try Square, Miter Square, Saw Guide, Line Scriber, And Protractor) Making The Speed Square Something That Belongs On Every Tradesman'S Tool Bench
  • EASY TO USE: 1/4-In Spaced Scribing Notches And The Diamond Cutout For Easy Rafter Seat Cuts And Scribing The Most Common And Popular Stud Widths, and Black gradations against its non-glare, matte finish make for easy reading in any lighting conditions
  • MADE IN USA: The Speed Square, made in the USA since 1925, is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer
  • SIMPLIFY IMPORTANT TASKS: Any time you need to ensure something is square, this Speed Square is the best tool for the job. It's also really easy to mark 90 and 45 degrees with this square. The Swanson Speed Square is the perfect square for every project and job.
  • WHEN USED AS A SAW GUIDE: The Speed Square makes truing up a board easy

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SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue

The Swanson Speed Square was first developed by company founder Albert Swanson in 1925. This innovative tool combines 5 tools into 1: 1. Try Square, 2. Miter Square, 3. Saw Guide, 4. Line Scriber, & 5. Protractor. The Speed Square is die-cast for durability and accuracy. Made of heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy, it is built to last. Black-filled gradations stand out against a matte finish for easy reading. The Speed Square includes the Swanson Blue Book of Rafter Length and Roof Construction and also features markings for using the Swanson One-Number Method of rafter layout. The Swanson Speed Square is our most popular product and remains the most trusted square of its kind. Look for the Diamond cutout for genuine Swanson products.

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SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue

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MULTIPLE GRADATIONS

Gradations included for marking common, hip, valley, and jack rafters. Useful for determining and marking angles and making square cuts on boards.

EASY TO USE

High-visibility, black gradations with a non-glare, matte finish for easy reading in any lighting conditions

MADE IN USA

The Speed Square is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer.

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The Swanson Speed Square was first developed by company founder Albert Swanson in 1925. This innovative tool combines 5 tools into 1: 1. Try Square, 2. Miter Square, 3. saw guide, 4. line scriber, and 5. protractor. The Speed Square is die-cast for durability and accuracy. Made of heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy, it is built to last. Black-filled gradations stand out against a matte finish for easy reading. The Speed Square includes the Swanson Blue Book of rafter length and roof construction and also features markings for using the Swanson one-number method of rafter layout. The Swanson Speed Square is our most popular product and remains the most trusted square of its kind. Look for the Diamond cutout for genuine Swanson products.

From the Manufacturer

The Swanson Tool SO101 7-inch Speed Square is a popular pocket-sized square that incorporates features of the framing square, tri, miter, and protractor squares. Common rafter and hip/valley rafter scales permit one-number references for all cuts. The square is merely rotated to the proper roof pitch value on either scale to assure the correct angle cut. The slot along the scales will accommodate an adjustable locking pin for repetitive cuts using any 1/4-inch bolt and nut. Comes with a handy, 62-page pocket sized booklet that provides vital instructions, reference diagrams, and tables for the construction of roofs and stairs.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to read
4.8
4.9
4.7
5.0
5.0
4.6
Accuracy
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Craftsmanship
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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
15,931 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, durability, readability, accuracy, and squareness of the ruler. For example, they mention it's well-made, sturdy, and does the job. Some appreciate the simple, easy-to-read markings. That said, some complain about the squareness.

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510 customers mention478 positive32 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ruler. They mention it's well-made, sturdy, and accurate. Some say it'll serve them well and is useful for their little projects. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Great classic tool." Read more

"...And the little instruction book that came with it is worth the price all by itself." Read more

"Anybody working with wood needs a speed-square. Well made and very useful." Read more

"...This is WAY more accuracy than I can use, but the price was right and this will last long enough to be handed down to my grandchildren. BONUS!!!!..." Read more

348 customers mention313 positive35 negative

Customers like the durability of the ruler. They say it is well-made, heavy duty, and will last a good long time. Some customers also mention that it is unbreakable and comes with a booklet that explains all of its uses. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of this ruler.

"Anybody working with wood needs a speed-square. Well made and very useful." Read more

"Arrived quickly and as described. Made of quality material, and helpful for woodworking purposes. Industry-standard product." Read more

"...This tool will last for my lifetime.The product is solid, well crafted, and allows you to measure and draw 90-degree and 45-degree..." Read more

"...Yes there are more fancy models with more tricks, but for a guaranteed quality square that’s still less than $10, go ahead and grab it...." Read more

253 customers mention228 positive25 negative

Customers find the ruler easy to read and use. They mention that the numbers and markings are easy to see, making it simple to layout and cut roof rafters. Customers also appreciate the handy instruction book.

"...Very easy to use once you get an understanding of measurements and it even still comes with that small blue instruction book...." Read more

"...THis is cast alum. with very little machining on it (only where necessary). That beign said this item is going to be durable, and precise...." Read more

"Easy to use" Read more

"The simplest system to layout and cut roof rafters, been using this for 45 years" Read more

100 customers mention88 positive12 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the ruler. They say it is well-built, accurate, and has a sharp 90 degree angle. They also say it marks a perfectly straight line and is useful for measuring and squaring things up.

"Accurate, has more features than I will probably ever use. And the little instruction book that came with it is worth the price all by itself." Read more

"...That beign said this item is going to be durable, and precise...." Read more

"Accurate, helpful - use the guide to get into the rhythm of this tool. MANY functions...." Read more

"Heavy duty material. Accurate." Read more

92 customers mention75 positive17 negative

Customers like the squareness of the ruler. They say it's a good, sturdy square that helps keep things square. They also say it helps to make straight cuts with a circular saw. Customers also say that the square is durable and accurate. They find the small size handy and say it is perfect for the job.

"...The Swanson square was perfect for the job and with the book it came with I was able to learn the "One-Number" rule that makes it real simple to..." Read more

"The product is square which is the most important, but the measurements are not very accurate...." Read more

"...This is accurate and solid. It definitely helps to keep things square, make straight cuts with the circular saw...." Read more

"easy to use, perfect and as advertised. durable and accurate" Read more

82 customers mention79 positive3 negative

Customers find the speed of the ruler to be very good. They say it's faster, easier, and more accurate than a regular square. Customers also say it makes marking lumber fast, easy, and accurate. Overall, most are happy with the speed and quality of the product.

"...At the end of the day, this is a very good speed square...." Read more

"...months ago as a hobby -- and this thing has totally changed how quickly and accurately I make cuts...." Read more

"This well-built and accurate tool from Swanson is so fast that I have to use slow motion to record it...." Read more

"...squares .are the best for cutting rafters and trusses and they speed up accurate cuts...." Read more

65 customers mention65 positive0 negative

Customers find the ruler easy to use and portable. They say it's not bulky, heavy, and fits easily in their tool bag. Customers also say it has angles, straight edge, and a square in one small package. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability and durability of the product.

"...It’s great. Small compact and very accurate. Def need one of these in the tool box. Made in USA!" Read more

"...This one is heavy and will last a good long time." Read more

"Light weight and works great" Read more

"...It's so hefty and durable I find myself using it way more than I anticipated. This is a great tall around tool to have around the house" Read more

43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the ruler. They mention that it has a very nice design, it's well-crafted, and has slick surfaces. They also say it'll be a great tool for drawing lines to cut wood.

"...The product is solid, well crafted, and allows you to measure and draw 90-degree and 45-degree straight lines...." Read more

"...For $5 more, you get a very finely machined tool with beautifully smooth and finished surfaces which were also bang on 90 and 45 degrees." Read more

"This square is awesome! I used it right away when I first got it and have been using it every day. It’s great. Small compact and very accurate...." Read more

"...is precise, the numbers do pop, the "casting" is precise and well done...." Read more

First Timer w/Rafters and "Birdsmouth."
4 Stars
First Timer w/Rafters and "Birdsmouth."
I'm always trying to increase my knowledge of building and carpentry and recently decided to incorporate a rafter (with bird'smouth) design into my window awning project. The Swanson square was perfect for the job and with the book it came with I was able to learn the "One-Number" rule that makes it real simple to build your roof rafters. I'd advise all first timers to do it on a smaller project--such as dog house or small shed--before a home's roof. I'm not a natural numbers guy so only read the book in a few parts, watched a quick video on the Swanson square and then went to work.I went through three sets of 2x4 rafters templates until I got the angle just right for the rafter to sit up against the ledger against the wall and the birdsmouth to land on the lower 'sill plate' that would support the window awning. I think my "ONE" number for pitch was 9 (I was using degrees{36}) and from that number you can essentially build a real roof. It came out great and from this one project I''m pretty sure I can build a real roof for any structure I design at this point. If you know your 'one' number prior to building a new project but we didn't because of other concerns such as making the awning tall enough for my clients to walk under while slope had to be steep enough to provide sufficient shade to window. As a result, my assistant and I had to test angle cuts (and then hold them up against the framing structure) until we got the approximation of 36 degree-which makes all the rafters plumb cuts. Then using the square we got the pitch of 9. More importantly, you can use a simple formula to find the distance for your birdsmouth (where your 'seat' and 'heel' cuts meet the outer edge of your bulding/sill plate). Prior to this project I only used my squares for 90degree cuts. Now, it's opened up a whole world of building possibilities. Thanks for the book, Swanson.
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The Leathercrafter
5.0 out of 5 stars Super useful
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2023
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Abdulla saoki
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in India on October 7, 2023
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Tom V
5.0 out of 5 stars La vera "Speed Square"
Reviewed in Italy on October 20, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars La vera "Speed Square"
Reviewed in Italy on October 20, 2020
Davvero fantastica la famosa "Speed Square" della Swanson. Realizzata in alluminio, robusta e leggera. Ho preferito la versione originale da 7 pollici perché la versione in metrico decimale è più grande e leggermente diversa. Per quanto mi riguarda il fatto che sia in pollici non mi crea nessun problema. Non è una squadra per lavori di fino ma da carpenteria (utilizzata principalmente per la costruzione di tetti). come squadra di precisione utilizzo una combinata Starrett. Comodissima per mettere in quadro due pezzi, come guida per fare un taglio a 90° con la sega circolare a mano, per tenere fermo e bene in quadro un pezzo da tagliare con la troncatrice, per tracciare linee parallele lungo un'asse o una tavola... Con un filo a piombo si può anche usare come livella (appoggiando il lato lungo sul piano e facendo passare il filo sul "pivot point", il filo deve passare sulla linea dei 45°, e si è sicuri che il piano è livellato). Nella confezione è presente un libretto in inglese con tutte le spiegazioni tecniche per i suoi svariati utilizzi. Immancabile nel corredo di falegnami, carpentieri o feticisti dell'utensile :D
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JayB
5.0 out of 5 stars SMALL SQUARE
Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use.
Reviewed in Japan on September 26, 2021
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