Top 10 Uses of a Rafter square, aka "speed" square
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- I have been wanting to create my own top 10 uses of a rafter square video, also known as a speed square, but did you know Swanson owns the rights to calling it a speed square? You might be curious about the black tape on the Martinez... This was the first ever square by Mark, and let's just say to stay out of any hot water with another "speed" square company, I had to use some tape. Also, I didn't want to make this video about the tool specifically...more about how to use a square. Please give me feedback, especially if I left something valuable out.
I hope you enjoy my top 10 uses video and even if you already know all about speed square or rafter squares, I know for a fact, there are young people watching that don't, and if you know a young carpenter, share the video with them. The square is the most under appreciated tool in a carpenters pouch and has so many uses.
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Hey everyone, hope this helps someone in learning one of the most under appreciated tools in your carpenters pouch. Make sure you share..It helps spread the word!! Thanks. Also, the martinez titanium square was the first he ever made, and I had to cover a spot for mark...wasn't trying to avoid showing off his tool. I love it
Been wondering for months why you had that tape on the square. Mystery solved!
Great video, honestly never really understood how the hip-val/common scales worked on the square. First video I have seen that explains it in plain english so us poor HVAC techs can figure it out!
the fact that you own your own business your videos are produced at an above average level and you articulated the points well all contribute to the confidence that the information you provide is right so not matter how insignificant the subject matter might seem viewers will appreciate hearing it from a credible source ... thanks for doing what you do brother
Which one of your square do you like most or do you recommand for someone who need to get a new one?
Great video and spot on about contributing knowledge for future carpenters. This is your legacy along with your buildings. Your pride shows greatly in both.
@@TheMixmastamike1000 ^^^ THIS ^^^ Well said bud.
I am 50 years old, and just started building and woodworking this year. I grew up in a single-parent home and was never taught any of this stuff. I took Woodshop in Highschool but that was 36 years ago. SO this doesn't just help your younger viewers, this helps old men like me. Thank you so much.
props to ya. im 16 years old and ive used tools like these for most of my life, but only for basic use. ive been doing my research to fully utilize the tools i use in my life. good luck!
Beta 🥱🥱🥱
@@mountaindewisdisgusting3779 why you here then? 🍤
@@TheMr.George what you said made literally no sense, zero context to what you were saying and now you can’t say anything else to correct that cus you already fucked up
You've made one comment on this channel and it was to call a guy a beta. You didn't make anything look stupid except yourself. Why are you here just to call a guy a beta?
This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
Hey man. Im 40. Been a carpenter for 20 years. Ain’t nobody teach me nothing. Thank u. That video is saved.
69 yr old man here. Cut lotta boards. I DID learn something from you today. Thanks so much for making a video about the basics.
you still working?
@@CabezaDePistacho - No. Retired guy. Living the dream.
I like your reasoning for having the speed square face towards you when cutting a board. I will start doing that.
i have found that the square is more prone to wandering away from the wood when used that way, also you must keep a tighter grip on the square and work piece to keep it from moving.
Framing square is a different thing and not discussed in this video.
I cut this way because the saw motor catches on my empire lip so i decided to just flip it and hold tighter
@@benningtoncamper2852 nah, I clamp mine
alejandro espino same especially if you have the saw depth all the way down
Great job Kyle! I’m a 71yo former Air Force carpenter and I didn’t know some of those. I especially like the saw guide reversal from the way I’ve been doing it for 50 years!
thanks for the feedback and your service!!
Been around for 64 years, and you taught me a thing or two. You are never too old to learn. You just have to be humble and admit it. Thank you.
Amen,we'll said.
Thank you for showing the kids how to use a speed square properly , ... I'm 67 yrs old , and use mine for 90's and 45 , and to guide my saw , ... now i see I wasn't even using it properly to guide my saw , + I learned a lot of useful information . Most people . automatically assume they know how to use it , and most tutorials , do too .. thanks.
Thank you for this. Been building for a long time but never knew all these tricks. Self taught for years, but people like you on UA-cam has increased my knowledge more in the past two years than I could have ever imagined.
thanks adam that is great to hear
Thanks from this 60-year-old dyslexic landscape contractor it has been wanting to learn the full potential of this great little tool. God’s best
I’m 35 years old and I have no clue how to do any of this stuff. My dad would always try to teach me but I wasn’t interested. Please don’t stop making these videos.
The right thing to talk about at the right time.You would be amazed how interesting the fundamentals are.Good job.
I’m so thankful for you takin the time to get back to the basics - it’s not just the kids, it’s also the 45yr old single mum who flips furniture and wants to start woodworking as well - never too old to learn . 👍
I’m a DIY person and have never had that simple explanation of a speedi square like that before. I watched it twice now and appreciate that knowledge Kyle. Thank you.
that's awesome to hear Steve thanks
I'm with Jon Wright, I never thought to turn the square so that there is more surface material to line up the circular saw with the square. What a great idea! Thanks. Great video. You are right, I am glad these videos will be around for those that are interested in using tools and using them correctly. I wish something like UA-cam was around when I was a kid.
There is always someone who doesn't know or can learn something new. Thanks for the video.
Always share what you know. You might even teach a 53 year old like myself some new tricks. Good on you for making this video for the little guy.
Thanks glad it helped
Keep teaching, your never to old to learn and anybody who thinks they know it all already are the very ones who need to be taught. I've been working construction 42 years and I'm still learning every day, especially with the new products and tools available. Enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
If i claim to be a wise man , it surely means that i dont know. -Kansas
@ Sawdust in the Wind!
Yes sir! The man knows his tunes
26,000 people so far are happy you made this video, no need to justify it to us. we're here for a reason. thanks for making the video.
Well done young man. 72 years of age, have never played with tools at any time of my life. I'm just about to make up for a small amount of that lost time.
I'm inspired. Tomorrow, I'm off to the tool shop to purchase a speed square and a carpenters' pencil. There's a very good chance I'll purchase a circular saw too . . .😃
Thanks Kyle, I appreciate your time and effort to helping us learn how to make more use out of a basic tool. I'm 64 and a new DIYer woodworker. You showed me a few that I didn't know about. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
You also helped this 37 year old mother of three who recently fell in love with woodwork and knows absolutely NOTHING about it. I appreciate this video, learned a whole lot and I am excited to start my first project!
Awesome good luck!!
Vanessa Benitez Do it! Get it Done. I built my own garage work bench (8x4) from simple internet plan under $60 using 3/4” plywood, 2 x 8’s, circular saw, tape measure, nails, pegboard, and plenty of elbow grease. 👊🏻 Bit of sanding and 2 coats of poly varnish. 5 years later it still looks good and most importantly, USED! 👍😁 Still get complimentary remarks on it, with the occasional “...YOU built that?!...” I hit Medicare age end of this year. Proud am I?! You betcha!!! 😌😀
As a novice ...... I always appreciate the review of the basics of any tool, especially something as important as a square ....
Only in few minutes I realized the necessity of this tool. Bravo❤❤🇬🇷
I'm 21 and know nothing when it comes to woodworking so this was pretty informative thanks
Everything is informative when you know nothing
Keep up the awesome work. You are right about young people needing to learn how to do things the right .I'm 60 years old and been pounding nails for 40 .we need good carpenters to take over.keed up the learning videos and thank you for that.
54 yo woman and I’ve just gained a whole lot of handy tips - thank you
I’m a carpenter for 19 years , no judgement here , I’m always interested in learning new things, I mean I know pretty much what you done here but I also know what you’re doing , inspiring the new generation , great videos these tools day no matter what it is you’re doing 🤙🤙
Thanks buddy appreciate the continued support
RR Buildings also these toolsday episodes, the start of it reminds me of like a tv show haha , I reckon that’s where you’ll end up, hosting a tv show
@@wilkinsoncarpentry6278 UA-cam pays better bro it's a new age haha
I don't care how old you are you can still learn little tricks about every tool I learn more from what you said than I have on some other people talking about it just brings more information to me I'm 54 and I can use all the help I can get so keep up the great work you made me think it's nothing but at some of us think it's a lot you take care if everybody cheers with a beer
Can you please give me the make of the speed square with the level
Thank you
You are also helping ladies who want to learn! I didn't know what scribing was or how to use a square until you just showed me! Thank you so much! I'm 52 and my dream She Shed (WORKSHOP) is being built. I want to learn how to use power tools and the like :-) I have always been envious of those who could build, so darn it, I'm going to learn!!!! :-D
Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of how to use a rafter square i am 67 years old and going to work on a garden project involving wood, saws etc and needed to know the useages of this kit..thank you from Ashby de la zouch England
I'm too hip to be square. Obligatory Huey Lewis and the News reference over, this was incredibly useful. I'm new to these types of tools and appreciate it. Thanks. 🙏🏻
60 yrs old, just started using one of these a few years ago and knew none of this! always learning, thank you so much!
You tube and guys like him Rock!!
At 36 this video taught me a lot! I just started trying my hand at woodworking and sign making and this was a huge help….definitely appreciated it!🤘🏼
This video was . I am was very helpful! I am a woman in my late 50's who has no woodworking skills and did not need those skills until now, bought a 26' foot trailer, gutted it completely, replaced one side of the trailers sub floor, put in new kitchen cabinets and now working on trim work. Thank you for your video couldn't do all this without help from people like you posting these amazing videos.
Great video Kyle! Your tips are incredibly interesting even when keeping it simple
Great Vid & thanks. Been using a square for decades....but, if you search for a UA-cam vid for how to use a square. Not that many new vids, that are fun, knowledgeable, & make it easy to understand for some ppl.....trust me, I’ve suggested some vids to ppl. Always love going back to basics! Will always have new generations; & some ppl enjoy learning from certain types of ppl....& you my friend, I can listen to you all day👍🏻 You make learning fun😁(think would make an awesome teacher, especially at University Level).
Can always learn something new everyday....just gotta be open to it😉
Cheers✌🏼
Thanks brother appreciate that
New wood worker here. I bought one on sale, and now I know how to use it. Thanks.
I'm an 81-year-old, super-independent woman who has been taking are of her house for some 30 years now, and you've just saved me umpteen hours of frustration. Thank you so, so much!
Shame on you Kyle for not taking the battery out of the saw before messing with the blade. Just kidding. Safety third! You rock brother. Thanks for taking us through the fundamentals.
I appreciate the video. I just got my general and there were 2 tricks I've never used! Using as a cutting guide, ive worked on 2 framing crews, 1 in Alaska and 1 in Oregon and neither knew about that trick. Also sent this to my old boss who's been a general for 30 years and never knew how to use one. It blew his mind. Keep up the awesome videos! 😎
People of all ages take up new hobbies and trades. I’m 55 yrs old, that video on squares was exactly what I needed.
I'll give this video two thumbs up!! People are so eager to learn the tricks to the trade that they actually forget to learn the trade. Great video for basic carpentry skills with a square that everybody should know.
It was a great time watching this sessions, thank you.
After years in many different trades, I knew these. But I just wanted to say, I thought #2 was just common sense. Now that I think of it, I have seen a lot of UA-camrs bottom plant a speed square for a saw guide. Thanks for sharing the pull-don't-push in your list. Hopefully more people will learn this much easier method for a short saw guide.
I've had my square for 5 plus years. Boy did I need this video.
I'm here getting that knowledge over 3 years after you posted this video. Thanks for sharing.
Man! this is amazing!
I've always wanted to know the details about "speed-squares".
I'm glad I found your video.
Cheers!
Great video Kyle... You can also, scrape frost off vehicle windows, use as a spacer for decking, and open beer bottles..
decking spacer is good
definetely the most versatile tool i always bring with me. Carpenter square is my favorite tool
I just recently started woodworking and my sweet brother in law bought this speed square for me. He gave me a run down on what it can do but said to watch videos. Your video was the best! Thank You
YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. THANK YOU
Love your videos. I have one safety tip take your battery out or unplug saw whenever do anything with the blade. I try really hard to improve the safety or apprentices by changing my ways and that one was pointed out to me by one of them.
I cannot figure out which is more fascinating...the invention or you, sir.
Thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge!
You are right: There are LOTS of videos on speed squares out there.... BUT, they usually fall short, either on content, explanations, the video side of things or a ton of other stuff. You, good sir, managed to rectify all of that. The worst one I've seen yet is actually misinformation, where the guy thought he was to set the line on the face of the square where the degree scale was... That'll get people into all sorts of trouble.
Thanks Martin
I didn't know half of that, thank you for teaching us!
Brilliant tips. Loved number 9 and 10.
Super simple. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this. 30 years old and just starting with woodworking and this is very helpful.
Who knew a simple speed square could be so versatile? I've had one since 1978 and never knew it could do so much. Great video!
Glad it helped Howard
I’m always amazed how well you output info verbally without unnecessary Chat in your videos. 👑 of instagram videos. Str8 to the point and serious about success. Glad I finally subscribed to your UA-cam page. Keep up the good work. ICU
Regarding your comments about who watches your channel; I am only a hobbyist and DIY doesn't extend much above simple home renovation, but religiously watch your channel. I like the way you produce content and have picked up a few tips that I can apply to much smaller projects. A post frame, hmmm, not something that I'd ever be in a position to build. Keep the good stuff coming 👍
As a Tenure Welder Fabricator perspective... now I know the optimal uses of Rafter -aka- speed square! Thanks so much.
I'd like to thank you for making this video. I'm 41 and it has been a few years since I last worked construction and this helped me remember a few of the things that I had forgotten since HS. Again THANKS!!!!
My friend this is very important to know when in construction great job thumbs up my friend
I actually got my start in woodworking through cabinet and furniture making. I went 12 years in the craft not knowing how certain features of the speed square could improve some of my tasks just because no one ever showed me. Finally I employed a rough carpenter and taught him fine finish work and then I got to learn from my employee how it could benefit me.
There's a lot of basic Carpenters tools that hobbyists and even pros in other sub categories of carpentry don't understand. I think it's cause people rush to use the big table saw and chop saw and don't slow down to learn the small stuff. Even like what a Carpenters pencil is good for. Again, I didn't learn this till like 12 years into the trade.
You covered many excellent points.
UA-cam is the most useful tool ever. Thanks for the great video, Kyle!
Your video's definitely don't just hit people in your trade but also those outside of it. I'm an accountant, I'll probably never do the things you do, but i can't stop watching your videos. After a long day with my head buried in spreadsheets, I find it relaxing to watch you do what you do, and do it accurately. This video was a good one, and may actually help me somewhere down the line.
Thanks man.
Your instruction videos are excellent. I loved the one about your bathroom remodel.
A VERY good video for a rookie like me. I had only used the 90 or 45 degree function (your tip #1). You clearly taught me how to get MUCH more use out of my rafter square. Thanks!
Awesome glad to hear that
Love that you’re helping out the people like me trying to learn about tools and their uses. Thanks
I’m 37 years old and just started working with wood, making simple stuff like shelves and tables. This was tremendously helpful to me and I greatly appreciate the tips you provided in this video. This’ll help me out a ton as I work to improve my woodworking skills.
I don’t ever comment on videos but this one is brilliant and very informative
Hi Kyle, I am 69 years old and have started doing my own maintenance work and the tips I get from watching your presentations is priceless . What a great help. Thank you so much.
I needed this! Thank you for thinking it's not too trivial to make a video about. We all have to start out at the bottom at one time or another. Thanks again!
Been doing this for almost 12 years, i love your #2 idea. Awesome how you can always learn something no matter what
Hell man, I learned a few things. And I’m an old fart! Never too old school to learn!!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱 Thanks
Rico bueno... quietae viejo
thank u learned som thing today (DAVID)
Every time I think I know it all I find out I don't.
Every time I think I seen it all I find out I haven't
Thank you for tip number 2. Never thought of using the square backwards when cutting. You just made me More effective. You are awesome Kyle. /Björn ,sweden
Perhaps you were using the square backwards, he showed you forward way.
Thanks for making this video, I’m a beginner and I learn a lot
Man, Great Video! I'm NOT a builder, but a jack of all. I use the Square all the time, and nobody explained in detail how to really use it...UNTIL NOW!!!! Awesome, Thanks Bro!
Having the speed square facing you while make a cut makes so much sense. And my mind is blown why I never thought about using it to cut circles. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks a bunch bud! This was cool to see, I'm in my 30s, recently bought a house and can use this info. Awesome! Thank you. Definitely gained a subscriber. Keep up the quality of the videos, Great!
I wish I could take a basic carpentry class, such a beautiful skill to have.
#2 already something I didn't think of and could have saved me a trip and money to the hardware store to lumber cut straight!! So we learn more every day! Thanks
Young man, thank you!! I piddle around my garage and I built my own work bench from a plan I designed in my head. I've built benches and storage chests, but I'm still a beginner. I learned a lot from your video. Tips 2 and 3 are my favorite and I'll be using my squares to measure angle cuts. Thanks.
Thank you for the great video.
Thank you for using different squares. Nice to see different choices and features.
that was my point...I will use the martinez everyday, but at $250 most won;t
I've been a Auto Body guy for years so working with wood is all new to me. In my quest to build my own work bench out of wood I bought my first rafter square last night & I had no idea what all them notches were for. This is a great video I learned a lot thanks for sharing this with the world 🤙
I'm 21, already been a carpenter for 7 years but I learned a lot from this video!! Wow
I took carpentry at a local college and then framed houses for two years and I can say, I learned something from your video. Great job.
Your top 10 uses were great, very glad you decided to share. I have watched other content on using squares and yours was different. First you demonstrate what we need to know quickly and to the point. No excess dialog, unlike my comment:)! And even better the information provided on how to use a tool is qualified further by your on the job experience. I never thought of flipping the square base to the far side of the board when making a cut with the saw, but your insight on why you do it that way just makes so much sense. That's one tip, that this old brain won't forget!
Regarding video material that may seem mundane to some, I would love to see practical measuring and marking tricks. For example, and I may be reading too much into what I saw, when you demonstrated how to make a 90 degree/perpendicular cut, you put a straight mark on the board as the desired measurement, but then added a check mark. The speed at which you did it told me this is just part of how you do things and I wondered why you added the second, clarifying mark. And how did that change where you placed the square if at all. I am not in the trades, just a DIY, but always looking to improve my measuring, marking and accurately cutting material, as I have yet to master. I measure, I mark, I confirm measure, but then find I have to sneak up once or twice on the cut because some how I am off. I have also heard in videos leave the line, take the line, split the line, but why did that person make that call after making the mark? I don't know if it is because I am a lefty, or just my aging eyes, but I find marking to be my biggest challenge on any project.
Interesting... things I take for granted at this point but maybe I Great video to help someone
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Awesome video Kyle! I just learned A LOT!
As a newbie 8 year old Ian from Wisconsin probably knows more than I do at 71. :) Very useful information thank you for doing this. Going to buy a rafter square today. :)
Hey man I’m 48 and just learning how to work with wood, I just learned a ton from this video! Thank you!
Great tips. Any measurement under 7 I'm using my square... A lot faster than tape. One thing this young veteran carpenter will add is how to quickly mark the pitch of a layon or porch roof. Example, 6/12 laying on a 10/12. Pivot square to 6, hold there and mark 10, then scribe from pivot point through mark. Saves lots of headache!
Interesting I like
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i always do that, i am a framer by the way 🤙
Good stuff I'm a framer 2 for 6 years one thing I like my speed square is sit cuts. You use it when one roof sits on another roof
63 YO in the UK and I had never even seen one of these until recently, I find myself building a large dog kennel and was looking at this "new fangled" square and thought this might be too clever for me.
However; I watched this, went away and made a perfect 15 degree pitched roof, so thank you for going back to basics and making it so easy to follow.
as a person, who saw many videos like this, I learn something!
TIL that I only use my speed square for marking 90s. Thanks for the additional tips!
Even if it is basic that thousands of viewers already know the tips, it is still worth the video even if it helps 1 person to learn.
Now if I can just package up the RR crew and bring you guys to NW Ohio to put up my building 😂
Haha
I learn something new from most of you videos. Now if I can remember it when the time comes that is something else.
Thank you for this, just getting into woodworking and spent way too long today trying to mark out angles and now realise why it was taking so long!