Most people don't know this, how to use a speed square, the ultimate guide.

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
  • 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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  • @bellab2125
    @bellab2125 11 днів тому +53

    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 7 днів тому

      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 2 дні тому +1

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

  • @oo0Spyder0oo
    @oo0Spyder0oo 27 днів тому +168

    Good stuff and no annoying music, well done.

  • @0.o793
    @0.o793 24 дні тому +237

    This is the real use of UA-cam!

    • @hashimhalstead
      @hashimhalstead 21 день тому +2

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

    • @mdhaynie
      @mdhaynie 21 день тому +5

      @@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 21 день тому +2

      @@mdhaynie this is painfully accurate… 😢

    • @sebastianklug2696
      @sebastianklug2696 18 днів тому

      L1​@@mdhaynie

  • @Devil-Made
    @Devil-Made 5 днів тому +6

    Thank you! Finally someone who knows the advantages of UA-cam 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!

  • @altercaze
    @altercaze 22 дні тому +83

    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  22 дні тому +20

      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 12 днів тому +1

      I'm with you on this

    • @MrHandsomeferny
      @MrHandsomeferny День тому

      Same here brother

  • @Shackman66
    @Shackman66 24 дні тому +42

    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.

  • @Thesaurcery4U2C
    @Thesaurcery4U2C 21 день тому +14

    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
    @markdavich5829 20 днів тому +17

    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
    @cafecybernz 12 днів тому +8

    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-kz6tv 9 днів тому +5

    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

  • @peterthill
    @peterthill 26 днів тому +10

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

  • @jenniepost7837
    @jenniepost7837 16 днів тому

    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!

  • @tieguy
    @tieguy 16 днів тому +5

    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.

  • @user-kd1dz2hz5v
    @user-kd1dz2hz5v 14 днів тому +1

    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!

  • @busterwest1644
    @busterwest1644 21 день тому +2

    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.

  • @sharonheald7864
    @sharonheald7864 21 день тому +2

    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
    @swcheshier61 3 дні тому +1

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

  • @ErossaanBooming
    @ErossaanBooming 18 днів тому

    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
    @grimxgrimm 18 днів тому +7

    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!

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 6 днів тому

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

  • @The_Pariah
    @The_Pariah 6 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @callummalseed7908
    @callummalseed7908 22 дні тому +2

    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

  • @nelsonstepple7283
    @nelsonstepple7283 19 днів тому

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

  • @J.Abdul8
    @J.Abdul8 23 дні тому +2

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

  • @jcenergy2493
    @jcenergy2493 23 дні тому +11

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

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman6583 15 днів тому

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

  • @MAKAWELI187
    @MAKAWELI187 16 днів тому +1

    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. 😊

  • @jeffreydustin5303
    @jeffreydustin5303 День тому

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

  • @markpukey8
    @markpukey8 День тому

    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.

  • @psidvicious
    @psidvicious 21 день тому +9

    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 20 днів тому +1

      Hey, good info! Thank you!

    • @Sjwolosz321
      @Sjwolosz321 16 днів тому

      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

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 11 днів тому +1

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

  • @gregorycatullo3511
    @gregorycatullo3511 17 днів тому

    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!

  • @dis52
    @dis52 22 дні тому +5

    Very detailed, but not complicated. Great vid.

  • @thegeneral5716
    @thegeneral5716 17 днів тому

    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.

  • @Robert_Byland
    @Robert_Byland 23 дні тому +1

    Speed square demystified. Thank you!!!

  • @stuffsethmakes
    @stuffsethmakes 4 дні тому

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

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 21 день тому +1

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

  • @mrjoehimself
    @mrjoehimself 6 днів тому

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

  • @Baneslayer
    @Baneslayer 2 дні тому

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

  • @ricko2766
    @ricko2766 19 днів тому

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

  • @Jeff-rk8hq
    @Jeff-rk8hq 19 днів тому

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

  • @carlyellison8498
    @carlyellison8498 16 днів тому

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

  • @Ferndalien
    @Ferndalien 22 дні тому +2

    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.

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul2494 22 дні тому

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

  • @bloodoatmeal
    @bloodoatmeal 21 день тому +1

    Great video! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

  • @emmeayoub
    @emmeayoub 14 днів тому

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

  • @robira1313
    @robira1313 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you for showing what I never knew!

  • @ketocajun7451
    @ketocajun7451 19 днів тому

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

  • @MrVuvuzaala
    @MrVuvuzaala 21 день тому +1

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

  • @AGEngineering
    @AGEngineering 12 днів тому

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

  • @hadawaco
    @hadawaco 17 днів тому

    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 👏

  • @DavesRabbitHole
    @DavesRabbitHole 19 днів тому

    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.

  • @xarezapalevipalevi2848
    @xarezapalevipalevi2848 5 днів тому

    Perfect work.

  • @chippi09
    @chippi09 11 днів тому +1

    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 !

  • @natoflores8723
    @natoflores8723 2 дні тому

    I'm an engineer who likes to work with his hands and it's great to understand the capabilities of such tools as the speed square

  • @BullEspresso
    @BullEspresso 21 день тому +1

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

  • @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265
    @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265 20 днів тому

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

  • @T-Wise888
    @T-Wise888 12 днів тому

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

  • @capitalfont5433
    @capitalfont5433 7 днів тому

    Nicely done!

  • @ab_crypto
    @ab_crypto 19 днів тому

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

  • @PerplexedPhoton
    @PerplexedPhoton 20 днів тому

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

  • @danielworlld5753
    @danielworlld5753 12 днів тому

    please never stop creating this is lit

  • @Jock-mj4zd
    @Jock-mj4zd 24 дні тому +2

    Thanks for this.

  • @aaronmutch1883
    @aaronmutch1883 22 дні тому +1

    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

  • @RLTango
    @RLTango 23 дні тому +1

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

  • @vwpac
    @vwpac 22 дні тому +1

    Been lookin for info this concise since I got mine

  • @jonathanschmidt4985
    @jonathanschmidt4985 17 днів тому

    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.

  • @aracelischnaufer5969
    @aracelischnaufer5969 11 днів тому

    Great information, thank you!

  • @jackmorrison8030
    @jackmorrison8030 22 дні тому +1

    Great video. Keep up the hard work

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 24 дні тому +2

    This explains a lot! Thanks!

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach1601 12 днів тому

    Very good video, well done and thank you.

  • @MrG46236
    @MrG46236 14 днів тому

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

  • @senvizyon
    @senvizyon 21 день тому

    Great content , thank you for sharing.

  • @kccoon6985
    @kccoon6985 16 днів тому

    Thanks for the information very helpful

  • @user-wl4cl1ph3b
    @user-wl4cl1ph3b 23 дні тому +2

    Best yet !

  • @eveningstar1
    @eveningstar1 3 дні тому

    Thank you!

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent7520 20 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @hrobesak
    @hrobesak 22 дні тому

    Awesome video. Thank you for that 🙏

  • @williamfotiou7577
    @williamfotiou7577 7 днів тому

    Nice video. Im not a professional, but the refresher was good.

  • @ianlyons6563
    @ianlyons6563 20 днів тому

    Great video, v informative and well thought out. Thanks

  • @josefkozenk7971
    @josefkozenk7971 22 дні тому

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

  • @roboliver9980
    @roboliver9980 3 дні тому

    Excellent and useful

  • @kevinscully6647
    @kevinscully6647 10 днів тому

    Great instructional video, thanks.
    How do you determine the height of the cut-line pivot-point in the birds-mouth notch?

  • @alaniemieckota
    @alaniemieckota 5 днів тому

    Amazing video.

  • @BOKEHMASTER
    @BOKEHMASTER День тому

    Excellent!!!

  • @JohnHenrySheridan
    @JohnHenrySheridan 21 день тому +1

    Great lesson thank you !

  • @free2trudge
    @free2trudge 13 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @StarCitizenJorunn
    @StarCitizenJorunn 8 днів тому

    Super helpful video!

  • @MrDazthaman
    @MrDazthaman 24 дні тому

    Solid content pal,
    New sub earned.

  • @edgararcega3046
    @edgararcega3046 17 днів тому

    Nice. Ive only been using it to mark 90° lines on 2x4. For years i always wondered what all that other stuff was lol

  • @Davespow
    @Davespow 20 днів тому

    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  20 днів тому

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

    • @Davespow
      @Davespow 19 днів тому +1

      @@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  19 днів тому

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

  • @shaunnicholls5387
    @shaunnicholls5387 23 дні тому +1

    thanks guys great video

  • @user-ym3yp7ny6m
    @user-ym3yp7ny6m 20 днів тому +1

    Great! Thank You!

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 21 день тому

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

  • @dustinkrebs8229
    @dustinkrebs8229 26 днів тому +4

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

  • @jessehaag6448
    @jessehaag6448 8 днів тому

    If you ever need to do a quick level cut for lay-on rafters. Set the square against the board, make a small mark at the pitch and pivot to that mark. Do it again using the line as the new reference for the ever helpful double level cut.

  • @macjusss
    @macjusss 16 днів тому

    Great vid!

  • @taco8996
    @taco8996 20 днів тому

    This guy is going places.

  • @robgreene8129
    @robgreene8129 18 днів тому

    Nice video very helpful

  • @franklinkelly9722
    @franklinkelly9722 8 днів тому

    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. 👍