Kenneth Denmark Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 HeyDo you guys use this tool..?http://hybrisimages.toolcommerce.com//prod/500X500/DWHT46031_2_500X500.jpgWhy I ask is because, I think it's smart and I want to sell the idea for the carpenters in Denmark..I need some tricks you can do with it.. Or bulletpoints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontotoolman Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 HeyDo you guys use this tool..?http://hybrisimages.toolcommerce.com//prod/500X500/DWHT46031_2_500X500.jpgWhy I ask is because, I think it's smart and I want to sell the idea for the carpenters in Denmark..I need some tricks you can do with it.. Or bulletpointsAs a framer thats a main tool i always have it on me its most deffinatly a pouch tool forsure one of the most important toolsSent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontotoolman Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I use it to draw straight lines for cutting and to do roof pitchs it has them all on it 1/12 up to 12/12 and i hip/c cuts every framer/carpenter should have itSent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontotoolman Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Also if your laying deckboards you can use it for spaceing of the boards honestly you can do so much with it i can go on and onSent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have the DeWalt 7" And the 12" ones. Rafter tails, birds mouths, ridge cuts, square cuts for framing, fencing. A mock guide for cross cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 They aren't common in Europe, but I got a few from the US and prefer them over the common used try-square anytime.Just to bad there aren't many metric versions available. I've got one, but I don't like the way the gradations are made and it's a tad too big to put in my toolbelt. So I mostly use a 7" DeWALT square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 When I went to a vocational program for construction that was my best friend. Even today as a welder I still keep a square handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Also if your laying deckboards you can use it for spaceing of the boards honestly you can do so much with it i can go on and onSent from my SGH-I337M using TapatalkAnd as you lay your deck boards in the cold months it make one hell of an ice scraper! I have always had a speed square in my pouch. It has tons of uses. Transferring lines around a square. Checking if two pieces of material are flush with one another. Squaring up the inside of a box. You can also use it as a level if you need to. Place the line from a plumb bob on the pivot point and see where the line travels through of your degree marks and adjust accordingly: here's a video to explain....http://youtu.be/tLp9gr2fuY8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Nice find. That is a cool video. Never knew you could do that and find out if it's levelSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjbutler1 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Cool to know this trick thanks for sharing!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Wow never knew you could use a speed square as a level! It's a tool that is always handy to have around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Very cool I have a new higher respect for the square now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 KWC I've got an Empire speed square and the Dewalt looks like a nice one, I'd bet you'd sell quite a few. Even is DIY guys use them ALL the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Jason, that's a heck of a post dude. I had NO idea you could do that with the square. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 That's cool, I never knew you could use it as a level.I use mine on every project and just recently bought a 12".KWC: The Empire brand squares come with a book that tells you how to do all kinds of shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 It's been thoroughly covered already but I'll pile on; speed squares are very useful, and a must-have item IMO.I'll also echo that thanks to this thread, I learned a new trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rebel Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Speed square, every carpenter should have that in their toolbelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrippedScrew Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yip I have a speed square from Johnson and its a very useful tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 A speed square is one of those tools that most people think can only do a couple things but in reality it's got a lot of tricks to it. I'm thinking of starting a series about different things you can do with a lot of layout tools. I don't fashion myself as an all knowing expert but I know quite a few tricks that I think would help a lot of the DIY/ homeowners out when it comes to laying out cuts and how to figure out shapes and patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 That would be awesome Chris! I know I would very much appreciate it as I'm still learning lots from all u guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 A speed square is one of those tools that most people think can only do a couple things but in reality it's got a lot of tricks to it. I'm thinking of starting a series about different things you can do with a lot of layout tools. I don't fashion myself as an all knowing expert but I know quite a few tricks that I think would help a lot of the DIY/ homeowners out when it comes to laying out cuts and how to figure out shapes and patterns.Looking forward to this, I always like learning something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Sounds like something I need to get on then. I have a 3 day weekend coming up, I'll see if I can get something kind of cool together for the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rebel Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 It's an essential tool. And they are inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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