Tribal Knowledge

[ssn696]

How to Use a Speed Square

This complicated-looking tool isn’t just for roofing; it’s a much more versatile measuring instrument.

www.popularmechanics.com

 

[xylorex]

This story is just for Pop Mech members.

 

[ssn696]

Well, that's crappy. I've had a speed square for decades and rarely used the more exotic features. Sorry it's a dead link to everyone else.

 

[RabbitHoleSS]

Buy 1 with a rafter book.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-Swanson-7-in-Pro-Speed-Square-with-Blue-Book/5005413945?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-ggl-_-LIA_TOL_216_Construction-Hand-Tools-_-5005413945-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwsfuYBhAZEiwA5a6CDC3cBS-T64NscL8Ob7ciQHSYVhADRIij2pD37eARKoaAUdJfI_PAZhoCUBMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can do even cooler stuff with a framers(L shaped) square